Mount Vernon
Culture and Entertainment are just two of the many words to describe Mount Vernon. Walking distance to the Baltimore Train Station and central business districts, Mount Vernon is one of Baltimore’s most accessible neighborhoods. Known for its historic brownstones, parks and cherry blossoms, Mount Vernon is a place you will want to call home.
Sip & Socialize
Grab a cup of joe at Sophomore Coffee and peruse local art galleries, like the Waller Gallery and Motor House, a nonprofit arts hub. Behind the Motor House is Graffiti Alley where local artists can create murals and new artistic creations. Hot tip - it’s a great spot for selfies.
Another midday stop option is Station North Arts Cafe Gallery, an artsy coffee shop serving breakfast fare, salads, and sandwiches located on W North Ave.
Swing by the taproom at Charm City Meadworks and learn why the “deliciously inventive” beverage, Mead, is making headlines. Or check out Guilford Hall Brewery, a European-style restaurant, and Biergarten located in the original 1898 Crown Cork & Seal Factory.
For a more lively experience, head to Ottobar on N Howard Street, labeled by Rolling Stone as one of the 10 Best Live Music Venues in America. Ottobar’s Upstairs Bar is open daily for karaoke, trivia, comedy, pool, and more.
Dining
Transport to Venezuela at Alma Cocina Latina on North Charles Street. An exquisite Latin culinary experience with lavish plants and purposeful decor, the restaurant consistently is voted among the best in Baltimore. They are famous for their arepas and an overall spicy, savory menu.
Foraged, on N Charles St, is a new take on farm-to-table. The hyper-seasonal eatery’s menu is comprised of local and seasonal ingredients and changes daily. You may experience dishes ranging from pig parts to mushroom stew, braised lamb neck, and heirloom grains risotto.
Tapas Teatro introduced the tapas concept to Baltimore in 2001 and remains a local leader. The small plates dining concept regularly updates its menu to serve the freshest, seasonal fare along with an extensive wine list and beer selection and of course, Sangria.
Lastly, Soul Kuisine Cafe on E North Ave delivers home-style soul food ranging from sandwiches and wraps to burgers, wings, and platters of ribs, fish, chicken, and crab.
Shop
Pearson’s Florist, located on the corner of North Charles and North Avenue, this floral destination has been a local attraction in Baltimore for more than 30 years.
The Parlor, a former funeral home, is finding new life as a creative workspace, restaurant bar, offices, and a pop-up location for arts festivals, events, and more. Keep an eye on the website for updates on what experiences are coming up.
Made in Baltimore has been supporting makers and manufacturers in Baltimore City since 2016. This organization supports a host of award-winning manufacturers, retailers, and maker space product-based businesses and hosts several pop-ups a year in the Station North community.
Artist & Craftsman Supply is the largest art store in Baltimore with two whole floors dedicated to art and craft supplies – a welcome destination for the many artists who have studios in the community.