favorite things about baltimore?

Submitted by throaway728 t3_11c3t34 in baltimore

i might be attending UMB this upcoming fall and am not too familiar with the area. any recommendations for things to do/see/eat etc?

edit: so sorry i meant umb, the campus by inner harbor

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benignlystained t1_ja1gnlt wrote

Have a nice dinner at Topside in Mt. Vernon! The view of the neighborhood is amazing.

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Maleficent_Thanks_51 t1_ja1o9fv wrote

And the food is great and the servers are friendly! I love catching the sunset up here, it's a beautiful place to see the city transition from day to night.

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neutronicus t1_ja1hgti wrote

If you're a runner or cyclist, head north from campus on Maryland Ave, hang a left down the hill on the other side of the bridge, and pick up the Jones Falls Trail. Lots to explore in Druid Hill Park (which it runs through) and the trail is a nice ride north of there too

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Maleficent_Thanks_51 t1_ja1o68q wrote

Get coffee and a steak, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich at Doobys. Sit in the park for people watching and breakfast. The best spot is by the fountain on the West side of the park. Wonderful spot to read a book or listen to a podcast.

Later get the jerk chicken wrap and sweet potato fries at Cafe 1908. Pick up vegan ice cream at Cajou Creamery on Howard St.

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Yankiwi17273 t1_ja1xri5 wrote

I find taking the light rail to Lake Roland Park (Falls Creek Station) is a very nice and cheap trip. The Inner Harbor is nice to walk around too when its warm enough.

I say this as a new Towson student originally from out of state (PA)

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groovevault22 t1_ja3nmnz wrote

I love going around to the different neighborhoods and checking out the amazing architecture. Big fan of the art/music scene around here as well

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MZ-E620Throwaway t1_ja4byss wrote

Baltimore's a pretty sizeable city with a whole lot of unique vibes. Starting from UMB you can go in almost any direction and find something interesting, especially with some street smarts in hand.

For two things that are a reasonable walk/bike/bus ride south from UMB, I might recommend the American Visionary Art Museum and Baltimore Museum of Industry, both are great and have plenty of other cool stuff nearby

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maxinefierce t1_ja5ahd9 wrote

I’ve worked at UMB for 12 years and am also a PhD student there and LOVE it. Happy to answer any specific questions you might have!

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GoPikachuGo1 t1_ja5jy2u wrote

Seafood club from mamas on the half shell.

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edpowers t1_ja432il wrote

Where are you coming from?

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Missesmonet t1_ja4rk58 wrote

Go to cafe 1908 on Preston; they have the best wraps and garlic herb fries, there’s also a small grocery store in walking distance on Edgar st called Eddie’s.

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cam_m151 t1_jac22x5 wrote

The people. The great neighborhoods to explore. The festivals. Once you’re here, you’ll fall in love with the city and be here for life.

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clebo99 t1_jad5tr8 wrote

Great neighborhood. I live about 7-8 blocks from UMB. You will enjoy the city. So much to do. Music, exercise, sports, close to DC/Philly. Great food and people. Come on down!!!!

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MeanMrBiter t1_ja3s7jo wrote

DC and Philly are just 45 minutes away so I can visit better cities

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