We stopped into EC Pops right before leaving Baltimore because we wanted to grab a few souvenirs and honestly, this ended up being one of the most fun stops of the trip. I immediately grabbed one of the Baltimore "There's more than m*rder here" sweatshirts and I am obsessed. They also had great crewneck sweatshirts for $15, plus tons of other shirts and gifts. If you're into Old Bay, Baltimore pride, or hyper-specific local humor, this place is your playground. The selection is wild in a good way. Stickers, shirts, hats, gifts you didn't know you needed, and things you definitely wouldn't think of unless you were standing there laughing at them. It's one of those stores where you keep saying, "Oh my god, look at THIS." We went upstairs and noticed a random stuffed squirrel on the floor and kind of laughed it off... until a few minutes later when we learned why. We were greeted by the owner's massive, incredibly friendly Great Dane, who was absolutely beautiful and fully committed to getting attention and love from everyone. We also ended up chatting with the owner about the Edgar Allan Poe duck, which of course we both had to buy. He hand-designed it, it's made in the U.S., and it's exactly the kind of weird-perfect Baltimore souvenir you hope to find but usually don't. EC Pops is fun, quirky, local, and full of personality just like Baltimore itself. Awesome merch, genuinely friendly vibes, surprise dog encounters, and souvenirs that actually feel special instead of generic. read more