Baltimore, MD

Harborplace & The Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Built by the Rouse Company in the late 1970s, Harborplace is one of the nation's finest urban redevelopment projects and the primary people-place of the Inner Harbor; it features 101 unique shops, 16 sit-down restaurants, 40 diverse eateries, and live entertainment on the waterfront; most of the eateries are in the West Harborplace building, while most shops are in the North Harborplace building; there are pedways over busy streets to more shopping and parking adjacent in The Gallery, which features dozens more restaurants, shops and boutiques
ADMISSION: free entry
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-9p, Sun 11a-7p; Light & Pratt Street Pavilions open
until 10p on Fri & Sat
ADDRESS: 200 East Pratt Street
PARKING: Light Street Garage across the street  MAP
TRANSIT: Charles Center Metro Station
PHONE: 410-332-4191
WEBSITE: http://www.harborplace.com

Power Plant
DESCRIPTION: Located in the Inner Harbor and not to be confused with the nightclubs of Power Plant Live up the street, the Power Plant is a multi-purpose waterfront entertainment complex that features Hard Rock Café, the first ESPN Zone and several other restaurants; that rare combination makes it a pre-eminent attraction for sports fans, avid readers and pop music fans
ADMISSION: free entry
DAYS & HOURS: varies by venue
ADDRESS: 601 East Pratt Street  MAP
PARKING: Central Parking Harbor Park one block away
TRANSIT: Shot Tower/Market Place Metro Station
PHONE: 410-752-5444
WEBSITE: http://espnzone.com/baltimore & http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes

Power Plant Live!
DESCRIPTION: Baltimore’s character-filled district of restaurants and clubs including Havana Club, Rum Shack, Rams Head Live, Howl at the Moon, Have a Nice Day Café, Rascals, The  Lodge Bar, Babalu Grill, Blue Sea Grill, MEX, Mondo Bondo, Ruth Chris’ Steak House; often crowded on weekends and after football games, and when many bands perform
ADMISSION: free to enter for dining
DAYS & HOURS:  varies by venue
ADDRESS: 34 Market Place  MAP
PARKING: Central Parking Harbor Park and valet parking Friday & Saturday nights
TRANSIT: Shot Tower/Market Place Metro Station
PHONE: no general # listed
WEBSITE: http://www.powerplantlive.com

Phoenix Shot Tower
DESCRIPTION: This 234” tall building opened in 1828 to make drop shot for pistols and rifles and molded shot for cannons; drop shot was made by dropping melted lead though a sieve-like device at the top of tower into a vat of cold water at the bottom; one million bags of shot were produced yearly; once America’s tallest building until the Washington Monument in DC was completed after the Civil War; the owner closed the company and ceased making shot in 1898
ADMISSION: Adults $5, Ages 5-18 $4
DAYS & HOURS: Sat & Sun mornings by appt only
ADDRESS: 801 East Fayette Street  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Shot Tower/Market Place Metro Station 
PHONE: 410-837-5424
WEBSITE: http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/baltimore/b29.htm

Fells Point
DESCRIPTION: The town of Fells Point was founded in 1763 and incorporated into Baltimore ten years later; it was Baltimore's original deepwater harbor and shipbuilding center; today there is a Maritime Museum, charter fishing boats, ghost tours & historic homes, a yacht club, bed & breakfasts, an eclectic collection of shops; Broadway Market and vagabond players at the local theatre; okay, so you want some everyday enjoyment at some of the best seafood restaurants in the city and robust multicultural nightlife – this is your place; this district has a zany character day or night
ADMISSION: free
DAYS & HOURS: varies by establishment
ADDRESS: Broadway and Thames Street  MAP
TRANSIT: Water Taxi from the Inner Harbor to Fells Point
PHONE: 410-675-6751
WEBSITE: http://www.fellspoint.us

Lexington Market
DESCRIPTION: Historic two block long public market established in 1782, it is the world's largest, continuously running market; over 140 merchants display foods of every description, scent and geographic origin – a visual and gastronomic treat; it is the 2nd anchor to West Side redevelopment
ADMISSION: free
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 8:30a-6p
ADDRESS: 400 West Lexington Street  MAP
TRANSIT: Lexington Market Metro Station
PHONE: 410-685-6169
WEBSITE: http://www.lexingtonmarket.com

Washington Monument & Mount Vernon Square
DESCRIPTION: One of America’s grandest formal parks features the first Monument to President George Washington; construction of the monument began in 1815 using marble came from Baltimore County quarries and completed in 1824; in 1829, Washington’s statue was raised atop of the column; climb the 228 steps to the top for a spectacular view of older Baltimore; the Spring Flower Festival is marvelous; the Washington Monument is the geographic centerpiece of Mount Vernon Place cultural district containing  Basilica of the Assumption, Maryland Historical Society, Peabody Institute, Walters Art Museum and Center Stage
ADMISSION: free
DAYS & HOURS: dawn to dusk
ADDRESS: 600 North Charles Street  MAP
PARKING: nearby garage
TRANSIT: Centre Street Lightrail Station
PHONE: 410-659-8100
WEBSITE: http://www.mtvernon.org