Wise Ave Volunteer Fire Dept

12.1 mi

The local volunteer fire department in Severna Park, MD…read more The cool thing about most fire departments is that they have some common areas that they rent out to the public for a variety of functions. This one has a good bit of space for larger events. The annual Privateer Feast fundraiser for breast cancer research was moved to this venue for the first time this year - as we had outgrown the old venue and were turning people away! The place has a large kitchen, multiple sets of restrooms, and a stage for performing acts.

Carnival time!

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Carnival time!

Baltimore Fire Fighters Local 734 Afl-CIO Clc

4.0

7.8 mi

Great renovation . Great staff. If you don't have a Ravens ticket, a great place to hang during the…read moregame.. Great flat screen TVs

Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire

(2 reviews)

18.6 mi

I would like to acknowledge and thank volunteer Ian who gave me…read more wonderful assistance tonight. He was courteous, more than helpful, and helped an 80 yo woman to find her way home. I was hopelessly lost and becoming more frantic with each passing minute. Ian and his associate (I never got her name) assured me they would help, and indeed they did. I am sending their Unit (#500) a donation for their fine work. In this day and age too many people avoid "getting involved", but not the truly caring people like this group. I regard them as my guardian angels. To just say "thank you" does not seem adequate. Blessings to all of them! M. Barbara R.

This place is seriously the BEST for children's birthday parties! Larry and Mike are amazing. More…read moreto come soon, along with pictures!

Savage Volunteer Fire Company

19.8 mi

Stopped by for COVID testing. It was a painless process. The process took less than 15 minutes…read more There is no cost for the test. Insurance is not required. Results are available within 24-72 hours. Stay safe.

Covid Testing Center - Quick and Easy

New rapid test available.

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Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department

4.3

(3 reviews)

14.1 mi

We jut discovered Food Truck Friday at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department! (Apr 2026) About a…read moredozen vendors that vary somewhat each week. We got Catalyst Hot Dogs! Started by a guy from Jersey, making dogs, smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, soft drinks, and more snacks, sides, and sweets. Their menu has ten dressed dogs, vegan dogs, and fourteen toppings for build-it-yourself requests. There are combos that save you a few dollars. We got the best Chicago Dogs in this area! Loaded with toppings. Every bite was a delight. Other vendors this week? We saw kettle corn, popcorn, Greek food, pizza, fish and chips, waffles, tacos, seafood, bbq, burgers, gelato, cupcakes, and even EC Diner! The list varies every week. For this event, the VFD is the sole beverage-seller, at good prices, as a bit of a fundraiser. We"ll becoming back for more Food Truck Fridays at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department!

The new Elkridge Fire Department is expansive and nicely done. They seem like they are really…read moretrying to market themselves as a place for the community to come together and enjoy events. Every Friday afternoon/evening they have Food Truck Fridays, and every Wednesday they have Bingo where you can win up to $1000. You can even buy food and drinks at Bingo. They have a pretty large meeting space, and ample parking. Bathrooms are clean. People are friendly. I can't wait to see what they do with it next.

My son in the fire truck!

Food truck Fridays! Blackened shrimp tacos from Taco Bar

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The VFD sells soft beverages among the dozen or so food trucks

Seat Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department

34.2 mi

100% volunteer fire station staffed with non paid members who volunteer their time to keep the…read morestation in service.

George Peabody Library

4.8

(76 reviews)

7.5 mi

Absolutely beautiful location. I love that so much of the history is preserved and cared for so…read moreintensely. If I were still in school, it would certainly be my top place to find quiet while studying.

Beautiful library with a rustic and magical feel and plenty of space for studying. I was able to…read moreget free wifi and sat down in a corridor of the bottom level. Apparently the upper levels of the library aren't open to visitors, but just sitting in the main floor was stunning.

OCTOBER 15, 2024: MUSIC OF UKRAINE

Inside the exhibition space

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OCTOBER 15, 2024: MUSIC OF UKRAINE

Edgar Allan Poe Grave

4.5

(94 reviews)

7.8 mi

Super cool spot. It was a cloudy and gloomy day when we walked by so it made this place feel eerie…read more The grounds and graves all looked well kept.

Located in a former church, now an event space, the grave is front and center. It has a short time…read moreline of Poe's life and brief introduction about the famous author. It is easily accessible and near the University of Maryland campus.

