Summary of Fell’s Point, Baltimore
Fell’s Point is one of Baltimore’s most storied neighborhoods. A seamless blend of rowhomes, bars, restaurants, art galleries, antique shops, and other stores, this charming area appeals to both tourists and locals.
Getting There
Parking was not a priority for the men who built Fell’s Point in the mid-1700s. Consequently, finding a street parking spot can be challenging. While parking meters now accept credit cards, a garage is available on Caroline Street. Therefore, your best bet may be to utilize the water taxi, a traditional land taxi, or, most importantly, your own two feet.
Begin: The Corner of Ann and Thames Streets
As you head west on Thames, make sure to visit the Cat’s Eye Pub, one of Baltimore’s premier spots for live rhythm and blues music. To your left lies the old City Recreation Pier, famously featured as the police headquarters in “Homicide: Life on the Street.” Directly across the street, where Detective John Munch (played by Richard Belzer) had his fictional bar, is now the Waterfront Hotel, a lively pub offering great food and live entertainment.
Slurp, Shop and Shop
Continuing your stroll along Thames Street, to your left, you will find the working pier, where the pleasure paddlewheel steamer Black-Eyed Susan and various other boats dock. Further west on Thames, don’t miss Sound Garden, an exceptional record store. Across the street is Su Casa, a contemporary furniture store known for its eclectic merchandise.
Bond Street
Turn right onto Bond Street and check out the enticing menu at The Black Olive, one of the city’s finest dining establishments boasting always fresh fish and a delectable grilled calamari appetizer. A few blocks north, step into One Eyed Mike’s for a shot of Grand Marnier. This neighborhood pub hosts the illustrious Grand Marnier Club, with over 1,000 members.
Aliceanna Street
Take a right onto Aliceanna Street, the historical residence of abolitionist and American hero Frederick Douglass, who fled the shackles of slavery in 1838. A historical marker at Aliceanna and South Durham Street commemorates his story. Before reaching there, be sure to visit Broadway Market, a cornerstone of Fell’s Point that has existed since 1784.
Antiquing
Fleet Street is essentially Fell’s Point’s Antiques Row, offering a plethora of stores. Shops like Another Period in Time, Antique Man, Bowery of Antiques and Collectibles, and Fred’s Refinishing Shop of Fine Antiques provide an assortment of styles for every antique lover.
Siesta!
After an exciting day filled with walking, dining, and shopping, head west on Fleet Street, then turn right on Broadway and venture north into Upper Fell’s Point, a thriving area known for its vibrant Latino restaurant scene, offering a unique culinary experience.
