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Gullil t1_j53tuf2 wrote

Whatever you do. Do NOT go to ekiben.

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Time-Entertainment18 t1_j54e50e wrote

Man, I've been waiting for someone to ask what to do as an out-of-towner visiting Baltimore.

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good4me5256 OP t1_j54g3z8 wrote

Replying to Time-Entertainment18 (#1,414,720)

I get it - probably a really common question (and after my deep dive I did see people asking about what to do). Figured my questions were just a little bit more specific than what people usually ask. Was hoping someone would also maybe have info about things happening specifically in May and for my age group. Thanks for taking the time to comment and help though!

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Time-Entertainment18 t1_j54jqm5 wrote

Replying to good4me5256 (#1,414,792)

Your post offers almost no specifics actually. If I had a week in Baltimore in May 2023, I'd go see the Orioles play at Camden Yards (assuming they're in town and assuming you like baseball), I'd go to AVAM, the BMA and the Walters (assuming you're at all interested in art), I'd walk around the zoo, aquarium and/or Ft. McHenry (assuming you're ambulatory* and interested in animals or history), I'd go bet on some horse racing at Pimlico (assuming you're in any way interested in a sport that rightly turns huge numbers of people off and watching it at a track that's needed a renvo. since the '80s [btw, if it's Preakness weekend, go to the Black Eyed Susan on Friday, not the actual Preakness]), I'd go see an indie flick at the Charles or the Parkway or the Senator or one of the other theaters around town (assuming you like movies), I'd go see a band at the Ottobar or the Metro Gallery or somewhere like that (assuming you like music [see: https://baltshowplace.tumblr.com/]) and then, I don't know, shopping and food in Fells Point, Fed Hill, Canton, Hampden, Mt. Vernon, I don't go out enough to care anymore and there's a post every other day about not-to-miss restaurants, etc. For me, not to miss would be La Cuchara, the Charleston and the Helmand.**

*No, you don't have to actually be ambulatory to go to these places.

**Cue someone telling me why one of these three places fucking suck now.

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TheMattHurleyShow t1_j54urvo wrote

The Port Comedy Club- Fells Point has free shows Monday & Tuesdays

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avoca_ho t1_j54wg8y wrote

I’d highly recommend searching the Baltimore subreddit for “things to do in Baltimore”. There’s about a hundred posts and it saves us time from restating things we’ve already said.

Same with safe neighborhoods, places to eat, best dive bars, etc. there have been some really great discussions even in the last couple days I think would really benefit you!

I’d figure out what part of the city you’ll be in, too, because your close options will differ between Locust Point, Fells Point, Mt Washington, etc. Baltimore isn’t a very connected city - our public transit system leaves a lot to be desired and we’ve got pockets of fantastic neighborhoods that are unfortunately surrounded by blocks I would not walk alone at any hour of the day. That doesn’t mean the whole place in unsafe, just that you should look into the safe neighborhoods. I’d hate to hear someone tried to walk to the Edgar Allen Poe house after sunset 🙃

We’ll be happy to have you! Hopefully you find some good spots

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No-Lunch4249 t1_j557d82 wrote

Do you guys like baseball? Os will be at home for long stretches of May, and Camden Yards is considered to be the most beautiful modern park in the MLB.

You mentioned cheap being a plus, Os have one of the lowest game-day costs in the league, thanks to low ticket prices and a very friendly outside food and drink policy

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unearth1y t1_j55n2o0 wrote

A week is a long time to visit Baltimore... U just staying in Baltimore that whole time ?

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glsever t1_j56bqun wrote

Replying to good4me5256 (#1,414,778)

It’s a very popular shop in Baltimore where they make chicken sandwiches with bao buns. It’s good, but it’s been so hyped that by the time I tried it, my expectations were definitely higher than what I got. It’s like that movie that you would have thought was “decent”, but because everyone said it was “amazing”, you leave the theater disappointed.

So I don’t agree with the commenter who says it’s “not good”, but I also wouldn’t plan my trip to Bmore around it…

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WillieKeeler96 t1_j56fzww wrote

The BP at North and Gay is a perfect place for a romantic date night!

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tastywiings t1_j56ssm4 wrote

Here's a list of things i recently made for my mom who is visiting town with her friends–

Restaurants
Clavel
Food Market
Thames Street Oyster House
La Cuchara
Paulie Gee's
Gertrudes
Gunther & Co
Gertrudes
Petit Louis Bistro
Dukem
Blue Pitt BBQ
Kumari
Pho Bac
Ekiben

To Visit
Cylburn Arboretum
36th avenue in Hampden
Peabody Library
Fells Point
BMA
Belvedere Square

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Common-Conclusion-64 t1_j58cshx wrote

Go grab a drink at Faddensonen, Dutch Courage or the bar at Cookhouse. If you guys like beer there are tons of breweries in town with great craft beer. My favorites are Diamondback, Nepenthe, Union Craft but all of them are good IMO. Enjoy your visit!

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ilikeramen654__ t1_j59ghke wrote

Replying to edcod1 (#1,423,488)

I'd say it's pretty diverse. Good food and nice drinks. I cannot say I've ever had a bad meal! My girlfriend gets their wings which are delicious and I get burgers, meatballs, steamed skrimpsss. 10/10 would recommend. Bartenders are nice too!

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2000ravens2012 t1_j5a1xwb wrote

Wiley Gunters has some of the best pub food in Baltimore and is very affordable. Great food and beer and friendly bartenders. Right on Fort Ave

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