Take advantage of any down time you find yourself with at Conference and explore Baltimore — the Charm City! There are thousands of restaurants, entertainment venues, attractions, and more to be discovered in Baltimore — so don't stop at this list! We encourage you to use this as your guide and do your own research based on your personal interests. Happy exploring!

Baltimore Eats

There are hundreds of local and chain restaurants to grab a bite to eat throughout Baltimore, so don't stop at this list! Below are a few restaurants close to the Baltimore Convention Center where you'll be able to snag a quick snack as well as some great local sit down restaurants to help you unwind after a long day of sessions and Expo floor traversing. We encourage you to get out and explore all the delicious local food the Charm City has to offer.

Convenient for a quick bite & close to the Baltimore Convention Center:

• Shake Shack
• Chipotle
• Chick Fil A
• Corner Bakery Cafe
• iHop
• Jimmy Johns
• Starbucks

Local flare extending to surrounding Baltimore neighborhoods:

• Kona Grill
• Lexington Market
• Hard Rock Cafe at the Power Plant
• Miss Shirley's Cafe
• Blackwell Hitch
• Sabatinos
• Chiaparelli's
• Pratt Street Ale House
• Bertha's Restaurant and Bar
• The Horse You Came In On Saloon
• Max's Taphouse
• Thames Street Oyster House
• Barcocina
• The Point in Fells
• Abbey Burger Fells Point
• Gangster Vegan Organics

Neighborhoods and Entertainment

Inner Harbor: The Inner Harbor a 5 minute walk from the Baltimore Convention Center and a fantastic spot to relax by the water. The Inner Harbor is surrounded by restaurants, local shopping, museums, boat tours, and the Baltimore Inner Harbor Visitor's Center.

Fell's Point: A bit off the beaten path from the Baltimore Convention Center, "Fell’s Point is a dynamic, must see destination for locals and visitors alike embodying the true spirit of Baltimore. Nestled along the cobblestone streets and charming waterfront Fell’s Point Main Street is home to more than 100 small businesses where you can eat and drink, stop and shop and stay and play." 

Harbor East: Harbor East is an affluent area known for its vibrant dining scene, with trendy fusion restaurants and slick bars overlooking the docks. Homey Italian restaurants, delis and cafes dot the busy streets of nearby Little Italy. The Civil War Museum examines the city’s wartime role and links to the Underground Railroad. A harborside promenade leads towards the aquarium and interactive museums at Inner Harbor.

Little Italy: Little Italy is a neighborhood located in southeastern Baltimore, Maryland. The neighborhood is known for its strong Italian-American heritage and identity. The neighborhood is still mostly populated by the descendants of Italian-American immigrants and remains a closely knit ethnic enclave.

National Aquarium: The National Aquarium offers a Show Your Badge discount for anyone participating in a conference in Baltimore. Anyone who shows a conference badge can receive $5 off admission at the National Aquarium ticket office when they purchase tickets. We are located in the heart of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and feature more than 20,000 animals in award-winning habitats. 

Please note that the National Aquarium now requires all guests ages 12 and up to show proof of full vaccination (1-2 doses depending on the brand) upon entry. For guests with medical or religious exemptions, we require proof of a negative lab-run COVID PCR or rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours of the visit. At-home tests will not be accepted. Children under 12 are not impacted by this policy. The aquarium does not currently require a booster and will continue to operate under the Baltimore City mask mandate when in place. 

Entertainment venues, activities, and more around the Baltimore Convention Center:

• Oriole Park at Camden Yards
• The Maryland Science Center
• Historic Ships in Baltimore
• Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland Museum of African American History & Culture
• Port Discovery Children's Museum
• American Visionary Art Museum
• Power Plant Live
• Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET)
• Baltimore Center Stage
• Hippodrome Theatre
• Everyman Theatre
• Baltimore Shakespeare Factory
• Baltimore Sound Stage

Transportation

Getting around Baltimore is as simple as ever with the completely free The Charm City Circulator (CCC). The CCC is a fleet of 24 free shuttles that travel four routes in the central business district of Baltimore City, Maryland. The Harbor Connector (HC) is an extension of the CCC and is the City’s free maritime transit service connecting 6 piers through four vessels.

The CCC consists of four separate routes—the Green Route which runs from City Hall to Fells Point to Johns Hopkins Hospital Campus, the Purple Route which runs from 33rd Street to Federal Hill, the Orange Route which runs from Hollins Market to Harbor East, and the Banner Route which runs from the Inner Harbor to Fort McHenry. Click here to learn more and view all available routes.

Discounts

Looking for a deal? Download the Charm City Pass app! The app offers multiple deals on entertainment, restaurants, and retail throughout Baltimore such as I love Baltimore personal tours, Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, Baltimore Shakespeare Factory, and much much more! For more information and to download the app, click here.