The charming waterfront city of Baltimore is the perfect destination for a day or weekend! While in Baltimore for a wedding in July, Mike and I got to do some exploring around the town. These are my recommendations for an excellent 24 hours in Baltimore!

See the Inner Harbor

Start your morning in the touristy Inner Harbor area, which is the heart of the city. The USS Constellation and submarine USS Torsk are located here, and you can tour them. The National Aquarium and Children’s Museum are also located in the Inner Harbor, which would be perfect stops for families. There are several restaurants and shops you could spend time in. We walked around the promenade and stopped at a couple shops.

Lexington Market

Next, we walked about 20 minutes northwest to Lexington Market, one of Baltimore’s most iconic food markets. It was established in 1782 and has been continuously operated since then! There are many local vendors serving all kinds of different foods. Note that the market is closed on Sundays. 

Eat a crab cake at Faidley’s

Baltimore is known for their crab cakes, and Faidley’s Seafood is one of the most famous places to get them. The crab cakes are pricey but they are fairly large. I got one crab cake, Mike got shrimp, and we both got a side of mac and cheese. You can eat in their restaurant, but it is standing-room only. The market does have some tables and chairs out in the open area. I thought the crab cake was good and I’m glad I tried it, but it wasn’t my favorite thing ever. 

Try a Berger Cookie 

Next, you must try a berger cookie, a Baltimore staple! Berger cookies are thick cookies topped with fudge icing. You can find them, along with many other sweets, in the Lexington Market Bakery, located downstairs in the market. I thought they were good and it was fun to try something new. 

Fells Point

Head to the historic neighborhood of Fells Point next. It’s on the waterfront and has cobblestone streets. It really is quite charming! The neighborhood has been there since 1763 and was founded as a shipping port. It has a colonial feel, as many original buildings still stand today. I suggest wandering along the cobblestone streets, walking on the waterfront promenade, and popping into some of the boutique shops. We picked up some delicious seafood seasonings at The Spice & Tea Exchange, which made excellent gifts. You can also check out the Maritime Museum if you’re interested in Baltimore’s maritime history. The neighborhood really came alive in the late afternoon and evening when lots of people were out! 

Dinner at Choptank

We had dinner at Choptank, which is located in Fells Point. The restaurant specializes in seafood and has a great happy hour menu. I got the crab dip as my meal and Mike got wings. The dip was heavy (and delicious!) and was plenty for me for dinner. I also had their blueberry lemonade cocktail which was very yummy.

Walk along the harbor and through Fells Point 

I suggest ending your evening by wandering around Fells Point. The neighborhood is known for its bar scene, and there are plenty of pubs and lounges to choose from. I thought Fells Point was particularly beautiful at sunset, so it was enjoyable to walk along the water after we ate.

Stay at Tru by Hilton

We stayed at Tru by Hilton, which we loved. It is located in a great, central location and felt very clean and new. The continental breakfast was delicious. We had a car for our trip, and parked it at the Little Italy parking deck across the street. We didn’t end up driving at all when we were in Baltimore, and only walked or Ubered everywhere since parking can be tough!

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