Retreat 2024: To Do & To See & To Eat...In Baltimore

There is so much fun to be had (and even more to eat) in Baltimore. Whether you are a history, science, or literature buff, Baltimore has something for you. 

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To Do

Playground - Adventure & Nature Play Playground. Just 8 minutes South of the hotel, this playground boasts some cool equipment, shapes, and more. Don't forget your snacks and sunscreen.

There are plenty of things to do in this wonderful city. Nearby I spy a children's museum, science museum, and aquarium all in walking distance. I personally am very excited about Camden Yards and the Edgar Alan Poe House and Museum. The museum dedicated to the author of the Raven and Annabel Lee, is a bit off the beaten path. In addition in Richmond, VA, there is the Poe Museum if you want to go a bit further to get your macabre fix. 

For history buffs, there is the Star-Spangled Banner Flag house. Fort McHenry looks like a great place to explore if you like the outdoors, too. 

If you are more of an artsy person, there are two art museums that offer free admission in Baltimore, Walters Art Museum and Baltimore Museum of Art. While you are in the area, check out the first monument built to honor our first President, George Washington. 

Finally, just because this looks really cool, too, Baltimore is home to the B & O Railroad Museum. 

This is not an exhaustive list by any means. There is so much to see and do in Baltimore and I look forward to explore it with you all. 

To Eat

This list was verified and amplified by our local cuisine expert, Erin Richmond. Do mind her asterisks flagging family favorites, and notes highlighted in italics. This list focuses on the local delicacy, crab cakes, though we are sure other items on the menus at these establishments are just as delectable. 

Peter's Poor House - 111 Mercer Street

• 3 minute drive

• 6 minute walk

Phillips Seafood - 601 E Pratt Street (*do not recommend/crabcakes not traditional - small/lots of filler) 

• 2 minute drive

• 10 minute walk 

*Rusty Scupper - 402 Key Highway 

• 3 minute drive 

• 13 minute walk

Watershed - 1065 S Charles Street

• 4 minute drive

• 13 minute walk

Nick's Fish House - 2600 Insulator Drive

• 6 minute drive

• 43 minute walk

Captain James Seafood - 2127 Boston Street

• 8 minute drive

• 39 minute walk

*G&M Restaurant - 804 N Hammonds Ferry Road

• 11 minute drive

*Jimmy's Famous Seafood 

• 12 minute drive 

• Local favorite, great atmosphere, big supporter of Orioles/Ravens

*Kocos’s Pub - 4301 Harford Road

• 16 minute drive 

• Local favorite, great atmosphere, Doesn't take reservations/large parties difficult to seat at dinner time  

*Costas Inn - 4100 North Point Blvd

• 16 minute drive 

*By the Docks - 3321 Eastern Blvd

• 22 minute drive 

*Pappas Restaurant - 6814 Ritchie Highway (other locations in Cockeysville and Parkville that are about 20-25 minute drive)

• 16 minute drive

*personal/family favorites