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This weekend me and pips (aka mrs. jonmc) will be in Baltimore. We have a wedding on Saturday to go to, but sunday and monday are more or less ours. Not to be cliched but I definitely want great crab cakes, pit beef, etc. We'll be staying by the inner harbor but we'll have a rental car. Please tell me the must-go joints. Thanks.
posted by jonmc around Baltimore, MD at 4:53 PM - 17 answers

My cousin has a job offer at Johns Hopkins (Homewood campus) and is considering a move to Baltimore--but where to live? They have a young kid and so need a good school and a short, preferably car-less commute to work, and would like a walkable, safe area--does this pretty much rule out the city? Coming from brownstone Brooklyn, which they like in most respects. Suggestions?
posted by agent99 around Baltimore, MD at 8:06 PM - 11 answers

I have tickets with my cousin and his kids (14/16 years old) to go to the Orioles game at 8:05pm on Sunday. But we also want to watch the World Cup Final somewhere first. Where would we be able to watch the game, with the teenagers in tow, so that we can get from there to Camden Yards easily/quickly? [more inside]
posted by gemmy around Baltimore, MD at 8:43 AM - 9 answers

I'm looking for accommodation in Baltimore in July/August for 5-7 weeks. I'm from the UK and I have no idea where to start, which parts of the town are safe, transport links, what normal rent is like in the area etc. [more inside]
posted by pikeandshield around Baltimore, MD at 12:05 PM - 9 answers

I need to know the name of the street that this building (the big one in the center of the map, with the pool) is on. The number on the door is 1659, but there is no street sign, and neither google nor mapquest show the street name. (Actually, Mapquest doesn't even show the street). "What's here" in google maps gives 201-203 Mohegan Dr, which is close but not correct. Any ideas?
posted by ubiquity around Havre de Grace, MD at 7:16 AM - 7 answers

I'm surprising the boyfriend for his birthday in early October with an overnight stay in Baltimore. What should we do for the two days we're there? [more inside]
posted by bluloo around Baltimore, MD at 10:26 AM - 24 answers

I'll be in Cambridge for a few hours tomorrow with my dog and am looking for some places to enjoy together. [more inside]
posted by atayah around Cambridge, MD at 5:09 PM - 0 answers

Looks like I'll have one day free in Annapolis (work trip) in early April. Anything cool to do? There are heaps of museums, any favorites? Anything doing on Chesapeake Bay that time of year? Thanks in advance.
posted by HaveYouTriedRebooting around Annapolis, MD at 9:45 AM - 13 answers

Hey Baltimore Mefites! I need your recommendations for a chill place to grab a drink after a show at the Meyerhoff. [more inside]
posted by grateful around Baltimore, MD at 11:34 AM - 5 answers

I've got maybe a day to kill with my wife and kid in Baltimore... never really been there before, so what are some must-see things in the area? I've vaguely heard something about cherry blossoms... when do those bloom or where is the best place to view them? I'll be going in mid-April, so I've got some time to plan. TIA!
posted by mhh5 around Baltimore, MD at 2:13 PM - 21 answers

I will be staying in the Gaithersburg, Maryland, area for four to six weeks and I'm looking for a decent extended stay hotel. Has anyone stayed in this area before and could you recommend a good extended stay hotel, preferably close to NIST? Thanks!
posted by Aanidaani around Gaithersburg, MD at 12:02 PM - 3 answers

I'm having trouble finding carpooling partners in the northwestern exurbs of Baltimore. Please help. [more inside]
posted by tckma around Baltimore, MD at 12:01 PM - 8 answers

Things to do in the evening around Baltimore Harbor and Fells Point that aren't too raucous or super crowded? [more inside]
posted by Morrigan around Baltimore, MD at 8:42 AM - 5 answers

I am looking for things to do that are unique to Baltimore, preferably walking distance (or public transportation accessible) from the Inner Harbor area. I like weird, kitschy, gothic, silly stuff. I enjoy the works of Edgar Allan Poe and John Waters. I have no dietary restrictions so bring on the food recommendations. I already plan to visit the American Visionary Art Museum and grab food at Cafe Hon and Helmands. Anything else off-the beaten path? [more inside]
posted by jacindahb around Baltimore, MD at 1:05 PM - 17 answers

My super awesome 27 year old best friend/ roommate is moving to Baltimore at the end of next month. What would be a good present to get her for the move? [more inside]
posted by nbaseman around Baltimore, MD at 10:59 AM - 11 answers

Where can I find an ideal and expansive place in or around Baltimore to teach someone how to drive manual transmission safely? [more inside]
posted by Asherah around Baltimore, MD at 4:42 PM - 18 answers

My mother wants to move to Baltimore. Which neighborhoods should she consider? [more inside]
posted by eviltiff around Baltimore, MD at 12:13 PM - 9 answers

What is it like to live in Baltimore as a mid-20s professional couple? [more inside]
posted by LudgerLassen around Baltimore, MD at 9:38 AM - 38 answers

Overnight parking garage. Baltimore Inner Harbor. Cheap. Any recommendations? (willing to ride a bus!) [more inside]
posted by chickencoop around Baltimore, MD at 1:31 PM - 7 answers

What are some great study spots in Baltimore City, MD? [more inside]
posted by bluelight around Baltimore, MD at 2:13 PM - 8 answers