--- title: Oyster Houses and Historic Harbors in Baltimore, Maryland description: This week in our travel series, we're heading back down to Baltimore to experience its harbor-city charm and amazing seafood. image: https://blog.lotuffleather.com/hubfs/balt.jpg --- [** ](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/oyster-houses-and-historic-harbors-in-baltimore-maryland#) [![black_Lotuff_logo.jpg](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0213/4994/t/13/assets/logo.svg?10524817447150324571 "black_Lotuff_logo.jpg")](http://lotuffleather.com) ## Travel Guide:   Oyster Houses and Historic Harbors in Baltimore, Maryland By **Liz Silvia** on Apr 25, 2018   •   Topic: [Travel Guide](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/topic/travel-guide) --- - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Fells Point neighborhood in Baltimore](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/hs-fs/hubfs/balt.jpg?width=1130&name=balt.jpg "Fells Point neighborhood in Baltimore") **This post was originally published in August of 2016. * Just a stone’s throw away from some of New England’s major cities, Baltimore is an East Coast standout that lives up to its “Charm City” nickname for more than a few reasons. It’s extremely walkable, and the open views to the harbor oftentimes make it feel more boardwalk than metropolis. There’s no lack of things to see and culture to experience in Baltimore, and the best takeoff point for all this and more is the Inner Harbor.    ![Kayaks stacked near the water in Baltimore's Inner Harbor](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/hs-fs/hubfs/balt4.jpg?width=1130&name=balt4.jpg "Kayaks stacked near the water in Baltimore's Inner Harbor") Lining the water are sights of all kinds, from the massive and iconic Domino Sugar factory sign to the oddly-shaped Seven Foot Knoll lighthouse or the historic WWII ships permanently docked there. Walk along the Harbor’s entire length to see them all, or go a different route and rent a kayak or sailboat to gain a glimpse of the city from a different point of view. Then, stop by the [American Visionary Art Museum](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/avam.org) just below the Inner Harbor. All the works in this museum are made by self-taught artists who follow their personal inspiration rather than any particular style, making this one of the most unique art museums in the country.   ![Streets of Baltimore](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/hs-fs/hubfs/balt3.jpg?width=1130&name=balt3.jpg "Streets of Baltimore")![Baltimore's Little Italy](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/hs-fs/hubfs/balt2.jpg?width=1130&name=balt2.jpg "Baltimore's Little Italy") In search of the best Maryland crab cakes the city has to offer? Walk back along the waterfront until the beginning of Fells Point. This quieter, less frenzied Baltimore neighborhood has been around since the 1770s, and today is an ideal place to spend an afternoon or evening. The tiny, unassuming Duda’s Tavern along the main street has the most perfect crab cakes out of anywhere, but [Pierpoint](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/pierpointrestaurant.com) and the [Thames Street Oyster House](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/thamesstreetoysterhouse.com) aren’t far behind. Seriously, don’t leave without trying at least one of these restaurants.  Bring along our Leather Working Tote, and you’ll fit right in with Baltimore’s nautical-urban atmosphere.   ![Lotuff Leather Working Tote in cordovan](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cordo.jpg?width=1130&name=cordo.jpg "Lotuff Leather Working Tote in cordovan")   [Shop the Working Tote](https://lotuffleather.com/collections/totes/products/leather-working-tote?variant=369367937)   ## **Eat Here**  **Duda's **1600 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231   (410) 276-9719     **Pierpoint** 1822 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231   (410) 675-2080 [pierpointrestaurant.com](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/pierpointrestaurant.com)     **Thames Street Oyster ****House** 1728 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231   (443) 449-7726 [thamesstreetoysterhouse.com](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/thamesstreetoysterhouse.com)       ## Go Here **Seven Foot Knoll Light**  Pier 5, