If you have never visited us before, you will quickly discover that there is an endless variety of things to do during your Baltimore, MD vacation.  Below is just a sampling of local activities and attractions you may enjoy during your getaway at Scarborough Fair.

Scarborough Fair is a proud member of Authentic Baltimore, a group of historic institutions in the city, working to tell their unique story to visitors as they tour, dine and shop. Visit www.authenticbaltimore.org for a select list of historic sites, museums, galleries, and restaurants that are qualified to be called “Authentic Baltimore”!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

• October
• 1st through 31st - Enjoy special free or discounted events and attractions at Free Fall Baltimore.
• 3rd & 4th - Baltimore Ghost Tours. Fantastic tour of filled with surprising history and spooky stories. These Ghost tours are given Spring Summer and Fall as well, but this month they seem to take on an even more spooktacular appeal.
• 3rd - Fall Apple Festival . Baltimore Annual Festival celebrating the apple harvest with baked goods, vendors, booths and silent auction items.
• 4th & 5th - Maryland Renaissance Festival
• 10th & 11th - Baltimore Ghost Tours
• 11th & 12th - Maryland Renaissance Festival
• 12th - The Under Armour Baltimore Marathon and Running Festival. World-class running event for the entire family.
• 17th & 18th - Baltimore Ghost Tours
• 18th & 19th - Maryland Renaissance Festival
• 18th & 19th - Baltimore Open Studio Tour. Artists throughout the city open their studios to showcase their works.
• 22nd through November 30th - Center Stage Theater, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
• 24th & 25th - Baltimore Ghost Tours
• 31st - Baltimore Ghost Tours


• November
• October 22nd through November 30th - Center Stage Theater, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
• November 1st through January 4th, 2009 - The Walters Art Museum: Bedazzled: 5,000 Years of Jewelry & The Special Dead: Exploring the Medieval Cult of Saints Two amazing exhibits that should not be missed.
• November 1st through January 6th, 2009 - Special Exhibition, The American Visionary Art Museum: The Marriage of Art, Science & Philosophy Over 50 artist’s use their multitude of talents to explore the interconnectivity of the arts, sciences and philosophy that create a nuptial bliss for all of us to revel in.
• 1st - M&T Bank Pavilion at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, Jonatha Brooke
• 6th, 7th & 8th - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Sibelius Symphony No. 2, The Meyerhoff.
• 7th - 1st Mariner Arena: Celtic Thunder.
• 11th through 15th - Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center: Dr Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
• 13th - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven Violin Concerto, The Meyerhoff.
• 16th - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven Violin Concerto, The Meyerhoff.
• 18th through 23rd - Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center: Dr Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
• 21st - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony Pathetique, The Meyerhoff.
• 22nd - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: The Passion of Tchaikovsky, The Meyerhoff.
• 22nd - 1st Mariner Arena: Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson, 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour.
• 23rd - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony Pathetique, The Meyerhoff.
• 28th, 29th & 30th - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Doc Severinsen El Ritmo de la Vida, The Meyerhoff.

 

CRUISES

• Baltimore Spirit Cruises* - Enjoy special sightseeing voyages , lunch & dinner cruises along the waterways of our fair city.

 

HISTORY & MUSEUMS

• Maryland Historical Society - Visit exhibits and more collected by the authority on all things historic in our city and state.
• National Historic Seaport* - Explore sea going vessels through out the ages.
• The Maryland Science Center* - Fascinating exhibits that will teach you a better appreciation for our world, no matter what your age.
• The National Aquarium and the Marine Mammal Pavilion* - Known as one of the finest aquariums in the nation.
• U.S.S. Constellation* - Historic battle ship of both strength and beauty.
• Babe Ruth Birthplace & Sports Legends Museum* - Celebrate the life and accomplishments of this superb sports legend and the athleticism of many others.
• Geppis Entertainment Museum* - Pop culture meets history in this place of rare finds and fun memories.
• The American Visionary Arts Museum* - Outsider Art worth its weight in gold. Who needs training in the arts to be considered an artist, no one, especially when you are this naturally talented.
• Baltimore Museum of Industry - Learn how the Charm City has aided in the progress of our Nation on many different levels.
• Walters Art Museum* - Fine Art and fine times.
• Baltimore Museum of Art - Art appreciation calls this museum its city home.
• Ghost Tours of Fells Point and Mt. Vernon - I LOVE THIS TOUR! Fun and frightful…and educational too!
• Edgar Allan Poe House - Explore the place Poe called his home for a short time while he wrote some of his most famous works.
• Edgar Allan Poe's final resting place - Hauntingly beautiful cemetery.
• The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum - Celebrate culture and progress at this unique museum.
• The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture* - An amazing place to learn and enrich your understanding thour insights and stories told in compelling fashion.
• Fort McHenry - “Oh Say Can You See…” this is where the song of America’s soul began.
• Historic Federal Hill Park - The more pastoral side of the city that served many purposes over the years.
• Sail Baltimore* - Bringing sailing ships and other vessels from around the world to the Inner Harbor for you to explore.
• The Bromo Arts Tower* - Art gallery inside a historic landmark, a perfect marriage between creativity and ingenuity.
• The World Trade Center Top of the World Observation Level* - View the city from the heights of a very unique waterfront building.

