What to do in Baltimore?

AaronGodgers · 03-17-2012, 01:42 PM

Me (Twins fan) and my friend (Orioles fan) are heading to Baltimore to catch the opening weekend series between the two. We're flying all the way from Vancouver for it. We were just wondering if there's anything recommended we check out. The only thing I know we plan on doing is the tour of the Ravens stadium.

WCTYSON · 03-17-2012, 01:44 PM

Go to the park, watch the game, then straight to your hotel room and lock the door.

ScooterD · 03-17-2012, 02:17 PM

keep breathing... in and out, etc... then repeat.

The goal is to stay alive - good luck

KingTaco77 · 03-17-2012, 02:19 PM

Man, is it really that bad? No silver lining?

babyfaceposey · 03-17-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ScooterD

keep breathing... in and out, etc... then repeat.

The goal is to stay alive - good luck

LMAO. You can check out the Babe Ruth museum. Stay in the Inner Harbor area.

lloydchristmas · 03-17-2012, 02:25 PM

Baltimore is great, minus a few areas like all cities have. There's a ton of stuff to do in the Inner Harbor. You can go to the Babe Ruth museum, Edgar Allan Poe's house, etc.

If you like to go out drinking, the Power Plant is pretty fun, as well as any of the smaller bars in Federal Hill and Fell's Point.

Only bothersome part of the city you may encounter are the homeless. You'll probably get asked for change on every block.

imnotded · 03-17-2012, 02:27 PM

I think you can catch a train into D.C. Pretty easily. There is tons of stuff to do there.

wesnilevirus · 03-17-2012, 02:34 PM

Ask a taxi driver to take you to federal hill or canton square. Great bar scenes there and safe. Baltimore is very safe as long as you aren't going to places trying to score heroin.

marino5084 · 03-17-2012, 02:36 PM

There is a ton of stuff to do at Inner Harbor. My wife and I went to the nationals 2 years ago then spent a week doing stuff in the area.

worldwidebrian · 03-17-2012, 02:44 PM

The crime really is bad, and if you park in one of the lots near the stadium be sure to not have anything of value in your car.

IamRalpho · 03-17-2012, 02:45 PM

I went last summer and wound up going to Annapolis, driving around the city a bit, going to places to get seafood, etc.

Its a beautiful park too

Blue Moon Cafe for breakfast is where its at. You will have to wait in the scorching sun but its worth it

The Madbacker · 03-17-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by marino5084

There is a ton of stuff to do at Inner Harbor. My wife and I went to the nationals 2 years ago then spent a week doing stuff in the area.

It's the National, there's only 1.

Swing by my house near Annapolis and let me know if you want to buy it.

CHEAP!

soxsroxs · 03-17-2012, 02:50 PM

Wow, I'm jealous, as a die hard Ravens fan I would love to see the stadium.
Good luck, don't get mugged! You could also go to the aquarium there.

pigeonsbaseball · 03-17-2012, 02:52 PM

Grew up going to games at Memorial, that was a place you don't want to stray from. The Inner Harbor has been cleaned up and is a great place to wander and around and stop in for periodic beers/ and or get some great seafood. Have season tickets and been to well over 100-150 games at Camden and never had a bit of trouble.

There are also some cool hangouts right by the stadium that are a lot of fun and the O's fans are cool. Pickles and then Sliders if it's too crowded...

I will be there Friday for opening day, O's are my team but I'm super stoked that they are playing the Twins.

Great stadium. If you like to completely gorge grab some Boog's BBQ on your way in the stadium in the walkway between the right field stands and the warehouse.

Favorite player growing up Eddie Murray, favorite player growing up stage 2, Eddie Rosario.

Side note - I think that some people might be basing their thougts on The Wire not actually going to a game........

gtmsportscards · 03-17-2012, 02:57 PM

Baltimore is great. Tons of stuff going on all the time. Sports legends is right next to the stadium too. Any of you asshats with negative comments ever been here?

babyfaceposey · 03-17-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by soxsroxs

Wow, I'm jealous, as a die hard Ravens fan I would love to see the stadium.
Good luck, don't get mugged! You could also go to the aquarium there.

I'm lucky enough were I can get down on the sidelines for all home games. Only went to one this year, Steelers vs Ravens.

soxsroxs · 03-17-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by babyfaceposey

I'm lucky enough were I can get down on the sidelines for all home games. Only went to one this year, Steelers vs Ravens.

