The waterfront neighborhood of Fells Point is one of Baltimore’s oldest neighborhoods- and one of the main areas not destroyed by the Great Fire in 1904. As a result, many of the buildings date from the 1700’s and 1800’s. The history and charm of this National Historic District can not be overstated. It’s well worth a visit any time that you are in Baltimore! Here’s a handy list of things to do in Fells Point when you are in the area.
Outdoor Dining
In 2023, Baltimore made outdoor dining a permanent feature of Fells Point. Many bars and restaurants have created “parklets” full of plants in Instagram worthy settings. Here are a few favorites:
- Duda’s Tavern
1600 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 276-9719
Duda’s has been a family owned and operated business for over 50 years. They are known as a neighborhood locals bar, and their crab cake is amazing. - Kooper’s Tavern
1702 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph:(410) 563-5423
Named for the owner’s dog (sadly deceased now) Kooper’s is known for its vast array of burgers. - Abbey Burger Bistro
811 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 522-1428
Another Fells Point staple known for its burgers, including shrimp and bison burgers. - Nanami Cafe
907 S Ann St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 327-9400
Situated right on the Anne St Pier, Nanami offers excellent sushi and waterfront views. - Thames St Oyster House
1728 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (443) 449-7726
Some of the best seafood in Baltimore city. Reservations are a must- it can get quite busy. - Peters Inn
504 S Ann St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 675-7313 (don’t call for reservations)
Reservations by email only: [email protected]
Fells Point’s former best kept secret- now everyone knows about this restaurant! Great food served in an eclectic atmosphere. Reservations are a must, and they are accepted via email only.
Shopping
You won’t be disappointed by the many independently owned small shops in Fells Point. Shop small, shop local!
- Sound Garden
1616 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 563-9011
With lines that snake down the sidewalk on Record Store Day, Soundgarden is the place to go to browse a vast array of vinyl and CDs. - Su Casa
901 S Bond St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 522-7010
Su Casa has everything you need to outfit your home in a unique way. - Zelda Zen
1634 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 625-2424
Clothing, jewelry, and gifts in a charming setting. - Greedy Reads
1744 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 276-6222
A locally owned independent bookstore. They sponser a lot of events and book signings so make sure to check their web site to see if anything is going on. - The Spice and Tea Exchange
1635 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 274-0762
This shop opened in 2023 and offers spices, loose-leaf teas, and gifts. - The Seasoned Olive
805 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 868-6457
Adventurous cooks will delight in the selection of gourmet foods and olive oils in this shop.
Bar Hopping
Fells Point has the greatest concentration of bars and restaurants in Baltimore City. You’ll never have to wander far to find a place to imbibe.
- Bertha’s Tavern
734 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 327-5795
Home of the famous “Eat Bertha’s Mussel’s” bumper sticker, Bertha’s serves (you guessed it) mussels, as well as a wide variety of other munchies. - Max’s Taphouse
733 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 675-6297
One of the best beer bars in the world, Max’s has been family owned and operated since 1986. They have 108 draft beers and 4 hand cask lines, as well as over 1600 varieties of bottled beer. - The Horse You Came in On Saloon
1626 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 327-8111
The oldest bar in continuous operation in the US, The Horse is a great place to take a load off and sip a brew. - Rye
1639 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (667) 205-1096
Home to some of the most innovative cocktails in baltimore city, Rye is the place to go when you want something besides beer. Housed in the former Leadbetter’s building, for those of you who remember Fells Point bar history. - Duda’s Tavern
1600 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 276-9719
hang with the locals as you sip a beer at Duda’s. - Cat’s Eye Pub
1730 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 276-9866
Once a biker bar, Cat’s Eye is now known as one of the best places to see live music in the city. They have bands every night.
Live Music
The concentration of bars in Fells Point means that there is a great concentration of live music too! Here are some favorites:
- Bertha’s Tavern
734 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 327-5795 - Cat’s Eye Pub
1730 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 276-9866 - The Horse You Came in On
1626 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 327-8111 - The Admiral’s Cup
1647 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 534-5555 - Keystone Korner Baltimore
1350 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 946-6726
Baltimore’s premier Jazz bar. Reservations recommended!
Baltimore Ghost Tours
Tours depart from the Fells Point Square, near Max’s Taphouse (map showing exact location)
Tickets by phone: (877) 293-1571
Tickets online: Baltimoreghosttours.com
Baltimore Ghost Tours has been delighting locals and visitors alike for over 20 years of haunted history tours. With over 400 Tripadisor reviews, Baltimore Ghost Tours is Baltimore’s top haunted attraction. Choose from an all ages, dog friendly walking ghost tour, or a 21 and over haunted pub tour. Tours run Friday and Saturday nights only, March- November. Discounted group tours are available any night of the week- perfect for corporate team building, your best friend’s bachelorette party, your mom’s 60th birthday, your family reunion, your student group, or any other reason you want to gather some friends and have a great time!
- The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk– Family and dog friendly haunted history tour. Lasts 1-1.5 hours depending on the tour guide. Completely outdoor tour.
- The Original Fells Point Haunted Pub Tour– 21 and over only. Lasts 2-2.5 hours, depending on the tour guide. This tour goes inside some haunted pubs where guests may choose to get a drink.
Visit Billie Holiday’s childhood home: The Billie Holiday Project
217 S Durham St, Baltimore MD
The Billie Holiday Project is a neighborhood improvement effort on the 200 block of South Durham Street in Upper Fells Point. The are murals and a plaque on the house where she lived at 217 S. Durham St. Bring your camera for some great photo ops!
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park
1417 Thames Street Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: 410-685-0295
Web site: https://livingclassrooms.org/programs/fdimmp/
The Frederick Douglass- Isaac Myers Maritime Park is a Living Classrooms Foundation campus (and headquarters) and national heritage site that celebrates the contributions of African Americans in the development of Baltimore’s maritime industry. The site honors and interprets the city’s African- American maritime history, while preserving one of the city’s oldest existing waterfront industrial buildings.
Urban Pirates
The Pirate Ship departs from the Ann St Pier in Fells Point
Tickets by phone: 410-327-8378
Tickets online: Urban Pirates
Learn to talk, dance, and play games like a pirate, blast enemies with water cannons and navigate treacherous waters to discover vast treasures.
Get a New Tattoo
Fells Point has a couple of great tattoo shops, inlcuding a museum that explores the history and artifacts of modern electric tattooing.
- Baltimore Tattoo Museum.
1534 Eastern Ave Baltimore MD 21231
Ph: (410) 522-5800
Since 1999 The Baltimore Tattoo museum has served as an archive of tattoo information as well as a place to get a new tattoo - Saints and Sinners
1610 Thames St. Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: 410-276-1300
Opened in 2002
Wellness and Beauty
Take a break from all that walking around with a healing treatment at one of these Fells Point spas.
- The Healing Path.
1819 Thames Street Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: 410-637-3760
Offers massage, reflexology, skin care, and more. - Alpha Studio
817 S Bond St Baltimore, MD 21231
Ph: (410) 327-1300
Eco conscious hair salon.