Baltimore

I've been to Baltimore many times now. Let's just say it's not my favorite city.

Public Transportation

The light rail is connected directly to BWI, and it goes downtown. It takes about 40 minutes; it's pretty slow, and broke down when I was on it on November 8, 2006.

Hotels

Mid Towne Suites

723 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-344-7479

Stayed there November 8, 2006. In Mount Vernon district about a mile north of Inner Harbor. It's in an excellent location, and it's the cheapest hotel in the area, but it's decidedly mediocre, possibly slightly worse.

Restaurants

The Brewer's Art

1106 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-547-6925
malthops@abs.net

Hours:
Mon-Sat 4:00pm - 2:00am
Sun 5:00pm - 2:00am
Full Dinner Service Starting at 5:30

Recommended by Donna's husband on January 25, 2009. Supposed to have excellent Belgian beer and up-scale pub grub. Haven't tried it yet.

Cafe Hon

1002 W. 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-243-1230

The Olde Malt Shop

635 East Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-727-5769

Golden West Cafe

1105 W. 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211-2507
410-889-8891

Faidley Seafood (at the World Famous Lexington Market)

203 North Paca
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410-727-4898
Hours: M-Sat 9am-5pm

Bertha's Restaurant and Bar

734 S. Broadway (@ Lancaster in Fells Point)
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-327-5795

Sights

American Visionary Art Museum