Well lucky you.

Jtoole · 03-17-2012, 03:23 PM

Baltimore is pretty awesome! Depending on the stuff you like to do, I could recommend a ton of stuff to keep yall busy.

TASS · 03-17-2012, 03:30 PM

Go to Sliders 'Sports Bar" and check out all the players signatures on the walls along with all of your former Orioles greats pictures! Right across the street from the ballpark

dlab85 · 03-17-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by WCTYSON

Go to the park, watch the game, then straight to your hotel room and lock the door.

+1... Do not go past the stadium. It's about 7 blocks from the Harbor. You can walk to the game if you stay at the Harbor. Little Italy is also very nice, great restaurants. There is plenty to do along the Harbor. If you like history, you can stop by the place where the Star Spangled Banner was written, Fort McHenry.

Many of the visiting teams stay at the Renaissance overlooking the harbor. Went there 5 years ago and saw all of the Red Sox in the lobby awaiting the shuttles to the game and saw many of them in the adjoining mall during the day. Walked by Manny Ramirez and Wily Mo Pena... Willy Mo is one of the largest individuals I have ever met.

AaronGodgers · 03-17-2012, 03:43 PM

Wow thanks for the responses guys! I know it's not the greatest place in the world but we don't plan on doing anything that dumb. Didn't know about the Ruth museum, definitely plan on checking that out. Any cool card/memorabilia shops near Camden Yards?

WCTYSON · 03-17-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gtmsportscards

Baltimore is great. Tons of stuff going on all the time. Sports legends is right next to the stadium too. Any of you asshats with negative comments ever been here?

Great?

Keep telling yourself that. Should I just say...."believe." I have been to Baltimore numerous times and it is hands down one of the worst places I have ever been. The crime rate is out of control and everywhere you go there is a camera on you because of that. It feels like a city under marshal law or a police state. The stadiums and the surrounding area are nice to visit during the day but there is no reason to go off campus. Once the sun goes down, stay inside.

Am I wrong?

jrbeasley · 03-17-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronGodgers

Me (Twins fan) and my friend (Orioles fan) are heading to Baltimore to catch the opening weekend series between the two. We're flying all the way from Vancouver for it. We were just wondering if there's anything recommended we check out. The only thing I know we plan on doing is the tour of the Ravens stadium.

Leave......

The Madbacker · 03-17-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WCTYSON

Great?

Keep telling yourself that. Should I just say...."believe." I have been to Baltimore numerous times and it is hands down one of the worst places I have ever been. The crime rate is out of control and everywhere you go there is a camera on you because of that. It feels like a city under marshal law or a police state. The stadiums and the surrounding area are nice to visit during the day but there is no reason to go off campus. Once the sun goes down, stay inside.

Am I wrong?

It's like any other city. You have the refurbished tourist area and the rest of it is sh!t. Stay in the Inner Harbor and you'll be fine.

Vintage Collector · 03-17-2012, 04:11 PM

Baltimore was fine, going back for the national this year again, i think.

Inner harbor is nice and several other hidden gems Throughout the city.

Just don't walk down any dark alleys and you will be fine. Google or frommers for some off the beat places.

03-17-2012, 01:42 PM	#1
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marino5084 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the air Posts: 6,493 marino50841984	There is a ton of stuff to do at Inner Harbor. My wife and I went to the nationals 2 years ago then spent a week doing stuff in the area. __________________ But his name is James Cortellessa, retired air force, loving grandfather, father and husband, and the best smartass around. RIP PAPAJIM Sabrina Cortellessa

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soxsroxs Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Why Do You Want To Know? Posts: 1,439 soxsroxs	Wow, I'm jealous, as a die hard Ravens fan I would love to see the stadium. Good luck, don't get mugged! You could also go to the aquarium there. __________________ Be like a honey badger. PENDING DEALS:

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pigeonsbaseball Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,577 Chrispigeon	Grew up going to games at Memorial, that was a place you don't want to stray from. The Inner Harbor has been cleaned up and is a great place to wander and around and stop in for periodic beers/ and or get some great seafood. Have season tickets and been to well over 100-150 games at Camden and never had a bit of trouble. There are also some cool hangouts right by the stadium that are a lot of fun and the O's fans are cool. Pickles and then Sliders if it's too crowded... I will be there Friday for opening day, O's are my team but I'm super stoked that they are playing the Twins. Great stadium. If you like to completely gorge grab some Boog's BBQ on your way in the stadium in the walkway between the right field stands and the warehouse. Favorite player growing up Eddie Murray, favorite player growing up stage 2, Eddie Rosario. Side note - I think that some people might be basing their thougts on The Wire not actually going to a game........ __________________ LOOKING FOR: 2003/04 - 2009/10 Exquisite BK 2012/13 - 2015/16 Prizm BK All Refractors. Last edited by pigeonsbaseball; 03-17-2012 at 02:56 PM.

