A Heartfelt Thank You…read more On the evening of December 23, I found myself stranded in Baltimore, right at the entrance of a park on Swann Drive. It felt like everything was working against me as I saw a woman and a man in a white truck approaching, seemingly there to close the gate. I was freezing cold, shaking from the chill, and I desperately explained my situation to the woman. Without a moment's hesitation, she jumped out of her car. She listened carefully as I shared that I had been stuck since the night before. She stopped a passing car and asked the driver for jumper cables. He kindly tried to help me, but after several unsuccessful attempts, he gave up and drove away. The woman assured me she would be back soon. Ten minutes later, she returned with her own jumper cables. We worked diligently together to get my car started. I was shivering uncontrollably, and she insisted I go back inside my vehicle to keep warm while she braved the cold. Despite her efforts, the car wouldn't start. She suspected the cables weren't powerful enough, so she asked for a few more minutes and drove off to get another set. When she returned, we tried again, but the car still refused to cooperate. She wouldn't let me stand outside in the bitter cold; she kept saying, "You go back inside. You've been out here since last night." Her determination was truly inspiring as she explored every possible way to connect the cables. After hours of trying, she asked me for a little patience, suspecting that both sets of cables might have issues. She left for a third time, bringing back yet another set. We repeated our efforts, but my car remained stubbornly silent. In between her attempts, she balanced her own job, coming back time and again. At one point, she went to a gas station to get more gas. I had no cash or cards, but I offered her my phone for Apple Pay. She graciously declined, saying it was alright, and used her own money to buy gas. When she returned, we poured the gas into my car and tried again--still no luck. Frustrated but undeterred, she called a mechanic friend who lived in another state, following his advice as we tried different solutions. I stayed in the car while she faced the cold outside. After a while, she realized I was parked on an incline, which was preventing the gas from reaching the engine. With renewed determination, she went back to the gas station for more gas, investing even more of her time and effort into my rescue. Finally, after countless attempts and much hard work, my car started. I was overwhelmed with gratitude. She had promised she would get me out of there, and she had kept her word. I thanked her repeatedly, but she simply smiled and said, "No problem. Just make sure you drive it for a while and don't forget to get gas." I asked for her name, and she hurriedly wrote it down, but all I could remember was "Pisces," which I'm sure isn't correct. I'm determined to find her name through the city of Baltimore so I can send her a gift as a token of my appreciation. In a moment when I almost lost faith in the goodness of people, she stepped in and proved me wrong. I am filled with joy and gratitude to share that this experience has reminded me of the kindness inherent in humanity. I have always been tremendously proud to be black, but she gave me even more validation for that pride. I am forever thankful for her selflessness and compassion. She didn't just rescue me from one of the worst nights of my life; she changed my perspective and restored my belief in the goodness of people. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! I LOVE BALTIMORE!

Traversing [Baltimore MD]…read more Baltimore, Maryland's largest city was where we stayed during the MLK long weekend, the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution in the USA. We visited Fell's Point, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and the focal point of Baltimore. Vibrant Fell's Point, with cobblestone streets and scenic waterfront views is the place for cozy boutique shopping, taprooms, and seafood joints that serve mouthwatering Chesapeake Bay crab and oysters. We had brunch at Barcocina and grabbed a pastry at Pitango Bakery Cafe. Many stops come with a beautiful water view. We missed visiting Fort McHenry, where The Star-Spangled Banner was composed but we did see the gravesite of Edgar Allan Poe at the Westminster Hall and Burial Grounds. So much to do so little time. Hope to be back in MD again, maybe during a warmer season, and maybe even catch Baltimore's birds in act whether it's Ravens or Orioles. Review #3672

Didn't occur the way I would have liked wish their were more inspectors to move around so…read moreeverything isn't so jam packed. have to miss a day of work because of it but I do appreciate get my call backs for better communication of the situation and the reasons why it has to occur a certain way.

We just moved here and wanted to register to vote for the upcoming elections on November 8. After…read morewe sent the new voter application and registration via mail we received two letters back requesting additional information. Since we didn't have Maryland licenses we needed to submit either a copy of our passport or an article of official mail like an electric bill that had our current Maryland address in order to complete the registration. Instead of sending another round of letters we decided to walk down to the Board of elections office to hopefully resolve it quickly. After showing our IDs to the front desk we were shown to the office on the first floor. There's a bell to ring upon entering the office and someone came out to greet us promptly. The clerk was very friendly and helpful and after collecting our additional information and photocopying it, gave us our voter registration cards. She gave us additional information for early voting and a phone number to call in case we had any questions. Overall it was a great visit and was a lot easier to come down to the office then to do things through mail.

This park is HUGE! And I love me a good park…read more I've been here a few times for road races, but never to just check out the park itself. Since retiring, I've been hitting up every outdoor space on my list. I came to walk the trail(s), but one visit is simply not enough. I see that now. I'll definitely have to come back on my bike to get the lay of the land. Random, but everytime I come to this park, my GPS takes me on a tour of the neighborhood when I can see the park is RIGHT THERE. Anyway, I came during the week and parked on a side road inside the park. Again, I'm not really familiar with the best place to park to access whatever it is I'm trying to access. I started walking on the trail and was actually hoping I didn't get lost (even though my Garmin can take me back to my starting point). I asked a woman where to go and she directed me to 'the loop'. The loop will work for today! Apparently the loop was closed due to construction. There's work being done on the water tanks (or something like that). But the loop is open, and it's a bit over 1 mile. It's smooth, and I'm already plotting to try it on my bike. But there's absolutely NO SHADE on this portion, so plan accordingly. From the loop I could see the pool, tennis courts, and basketball courts, so I made my way there, via a trail. Again, the park is huge! From my research, it's the third oldest established park in the United States! Whoa! And, it covers 745 acres of land. Like I said, you'll have to come more than once to see all there is to see. That includes the Baltimore Zoo, which is inside the park. I'll be back on my bike for more recon.

