I'm in for Best Available...Crossing my fingers for the next few days. Any cool off the beaten path places as I've been to Baltimore a few times and have done the tourist stuff. Hoping (if I get tix) to fly in the day before the show and leave the day after.
What are the tasty food options within walking distance?
I usually hit Fell's Point for food as most of the options near the Arena/Harbor area are commercial chains. You can walk it (its like a mile or so), but it can get a little sketchy walking thru the Jonestown negihborhood, so I'd recommend Uber/Lyft. Pratt Street Ale House is right around the corner from the Arena though, and they have decent food but nothing to really write home about.
Thanks Dyer. Assuming tickets are secured it’ll be a fun time planning it all out. Here’s hoping for solid weather all around.
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Lord Baltimore hotel for Fri & Sat nights. Looking for great beer (Max's Taphouse, I hear), record stores, maybe O's tickets, and definitely spots for excellent crabs/seafood.
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Lord Baltimore hotel for Fri & Sat nights. Looking for great beer (Max's Taphouse, I hear), record stores, maybe O's tickets, and definitely spots for excellent crabs/seafood.
Looks like the Yankees are in town that Saturday and Sunday
I'm definitely trying to be there since I can drive home & sleep in my own bed that night. I've seen several shows at Baltimore/1st Mariner/Royal Farms Arena and one thing they have in common is they all sounded amazing! I'm not quite sure what it is with the acoustics in that building, but shows are loud and clear in there. It'd be a terrible place to see a basketball or hockey game, but it's honestly one of the best sounding arenas I've been in for shows. Plenty to do in & around the arena or within a short Uber/Lyft ride.
Be sure to hit up Fell's Point, all kinds of cool shops and restaurants. I highly recommend Blue Moon Cafe, Waterfront Hotel, & Abbey Burger Bistro (for the soccer hooligans). Pub Dog on Federal Hill is also a decent stop for pizza & beer, and there's an Abbey Burger there as well. And for good crabs, skip the overpriced and overhyped Phillip's and head down to LP Steamers in Locust Point. Get the Crab Fluff, trust me on this! And if you're a record collector, you absolutely have to stop in The Sound Garden in Fell's. If you're feeling adventurous, head up to Mt. Vernon and check out The Brewer's Art - excellent brewpub/fancy restaurant (they have a basement bar for us common folk).
Now this is an absolute solid 5 star post !!!
Absolutely on point and filled with the useful information I was looking for. I am gonna go to one of the places on this list just based on the fact that Dyer clearly knows WTF he is talking about.
I have bought stuff off this guy and he is a class act !
Thanks for the info Dyer ! Can’t wait for Baltimore !
For the beer geeks in the crowd, Union Craft Brewing is my favorite Baltimore brewery. It has a huge, fantastic taproom / biergarten setup which if the weather is decent in late March would be a great place to hang in the afternoon prior to the show. It's north of downtown and would be a ~15 min drive for anyone staying close to the venue but well worth it if you're looking for a pint and some pizza.
Lord Baltimore hotel for Fri & Sat nights. Looking for great beer (Max's Taphouse, I hear), record stores, maybe O's tickets, and definitely spots for excellent crabs/seafood.
The Sound Garden is the best record store in town. A nice little hole-in-the-wall shop downtown is Protean Records.
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I'm definitely trying to be there since I can drive home & sleep in my own bed that night. I've seen several shows at Baltimore/1st Mariner/Royal Farms Arena and one thing they have in common is they all sounded amazing! I'm not quite sure what it is with the acoustics in that building, but shows are loud and clear in there. It'd be a terrible place to see a basketball or hockey game, but it's honestly one of the best sounding arenas I've been in for shows. Plenty to do in & around the arena or within a short Uber/Lyft ride.
Be sure to hit up Fell's Point, all kinds of cool shops and restaurants. I highly recommend Blue Moon Cafe, Waterfront Hotel, & Abbey Burger Bistro (for the soccer hooligans). Pub Dog on Federal Hill is also a decent stop for pizza & beer, and there's an Abbey Burger there as well. And for good crabs, skip the overpriced and overhyped Phillip's and head down to LP Steamers in Locust Point. Get the Crab Fluff, trust me on this! And if you're a record collector, you absolutely have to stop in The Sound Garden in Fell's. If you're feeling adventurous, head up to Mt. Vernon and check out The Brewer's Art - excellent brewpub/fancy restaurant (they have a basement bar for us common folk).
Now this is an absolute solid 5 star post !!!
Absolutely on point and filled with the useful information I was looking for. I am gonna go to one of the places on this list just based on the fact that Dyer clearly knows WTF he is talking about.
I have bought stuff off this guy and he is a class act !
Thanks for the info Dyer ! Can’t wait for Baltimore !
Yeah really great info thanks Dyer , I’ve never been to Baltimore this helps a ton ..
I just checked my 2013 ticket, and the show was at the Baltimore arena. This one is at Royal Farms, and I've never been there. From the looks of it, it is near the water. I'm going with my niece.
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I just checked my 2013 ticket, and the show was at the Baltimore arena. This one is at Royal Farms, and I've never been there. From the looks of it, it is near the water. I'm going with my niece.
I believe the Baltimore Arena was renamed to Royal Farms Arena
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I just checked my 2013 ticket, and the show was at the Baltimore arena. This one is at Royal Farms, and I've never been there. From the looks of it, it is near the water. I'm going with my niece.
I believe the Baltimore Arena was renamed to Royal Farms Arena
Yes, same building.
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The Sound Garden is the best record store in town. A nice little hole-in-the-wall shop downtown is Protean Records.
Been in there lately? It's going the way of other record store we had in town. They've gutted the almost brand new vinyl addition area and turned it into a coffee shop. Where there 4 full rows of CDs are about 1.5 rows now. Plenty of crap pop funkos and socks though.
I'm definitely trying to be there since I can drive home & sleep in my own bed that night. I've seen several shows at Baltimore/1st Mariner/Royal Farms Arena and one thing they have in common is they all sounded amazing! I'm not quite sure what it is with the acoustics in that building, but shows are loud and clear in there. It'd be a terrible place to see a basketball or hockey game, but it's honestly one of the best sounding arenas I've been in for shows. Plenty to do in & around the arena or within a short Uber/Lyft ride.
Be sure to hit up Fell's Point, all kinds of cool shops and restaurants. I highly recommend Blue Moon Cafe, Waterfront Hotel, & Abbey Burger Bistro (for the soccer hooligans). Pub Dog on Federal Hill is also a decent stop for pizza & beer, and there's an Abbey Burger there as well. And for good crabs, skip the overpriced and overhyped Phillip's and head down to LP Steamers in Locust Point. Get the Crab Fluff, trust me on this! And if you're a record collector, you absolutely have to stop in The Sound Garden in Fell's. If you're feeling adventurous, head up to Mt. Vernon and check out The Brewer's Art - excellent brewpub/fancy restaurant (they have a basement bar for us common folk).
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I think it was at Pratt Street Ale House......I recall it was very close to the arena.
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I have bought stuff off this guy and he is a class act !
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Crazy things happen in all cities and we're still excited for the trip. Stay safe everyone and bring on the shows!
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Yes, same building.
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