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    Sagamore Spirit Distillery

    4.8 (334 reviews)
    ModerateDistilleries, Tours
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Juan F.

    Came here at 11am when they opened. Nothing like whisky hitting your belly on an empty stomach. They also happened to have the Whisky on the Water event so they had a bunch of food trucks and other vendors. Super cool atmosphere. Drinks were incredible. Would come back and do the tour next time.

    Espresso martini
    Kelly L.

    I have been to sagamore multiple times and have always enjoyed my time there! The staff members are so welcoming and helpful! I have taken the cocktail mixing classes (twice) and they are amazing! I've also just been there for a drink and the variety of drinks they have is perfect for all taste pallets. Highly recommend making a stop here if you're in the area!

    Tour tasting
    Allegra A.

    Booked a tour for a Saturday for four of us the afternoon before and there was plenty of availability. Jon was our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions! The tour was informative and included a tasting at the end. After the tour we popped into 1909 Bar for another a drink and to try a Rye that was not part of the tasting. The bar is a lot smaller than the gift shop and can sometimes be closed for private events. Plenty of selection of items in the gift shop available for purchase. Sagamore is situated right on the water in Port Covington area of Baltimore making for very scenic views! There is paid parking in the area.

    Nicole B.

    I love coming to Sagamore, they are always friendly and I learn something new. My friends and I attended the brunch cocktail class for my birthday and we had a blast. The instructor was great and we really enjoyed the two brunch cocktails we made, they had a fall vibe to them and gave me some ideas to make at home.

    Spring Mint Fizz
    Ren H.

    Having Sagamore's distillery nearby is very fun! I recently came back again for their 8 year anniversary and took their mixology class with a friend. It was my 2nd time taking a class. The first time I had also gotten a tour which was neat. Their store inside is clean and nicely laid out. The staff are friendly and personable. It was fun to take the mixology class again. We made 2 delicious cocktails and our mixologist was great. It's a fun activity to do on your own or with friends. I would definitely keep coming back to take more classes!

    James D.

    Had a great one hour tour of the distillery for 22 bucks on a Friday at noon in mid May. The four of us ended up getting a private tour as there were no other patrons. Our guide, Leah was terrific. She really knew her stuff and I asked her a lot of questions about their operation...she explained that the guides all have to be trained by actually doing the various jobs they have on site. Leah started our tour off with a small, refreshing rye cocktail! Nice touch. Unfortunately, we missed their bottling shift by about 10 minutes and I really wish we'd seen the line running. The tour finished off in their tasting room and we.were able to taste 4 different ryes, including their high end Manhattan finish. My favorite was the double oaked, through the Small Batvh was also tasty.

    Talika B.

    I have been wanting to go here since they opened. Glad we made it. It was a surprise visit for a special friend, and they enjoyed it. Leah our tour guide was amazing. The whole ambiance, the setting, the drinks, the tasting and the friendly and professional staff made the visit worth it. Definitely going back.

    Time to eat! Salmon and wings!
    Tiffany J.

    Such a great experience! We kicked things off with the cocktail making class, perfect for a date night or fun outing with friends. The instructor was full of energy and made the whole thing super engaging. After the class, we headed to the restaurant and took advantage of the beautiful weather by sitting at the outdoor bar. The food was delicious, and the bartender was incredibly knowledgeable about both the drinks and food menu. Definitely a spot worth revisiting!

    Jason J.

    So . . . long story short . . . or maybe still long. I primarily consider myself a craft beer/mexzal drinker but lately I've been on a whiskey kick (primarily bourbon). Earlier in the year I toured a few distilleries in Kentucky and oh boy were my eyes opened. I found the history fascinating and even visited a bourbon museum in Bardstown. I purchased several bottles on this trip and a few more since. It turns out that I enjoy the taste . . . unlike how I remember it from the cheap whiskey shots I tried in my 20s. Last week, out of curiosity, I checked Yelp for nearby whiskey distilleries and was surprised to find Sagamore Spirit a mere 24 minutes from my house. There are a couple smaller places around that I'll check out but Sagamore called out to me this day. Following Maryland history and tradition Sagamore is a rye whiskey distillery. Upon arrival for my tour I was handed one of their premixed cocktails . . . Fantastic! I took a noon tour on a cold snowy Sunday and was the only one on the tour, which was great (but I'm sure unusual). My tour guide Paige (pretty sure her name was Paige) was great. I'm not going into too much detail here so I don't give you any misremembered facts. I learned all about the history of Maryland distilleries and their distilling process. Some of the equipment had cute "easy to remember names." (I want to say Kettle Dee and Kettle Dumb . . . . please don't quote me on that.) Then we got to the tasting. All were good. Rye is a little spicier to me than bourbon so I was surprised that my favorite was the cask strength. I definitely picked up a bottle at the gift shop (along with other things) before I left. This should definitely be on your "Things You Must Do In Baltimore" list! I know it's on my "Things To Do Again" list.

