Things To Do & Eat
Diamondback Brewing Company
This brewery is one of our favorites and is right down the street from the hotel. They have great pizza, in addition to their beer, if you're hungry and can't wait for the flatbread pizzas at our reception. If breweries are your thing, there are tons of great spots in the city, including Checkerspot, Union, Peabody, and Nepenthe, that you should check out.
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
The grounds of Fort McHenry offer a beautiful autumn walk along the water. For the history buff, we recommend visiting the fort itself or at least the visitors center to explore the historic fort whose defense in the war of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words to the Star Spangled Banner.
Mindpub Cafe
Right around the corner from our house, we (including Brie) have become regulars at this cafe since buying our house in Spring 2022. They have excellent (and unique) bagel sandwiches, cold brew coffee, and bacon for the doggies.
Ekiben
If you're into really good Asian fusion food, there isn't a better spot than Ekiben. They recently opened this nearby location and we're obsessed. The chef and co-owner has also been nominated for a prestigious James Beard Award.