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gtmsportscards Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baltimore,MD Posts: 2,321 gtmsports gtmsportscards	Baltimore is great. Tons of stuff going on all the time. Sports legends is right next to the stadium too. Any of you asshats with negative comments ever been here? __________________ s528.photobucket.com/albums/dd325/gtmsportscards/ Need any and all RAVENS

03-17-2012, 01:44 PM	#2
WCTYSON Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 16,597	Go to the park, watch the game, then straight to your hotel room and lock the door.

03-17-2012, 02:17 PM	#3
ScooterD Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 5,428	keep breathing... in and out, etc... then repeat. The goal is to stay alive - good luck

03-17-2012, 02:19 PM	#4
KingTaco77 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,947 bazzmonkey311	Man, is it really that bad? No silver lining?

03-17-2012, 02:25 PM	#6
lloydchristmas Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,496 lloydchristmas	Baltimore is great, minus a few areas like all cities have. There's a ton of stuff to do in the Inner Harbor. You can go to the Babe Ruth museum, Edgar Allan Poe's house, etc. If you like to go out drinking, the Power Plant is pretty fun, as well as any of the smaller bars in Federal Hill and Fell's Point. Only bothersome part of the city you may encounter are the homeless. You'll probably get asked for change on every block.

03-17-2012, 02:27 PM	#7
imnotded Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sonora, CA Posts: 3,297 Imnotded	I think you can catch a train into D.C. Pretty easily. There is tons of stuff to do there.

03-17-2012, 02:34 PM	#8
wesnilevirus Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,468	Ask a taxi driver to take you to federal hill or canton square. Great bar scenes there and safe. Baltimore is very safe as long as you aren't going to places trying to score heroin.

03-17-2012, 02:44 PM	#10
worldwidebrian Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 360	The crime really is bad, and if you park in one of the lots near the stadium be sure to not have anything of value in your car.

03-17-2012, 02:45 PM	#11
IamRalpho Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 17,718 IamSilly	I went last summer and wound up going to Annapolis, driving around the city a bit, going to places to get seafood, etc. Its a beautiful park too Blue Moon Cafe for breakfast is where its at. You will have to wait in the scorching sun but its worth it

03-17-2012, 03:23 PM	#18
Jtoole Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NC Posts: 2,010 ICapnJack Jtoole	Baltimore is pretty awesome! Depending on the stuff you like to do, I could recommend a ton of stuff to keep yall busy. __________________ Bring me some Orioles Magic! https://www.flickr.com/photos/97242910@N08/albums/72157651958450202

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TASS Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: RI Posts: 11,789 stevetass	Go to Sliders 'Sports Bar" and check out all the players signatures on the walls along with all of your former Orioles greats pictures! Right across the street from the ballpark

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AaronGodgers Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver,Canada Posts: 220 asinger604	Wow thanks for the responses guys! I know it's not the greatest place in the world but we don't plan on doing anything that dumb. Didn't know about the Ruth museum, definitely plan on checking that out. Any cool card/memorabilia shops near Camden Yards? __________________ Resident Vancouver Canucks,Green Bay Packers,Minnesota Twins,Sacramento Kings & Miami Hurricanes Fan Memorabilia PC: http://s1081.photobucket.com/albums/j348/AaronGodgers/Memorabilia/ Hockey PC: http://s1081.photobucket.com/albums/j348/AaronGodgers/Hockey%20PC/

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Vintage Collector Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9,309 mitcards	Baltimore was fine, going back for the national this year again, i think. Inner harbor is nice and several other hidden gems Throughout the city. Just don't walk down any dark alleys and you will be fine. Google or frommers for some off the beat places. __________________ Vintage Collector's Ebay ID is - Mitcards All ebay auctions starting at 99 cents no reserve. I will also buy or trade My Cards for your Silver or Gold! Never Forget 9/11, Be Diligent and Safe!