    Renee J.

    We stopped in to Sagamore after our lunch next door. The building is aesthetically beautiful and shows of the gift items and liquor for sale. The gentleman at the desk was very helpful in explaining their tours and offerings. I look forward to returning for a longer visit and tour.

    Great local distillery with smooth Rye Whiskey
    Deborah B.

    The distillers take pride in their product, especially now that they are Maryland Made. Many of the grains are grown in Maryland, the water is from Maryland, and of course distilled in Maryland. Their unique flavors are from the Maryland Oak barrels and stirring them in Maryland Rickhouses. If you haven't been in the past year, the area has more options, dining and an out door bar are next door. Bar 1909 pours flights, cocktails and make a fabulous Manhattan. Take the time to do the tour,

    Maple & whiskey cold brew!
    Kelci S.

    Incredible experience! My bestfriend & sister decided to check out the brunch cocktail class at 10am. The tickets were a reasonable $30 for two drinks. Parking was free for about two hours, which was just enough time for us to eat and grab brunch next door at Rye Street. The location is absolutely stunning with waterfront views. Mike, our whiskey professor was amazing. We were half sleep arriving at 10am, and he made sure to keep us engaged throughout the experience. He was able to thoroughly explain all of the history, creation, and distilling process of Sagamore's rye whiskey. Class was hands on, and were were able to add as much or as little ingredients as we desired. The "seelbach" whiskey mimosa was fantastic, and I loved that we used non alcoholic champagne so we wouldn't lose the whiskey finish. The whiskey cold brew was actually my favorite. The maple syrup was made in house, and it was interesting that we added orange liqueur to pull out those whiskey notes. After class, we were able to take our drinks down to the outdoor patio to enjoy the views of the Baltimore harbor. This was such a fun experience that I highly recommend!

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    Joy R.

    I do not like rye but I LOVE this place!!!! If you are in the area, definitely try it. The melon ryelada is the most refreshing drink I've had all summer. Don't be turned off my cantaloupe syrup. I do NOT like cantaloupe but it wasn't over powering. And there's cute outdoor seating on the water.

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    Domino Sugar Baltimore - The Iconic Domino Sugars neon sign.

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    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.8 miLocust Point Industrial Area

    The Domino Sugars (4-25-1951) neon sign and the famed "Charm'tastic Mile" (4-25-2016) were both…read moreintroduced to the City of Baltimore on the same-day 65-years apart. What an amazing piece of history for Charm City tourists and local area residents.

    For years and years I passed by the domino sugar factory wondering what sort of work wonka and his…read moreOompa Loompas were up to inside. Finally my day had come, I had earned my golden ticket into the factory! Through an associated corporation my family and I were granted access to a small tour through the factory and what a glorious day it was. The staff members were all welcoming and showered me in domino pizza jokes. Our tour guide was so knowledgable of everything going on. The factory itself was clean and free of ants and bugs. We were allowed to go onto the roof of the factory and see the Baltimore skyline from right below the famous sign. From this day forward I will never purchase another bag of sugar that doesn't have the domino sugar label on it (or refil my domino container with the Walmart brand my essential sugar, because I learned it's the same sugar!)

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    Watermark Cruises - Our vessel. the Lady Sarah.

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    3.8(40 reviews)
    1.4 miInner Harbor
    Locally owned & operated
    Committed to satisfaction

    We took my family visiting from out of town on the harbor tour. My family members visiting have…read moremobility issues after recent surgeries, so this was a low impact option for them. The tour we took was $25 per person. Picking up the tickets I preordered was easy. With boarding, no one told us when it was time to board though we were sitting at the dock, but we saw a group going and went along with them. Seating on the boat included an upper deck to enjoy the air; my family preferred the lower deck which was booth style. We found a booth together easily. There were large windows to look outside, but the narration was prerecorded and kind of quiet. Occasionally a crew member would chime in. The narration was always pointing out things on the starboard side, so keep that in mind. The interior seemed kind of outdated overall and most of the other people on the tour were on the elderly side, so it might cater more towards that audience. Overall, this was an okay tour of the harbor. The price was fine for what it was, but I wouldn't personally choose to do this tour again. I know there are other options that might be better through the company, so only speaking from my experience with what I described.