 

SPORTING EVENTS

• Preakness Celebration - One of the most gleaming gems of the Triple Crown.
• Baltimore Orioles Baseball* - Come see your hometown team play our birds in one of the finest examples of baseball stadium architecture. They even offer tours of this sporting landmark.
• Baltimore Ravens Football* - Enjoy a great game from the purple seats.
• Baltimore Blast Soccer - A different take on football that is getting almost as popular as the American version.

 

SHOPPING

• Cross St. Market* - The local historic open-air market just a few block down Charles Street, in the heart of Federal Hill.
• SoBotanical* - Bath and Body Boutique with an Organic twist. Many of these luxurious items are homeopathic and created by hand right there in the store. Treat yourself to a custom blended organic cologne or perfume and have your own signature scent just like the stars do.
• Patrick Sutton Home* - Unique home accessories and tasteful decorating.
• Shofer’s Furniture* - One of the best furniture stores in the entire city.
• The Gilded Peach* - Handmade one of a kind jewelry.
• Light Street Cycles* - The bicycle shop with the best selection in town.
• Morstein’s Jewelers* - Fine jewelry with distinctive style.
• Fleur de Lis Florist - Our personal florist for designs in all of our rooms.
• Le Petit Cochon* - Amazing little boutique of European inspired home décor accessories, fine gifts and hysterical cards.
• Whimsy/Reason* - A shop whose beauty and panache is only equaled by the items they sell. Honestly, there is no better place for men’s clothing in the city, and the women’s fare and home accessories are simply exquisite, yet fun.
• My Flower Box* - Fantastic floral /events/ & gift shop with inspired and modern designs. Perfect for those with unique and fine tuned tastes.
• The Funky Beehive* - Very unique voice in gifts, accessories, décor, and so very much more.
• Babe* - High style without high prices in many sizes and exceptionally helpful staff.
• Ladybugs & Fireflies* - Fun abounds in this store of adorable children’s clothing and toys.
• Remember When* - Beautiful dresses at beautiful prices.
• The Bottom Drawer* - Lingere classy, sexy and comfortable.
• Phinas Luxury Linens* - Envelope yourself in the finest linens Baltimore has to offer. Our beautiful cashmere-like bamboo/cotton towels were purchased here.
• Historic Fells Point
• Lexington Market - The largest open air public market in the city..historic and fun.
• Harborplace and The Gallery* - Many commercialized shops, restaurants and small eateries.
• Ed Kane’s Water Taxi* - A unique way to get around.

 

MUSIC & ARTS

• The Eight By Ten* - Live Music in Federal Hill
• Pier 6 Pavilion* - Concerts right on the water
• Ram’s Head Live* – “Makes Baltimore Rock”
• 1st Mariner Arena - Entertainment of every type can be found here.
• The Comedy Factory* - They always bring the funny.
• The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center/Hippodrome Theater - Moving performances in a beautifully restored building is one of Baltimore’s many gems.
• Center Stage* - Great theater that touches you.
• Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall - Here they not only perform beautiful music, they celebrate it.
• Lyric Opera House - Refined auditory splendor.
• Baltimore Opera Company - The purveyors for revelry of the human voice.

 

FOOD AND SPIRITS

We would be happy to direct you to wonderful restaurants in historic Federal Hill as well as the many neighborhoods of Baltimore based on your interests and taste. Please contact us!

• Tenzo Artisan Bakery* - Savor the delightful pastries and chocolates of this favorite bakery and chocolatere featuring many indistinguishable wheat free varieties.
• Power Plant Live* - Many exciting clubs, taverns and restaurants, all under one roof, not to mention the Rams Head Live Concerts.
• Mother’s Federal Hill Grille* - Dual personalities, one of a sports bar and the other as great restaurant.
• SoBo Café* - Great food at good prices.
• Black Olive - Fine Greek food.
• The Brass Elephant* - Fancy and Fun.
• Charleston* - Fine food along the waters edge.
• The Helmand - Afghan Cuisine like no other.
• Kali's Court - A different take on seafood.
• The Lebanese Taverna - One of the city’s favorites.
• Pazo* - I adore this place, tapas in a setting that is both hip and relaxing.
• Regi's American Bistro* - Great neighborhood dining with fantastic food and giant portions.
• Ryleigh's Oyster* - The best seafood in the neighborhood, the chef’s specials are exquisite.
• Sabatino's - Great yet traditional Italian American Cuisine.
• Salt - Funky nouveu fare.
• The Wine Market - Fine parings of grape and grub.

 

FITNESS

• Federal Hill Fitness* - We provide complimentary day passes to our guests to that they can keep up with their fitness regimes while staying with us. Just three blocks away, an eighty year-old historic building houses a state-of-the-art fitness center featuring: Free Weights, Plate Loaded Machines, Functional Training, Ellipticals, Aerobics and Group Fitness, Upright and Recumbent Bikes, Complete Circuit of Selectorized Weight Training Machines, Individual Flat Screen TVs, and machines by the well known companies Nautilus NITRO, Precor, Cybex, Tuff Stuff and Stairmaster. Get a fantastic workout in the heart of Federal Hill.
• The Healing Path* - Fantastic Massage, Palates and Yoga Studio just a few blocks away. They are always ready to help you renew your soul, distress your mind and rebalance your body. Allow us to schedule your treatment or class today!