BALTIMORE
AttractionsGetting to Baltimore a little early and looking for things to do? Look no further!
Please note, these are not all in the Inner Harbor area and may require transportation to get to.
Thank you to Klara and Kaitlyn for helping contribute to this list and the one below!
The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM)
Yes, this is where we are getting married, and it is an awesome art museum! Because we are getting married there, our guests receive free admission during our wedding weekend. Feel free to check it out on Friday when you get in, on Saturday before the ceremony, or on Sunday before you leave. | avam.org
Other Museums (Art and Non-Art)
In addition to AVAM, there are A LOT of cool museums and similar educational attractions in Baltimore!
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Go see some art where Steffanie works! Closer to our wedding date, check out mica.edu to see what shows and exhibitions are on display!
The National Aquarium
The National Aquarium is in Baltimore! Yes, it costs money, but it is very cool if you’ve never been. You can pet a sting ray or a horseshoe crab, and see LOTS of sharks!
Other Things To Do
Walk around Patterson Park
Visit the Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park
Walk the Avenue in Hampden (36th Street)
Visit Edgar Allen Poe’s house
BALTIMORE
FoodThere are a lot of delicious food options in Baltimore! If you are looking for something to snack on before or after the wedding, check out these options.
Some of these are around the Inner Harbor and some are not. We encourage you to get out and explore!
Coffee, Cafes, and Bakeries
On the Hill: Good place to go if you’re planning to visit MICA!
Red Emma’s: Worker cooperative cafe and bookstore.
Golden West Cafe: Cute cafe in Hampden. They have a walk up window or you can sit and eat/drink there!
Common Ground: Great vibe, great mission. They have frozen chai and mocha lattes.
Catalog Coffee: Another cute coffee shop in Hampden! Steffanie recommends their iced honey bunches latte.
Doppio: Sicilian bakery
Maillard Patisserie: Small batch American bakery that specializes in Vienoisserie as well as classic American baked goods.
Restaurants and Eateries
R House: Food hall with lots of yummy options.
Clavel: Really good Mexican food!
La Cuchara: Upscale Basque food. It definitely looks sketchy when you are driving there, but don’t worry! You’re in the right place.
Ekiben: LOVE the Tofu Brah in bowl or bun form.
Mera Kitchen Collective: Community-driven worker cooperative with super delicious food.
Bars and Breweries
Nepenthe Brewing Co.: Good beer and good food in Hampden.
Ministry of Brewing: It’s in an old church!
…and of course, Ice Cream
Pitango’s: Gelato!
B’More Licks: A bajillion flavors of soft serve and lots of awesome hard scoop flavors too.
The Charmery: A Baltimore classic with lots of fun flavors.
We made a Google Map!
It has everything listed above and more (plus the accommodation options) to make it easier to see where things are in relation to one another.