    This was supposed to be a sunset cruise, and it barely was. The boat should have left an hour…read moreearlier. There really weren't any open areas to see the sunset, and the sun was already below the skyline when we were out on the water....The crew was great , but you get only 2 stars because, the sunset which was supposed to be the star of the show was really just a no show, and this was not because of the weather, it was because of the scheduling and the simple fact that where the boat traveled, there really was not an acceptable place to even view the sunset......

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    4.5(43 reviews)
    1.6 miFells Point

    We took a food tour of Little Italy/Jonestown in Baltimore. Mary Margaret was a great tour guide…read moreand very knowledgeable about the area. We had a small group of four and visited Attman's, Isabella's brick oven, La Tavola, and Osteria Da Amedeo. Food tours are great way of seeing what local life is like and skipping to the front of the line to taste a variety of dishes. We saw historic sites like the Lloyd street synagogue, Corned beef row, the Carroll Mansion, Reginald F. Lewis museum, and birthplace of the Star spangled banner flag. It was about a 3.5 hour walking tour and there were intermittent breaks to eat in restaurants. Before this tour I had no idea there was a 'Little Italy' or a 'Corned beef row' and how much history these places had from the restaurants started by immigrants in the 1800s. It also makes a difference having an enthusiastic group and getting to know everyone. This tour is highly recommended.

    Our guide, Mary Margaret, did a great job of introducing our group of 12 to Fells Point. We stopped…read moreat 4 places for delicious treats, some unique to Baltimore, like tater tots topped with crab and cheese. The tour was from 3p (get there at 2:45p) to 6:30p with ample time to enjoy the food and her commentary. She knows all about the area, its history, current state, and the bars and restaurants. Made me want to come back! Our guide spoke clearly, answered many questions, kept us together, and showed care and attention to the group and to the owners we encountered. Very nice experience! Do be sure to wear reasonable shoes, though, because you'll be walked on some rough surfaces. Enjoy!

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    Urban Pirates

    Urban Pirates

    3.9(126 reviews)
    1.5 miCanton

    Our evening cruise with Urban Pirates was a fun adults-only hour of BYO drinking, dancing, and…read moreactually-amusing pirate jokes and songs :-). We cooled with a great summer breeze. You know you always wanted a water-view of the harbor. It was only around $35. Not bad. And we had all of Fells Point to play in for the rest of the evening.

    I wanted to take my kids on a little summer adventure and came across Urban Pirates, a pirate…read morethemed boat adventure, that takes place in the Inner Harbor/Downtown area of Baltimore. To start, we booked tickets online. Our adventure did not sell out so they called us and rescheduled for later the same day. When we arrived, we checked in under a tent that was set up at the end of small street along the water. The tent had some pirate themed items for sale. We waited there, on some benches, until our cruise was ready. Once on the ship tattoos and nicknames were given, stories were told, songs were sung and dances danced. There were battles with pirates, water cannons, treasure to be had all will cruising the waters of downtown Baltimore. Overall, a pretty cool adventure. Urban Pirates is definitely not cheap. My son, who is 8, really enjoyed the experience. My daughter, a middle schooler, had a little less fun. But there were kids older than her on our boat that were really into it. So, like a lot of things, you'll mostly get out of Urban Pirates what you are willing to put into it. Yaaaaar!

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    City Brew Tours Baltimore - Behind the scenes tour

    City Brew Tours Baltimore

    4.9(75 reviews)
    1.9 miDowntown

    So with everything closed our company decided to provide a summer event employees could enjoy from…read morehome, one of the activities was the home brew experience by City Brew Tours. Don't know how to brew - NO PROBLEM Don't Have the supplies and equipment to Brew - NO PROBLEM Don't mind waiting 2 weeks for you Beer to ferment - THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU! So as I said our company offered employees a Home Brew experience as one of the options for our summer event this year, you can choose from 2 types of beer to brew, then you wait and about a week before the event a big box off supplies and equipment arrives at your door. The day before the event you get an e-mail with a zoom meeting invite for the actual event, along with some instructions so you are ready when the class starts. Our Instructors were Mike and Kevin, they meeting started on time and while the is some downtime while the water boils and the grains steep Mike and Kevin kept things interesting with helpful hints and tips, Brewing history, the reasons why you are going what you are doing at a certain time, what happens when you do certain things, why those things are good, bad or necessary and what to expect in the next two weeks while you are waiting for your beer to finish. There were some questions from our group and Mike answered them all, he was very knowledgeable about beer and the process of making beer. While I don't think I will become a master brewer and take up brewing as a full time hobby I did very much enjoy the experience and found it very informative and educational . If you like beer, or even if you are not a huge fan (yes we had one in our group and he enjoyed the class as well) I would highly recommend trying this type of event at least once, just so you know a little more about beer. Based on my experience with this home brew event I would be very willing to attend one of City Brew Tours in person events when things open back up again. (And when I'm in a city they serve) Highly recommended just for the fun of it or if you want to try brewing but are afraid to go it alone the first time. 5 Stars for the event 10 stars for Mike and Kevin

    Our tour guide Josh is the best. And we had such a great…read moretime with our group. I would definitely recommend the tour .

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    The Turkey Hill Experience - Entry area ~ 4.6.26

    The Turkey Hill Experience

    4.0(372 reviews)
    53.7 mi
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    Every once in a while you drive past a place so many times that it almost becomes part of the…read morescenery. That was the Turkey Hill Experience for me. I'd driven past it countless times over the last few years but either didn't have enough time to stop or couldn't convince anyone else to stop with me. During my Lancaster Adventure Day, though, all of that changed. I purchased a Single Scoop ticket online ahead of time for $16.75 and reserved the very first time slot of the day at 10am. I figured a late-summer Thursday morning would be the sweet spot, and it turned out to be a great decision. It was busy enough that the place felt lively but not so crowded that I had to wait for every exhibit. Parking was plentiful, and I somehow managed to snag a spot right in front of the GIANT cow out front. Honestly, my day was already off to a fantastic start! The only hiccup of the visit came during check-in. Even though I'd already purchased my ticket online, I still had to wait in the same line as everyone buying gift shop items, purchasing admission and asking questions. Since there were only a two employees working both the registers and admissions, the line moved a little slower than I expected. If I could change one thing, it would be creating a separate express check-in line for folks who already have tickets. Once I finally made it inside, though, everything became easy peasy! The exhibits are completely self-guided, so you can wander at your own pace learning how Turkey Hill makes its ice cream and iced tea while playing with interactive displays along the way. One of my favorite parts was creating my own virtual ice cream flavor, complete with custom packaging. I also wanted to film my own Turkey Hill commercial, but those stations stayed busy the entire time I was there, so that'll have to wait until another visit. Naturally, I made a beeline for the tea sampling station. As someone who appreciates sugar-free options, I was thrilled to find both Zero Sugar Sweet Tea and Zero Sugar Fruit Punch available to sample. Both were fantastic! Then it was time for the part we'd all been waiting for...unlimited ice cream samples. One thing I really appreciated is that they weren't tiny little "blink and it's gone" samples. You picked two flavors, and they served actual scoops in a bowl. For an attraction centered around ice cream, that felt exactly right. My only tiny complaint? Wooden popsicle sticks instead of spoons. They definitely got the job done, but they made eating melting ice cream a little more awkward than it needed to be. Still...free and unlimited ice cream? I'm not about to complain too loudly! I spent about an hour wandering through the exhibits, playing with the interactive displays and enjoying the air conditioning on a hot August morning before making one final stop in the gift shop. Prices there were about what you'd expect for a tourist attraction, but there were plenty of fun souvenirs if you're looking to bring a little Turkey Hill home with you. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend visiting the Turkey Hill Experience at least once. I don't know that it's somewhere I'd return over and over again, but it was a fun, interactive way to spend an hour learning something new, eating entirely acceptable quantities of free ice cream and escaping the August heat. That sounds like a pretty successful adventure day to me!

    Turkey Hill Experience was a fun stop for our family! We visited with three kids, and everyone…read morefound something to enjoy. The interactive exhibits were engaging, and the kids loved learning how ice cream is made and creating their own virtual flavors. The highlight was definitely sampling the different ice cream flavors and making our own ice cream creations.

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    The Turkey Hill Experience - Free sample of yummy Black Raspberry ice cream

    Free sample of yummy Black Raspberry ice cream

    The Turkey Hill Experience - TASTE LAB

    TASTE LAB

    The Turkey Hill Experience - Exterior

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    Baltimore Ghost Tours

    Baltimore Ghost Tours

    4.4(47 reviews)
    1.8 miUpper Fells Point

    When you're traveling, you make it a point to do some touristy things, and for me, a…read moreguilty-pleasure touristy thing is doing a ghost tour that explores a place's potentially paranormal history. So doing an evening tour of Fells Point's haunted history felt like a no-brainer. And it proved to be a great time from start to finish. The first thing that I grew to appreciate was the professional service that I experienced long before I even started the tour. I had originally scheduled myself for a Wednesday night, but scoring a good deal on a concert ticket had me needing to make a change, and the people that I spoke with on the phone were super accommodating in doing so with ease. Long before the tour started, our guide proved to be super helpful and informative with the details that he texted about the tour. I wish our tour guide's name didn't escape me, because I loved how informative and in character he was, and also how personable and familiar he was with the staff at the places that we visited. Fell's Point is a super historical town that even has the founding family buried on the street that they lived on, and even has the last bar that Edgar Allen Poe visited before his death. It's the perfect location for a ghost tour, and we had the right person giving it. The dad jokes were on point, and I even got to hold an EKG meter outside one of the most haunted buildings in the area. Overall, whether you're a fan or believer of the paranormal, or someone just looking for an outside-the-box tour while traveling, this is a tour that I'd recommend!

    This is just a wonderful way to spend an hour in Fells Point. If you believe in ghosts, you'll…read morehave fun. If you don't believe in ghosts, you'll have fun. Rob does a tremendous job regaling his visitors with tales of the more mysterious and sordid history of Fells Point, all while sprinkling in so many humorous lines that keep it all light and fun despite the "dark" history he describes. And if you're not too ambulatory or have been enjoying the countless bars in the area, don't fret, it's not a lot of walking at all. Really glad we spent such a delightful hour with this engaging, professional guide who has his great delivery down pat. Thanks for the fun hour, Rob!

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    Three girls excitedly posing under the sign for "The Horse You Came in On Saloon"

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    Baltimore Ghost Tours - Tour guide Leanna tells a story along Thames St. during the Original Fells Point GhostWalk.

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    Tour guide Leanna tells a story along Thames St. during the Original Fells Point GhostWalk.

    Baltimore Heritage

    Baltimore Heritage

    5.0(3 reviews)
    1.9 miDowntown

    Thanks to this wonderful not for profit I can learn about the history and heritage of this fine…read morecity I love! Today I learned about Parks Sausage Company which was the first African American owned company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Parks Sausage Company, was headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Parks Sausage was successful because of its founder, Henry Parks. Parks started the company in 1951 with only two employees. Under his supervision, the company grew into a multimillion dollar business with almost 300 employees. Parks trained black and white workers. In his factory, he helped advance racial integration in the workplace. As an African American businessman, Parks knew he would be under increased scrutiny. Inside his factory he kept close watch over the sausage recipe that he had created. Parks would taste his sausage mixture everyday himself and he could tell if the mixture is off by a tiny fraction. Parks wanted to create and maintain a quality product so he introduced sell-by dates to his meat products. In addition, he invited federal inspectors to tour his plant at a time when only state inspectors were required. He did this for two reasons. First, to show how good his products were. Second, to show the community-at-large that African American owned businesses could maintain the same strict standards as white businesses. Baltimoreans didn't just love Parks Sausage, they loved Henry Parks. In 1963, city residents showed their love for Parks by electing him to the Baltimore City Council for two consecutive terms. During his time on the council, Parks pushed for laws that opened public accommodations to African Americans. He also worked to help ease bail requirements. Parks was a lifetime member of the NAACP.  On a local and national level, Henry Parks was recognized for his role as a pioneering African American entrepreneur and civil rights advocate. In 1982, Parks was given the honor of being designated a Distinguished American by the United States Congress. Today, employees at the Parks Sausage Plant, now re-named the Dietz & Watson Plant, no longer make Parks sausage.  But that does not mean that Henry Park's impact as a pioneer in the sausage industry has been forgotten. Everyday, as employees enter and exit work they drive along Henry Parks Jr. Drive and are reminded of Baltimore's original sausage king. NOTE: I want to acknowledge the not for profit Baltimore Heritage Organization for the information I learned about Parks Sausage and Henry Parks who was an important figure in the business community and in history.

    Such a cool organization! We booked their tour of Westminster Burial Grounds which explores the…read moregrounds and the catacombs underneath. Our tour guide was amazing! I feel terrible I do not remember her name (she did our tour on 4/26/25). She gave so much information and was happy to answer questions. We learned a lot and enjoyed the tour very much. I see they have other tours including upcoming boat tours, so I will definitely be booking more tours with them!

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