At Westminster Church Cemetery

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At Westminster Church Cemetery

Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place

4.7

(72 reviews)

7.6 mi

Definitely a cool bit of history in Monument City!…read more The Washington Monument is the first major monument dedicated to this country's first president. Inside the building, there is a little area with interactive screens explaining the history of the monument in Baltimore city. This is free to peruse. For a modest price, you can reserve a time to go up the tower portion of the monument. It is clearly old, with stone steps spiraling up clockwise until reaching an observation spot at the top. It is tight and you may have to wait in the odd window well while someone else goes up or down past you. There are four windows each labeled "North," "South," "East," and "West" with different vistas of the city. My kids are rather enjoyed it; even Child #3 climbed up over half the steps on his own at just shy of 2 years old. The surrounding area of "Mount Vernon Place" is covered with nice areas for sitting, looking at statues of contemporaries of George Washington (e.g. the Marquis de Lafayette). Highly recommend coming out during Flower Fest in early May!

This is a great monument and little detour walking around the wonderful city of Baltimore. We were…read moreon a walk and saw it peeking through one of the side streets and had to walk up and get a closer look. The pathway up the street was serene and there were a couple of statues along the way. The monument is surrounded by a roundabout and stands tall and proud smack in the middle of it. Great representation for the OG President!

07-25-22

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Hampton National Historic Site

4.2

(24 reviews)

11.6 mi

We visited the Hampton National Historic Site in Towson this past weekend. This estate was owned by…read morethe Ridgely family for 7 generations from 1745 to 1948. The Georgia mansion home was the largest private home in America when it was completed in 1790. The estate was a plantation, one of the largest in Maryland, and hundreds of people were enslaved at the plantation until the end of the Civil War. The property is operated by the National Park Service, so a park ranger gives guided tours of the property. Our ranger guide was really friendly and did a wonderful job guiding us through the house. She taught us about the history of the area, the family, and the estate. She taught us about the architecture of the house and the artifacts visible throughout the house (many of which are original to the home). She also highlighted the lives and stories of enslaved persons who spent part or the entirety of their lives at Ridgely. There is some important Maryland history here at Hampton, and I really appreciated our experience. The house is undergoing some renovations right now and we were a bit tight on time, so we weren't able to explore the grounds (I think you can visit the slave quarters, cemetery, and more on the grounds), so I'd like to go back and explore more of the site's history. As an NPS property, it's free to visit and tour and definitely worth checking out. It's history hidden in plain sight - you've probably driven past it many times without stopping by!

We went on the 1 hour tour inside the house and were amazed by the renovation and details of the…read moreestate. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and answered our questions. I would recommend getting tickets to tour the house. We went last year and were only able to walk the grounds. Tickets are only $1 at recreation.gov.

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Mt Vernon Belvedere

4.3

(3 reviews)

7.6 mi

An old school building in an old school neighborhood. It's been preserved nicely over the years and…read moreought to be on your visit list of Baltimore.

This used to be a happening hotel back in the early 1900s where celebrities and some Presidents…read morehave stayed. You can see the pictures on the walls and enjoy the historical elegance. The building was converted into condos and that explains the industrial style toilets that can flush anything. I would love living here for both location (nestled in Mt Vernon) and historical ties but the washer/dryers are limited (I think there are two per floor). There is The Owl Bar downstairs and the The 13th Floor lounge on the top floor with amazing city views.

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'Hotel Belvedere'

Shot Tower

3.3

(11 reviews)

6.9 mi

Well, that was lame. Nice noticeable landmark that we walked to and it was completely closed up. I…read moreshould have checked the hours, but they're so darned limited anyway that it's useless for most. Erected in 1828 for making shot. Molten lead, poured through a sieve at the top, dropped into a tank of water inside the base. Height 234 feet, 3 inches. Diameter at base 40 feet. At top 20 feet. Owned by the City of Baltimore.

This past Saturday, my husband and I were able to visit the Phoenix Shot Tower, also known as the…read moreOld Baltimore Shot Tower, which is a red brick shot tower, 234 feet tall, at the foot of the Jones Falls Expressway. When it was completed in 1828, it was the tallest structure in the United States. The tower was originally known as the "Phoenix Shot Tower", then the "Merchants' Shot Tower", and now is also sometimes called the "Old Baltimore Shot Tower". It is the only surviving shot tower among three that existed in Baltimore, and was designated a National Historic Landmark on November 11, 1971. The Phoenix Shot Tower was named for the lead shot that was manufactured there from 1828 to 1892. Molten lead was dropped from a platform at the top of the tower, traveling through a colander-like device into a vat of cold water to create the shot.