AFRAM this year! Be there or be square. The park sees the largest influx of people during the year…read more Food, music, and culture.

** 5 Year Review Update **…read more Fells Point continues to be great for the most part. Quality restaurants and boutiques, gorge water views, some of the coolest folks you'd ever meet. Some establishments have left, some have joined. The crowds stay heavy. Sadly lately, the crime has increased making it sometimes difficult to enjoy. Parking is gawd awful, but worth the hustle. I pray this area improves as Baltimore City deserves this.

Historic waterfront neighborhood [Baltimore MD]…read more Did some research while looking for places to visit in Baltimore and bookmarked this neighborhood. Fell's Point is located along the north shore of the Baltimore Harbor and just less than 10 miles from our hotel... we made our way here on MLK Day. Surprisingly, not all the businesses were closed on a holiday. We arrived around 10:30a and found parking. There are a few options for parking including metered parking and convenient lots and garages. We found an open spot on Thames Street. Fell's Point is beautiful as it was once a bustling shipbuilding port. We walked the snowy sidewalks and enjoyed the views of the wharf. Fell's Point is a historic waterfront and one of the oldest neighborhoods in Baltimore. It has served as the home to jazz singer Billie Holiday and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. I loved the cobblestone streets with many waterfront restaurants and bars and the local cute boutiques shops. We had brunch at Barcocina and did some window shopping at the cozy shops. We also shared a pastry purchased from Pitango Bakery Cafe located right there at the waterfront. Review #3664

I wrote that precious review years ago. My heart is broken…read moreas this was my sanctuary to go and watch the Key bridge and take pictures. (Pic posted was 2016) My heart is also broken knowing workers died on it that morning. Just like you and I, they went to work, never to return home.

The only reason this place potentially deserves one star is for the bridge view. I had never been…read moredown there before but anticipated walking around with my dog. Upon exiting our vehicle, we snapped this photo and then left. The park is a complete dump. Broken glass EVERYWHERE. Meaning you probably can't even take one step without stepping on some. I was not risking my dog's paws to stay more than the moment we did. And the activities going on around there (drugs and prostitution) were definitely not something any law abiding citizen wished to be around. I knew this park was in Baltimore City so why I expected anything more...I'm still kicking myself for even giving them the chance.

I love Baltimore…read more Jeremy and I had plans to meet up with a group of friends to celebrate Chris's birthday at 6pm. But the weather was lovely and we were bored sitting around the apartment so we went to waste some time downtown. We parked in Little Italy and walked the entire promenade for like the 15th time. There's always something to see... this time we saw TWO couples dressed for their wedding, and an entire dinner cruise worth of people wearing white. I see the need for some updates in the area. New neighborhoods are springing up, and old neighborhoods are being gentrified, but the area around the harbor remains the same... only slowly losing its charm to a mishmash of stores that don't offer anything unique, and over-priced restaurants. Though I was glad to see Angeli's pizza - we had Chris's birthday dinner at their Little Italy location last year and had a blast. Rash Field is a hot mess. I don't know what they think they're doing with that space, but it's ugly, broken, unmaintained, and dangerous. It's supposed to be a family friendly place, with a (scary as hell looking, Silent Hill-esque) playground but just a quick look around revealed many places where children should not go. I miss that crazy fountain, and the merry-go-round. But the new marsh area by the aquarium is pretty cool. I would have been absolutely thrilled if the otters had shown themselves, but alas I couldn't find any hint of them. I also adore the paddle dragons. And now there are electric pirate ships. No paddling required! Sadly, they are in no way accessible, but I still enjoy watching them. It's absolutely possible to have a great time at the Inner Harbor without spending any money (except for parking) just people/boat watching. Street performers, such as the dude playing the violin, provide the soundtrack. There are a lot of events held throughout the year in this area. Nothing much was going on when we were there, but the Book Festival is coming up... and the German Christmas Village is fantastic. I highly recommend my city. Go check it out.

The Inner Harbor is a must for all tourists visiting Baltimore. It is rich with cultural and…read moreseveral restaurant options. In the summer there are several attractions and music events. The location is convenient and great for an afternoon stroll.

One of my favorite place to stop and touch grass connect with nature listen to the water, watch the…read moreducks and just be still. SO calming and relaxing, during my late visit i did notice that you are able to take a water taxi, not sure of where is goes but im sure its a nice ride on the water so i'm definitely going to checking that out this summer.

A beautiful, open land in Canton with fun events, views of Baltimore, and good vibes. Canton…read moreWaterfront Park has been the place to be, especially during the summer. Enjoy First Thursdays during the summer months, food trucks, and other fun events. Sit and have a picnic with friends, or just stroll through during your next walk. Conveniently located in Canton, allowing you to enjoy the park is every way. Parking is available on the street or in the little lot (if there are no events going on) and there is a park bathroom there, as well. My favorite part is enjoying the view of the water, seeing the sails come by, and admiring the boats that are cruising through or pulling up to the waterfront docks!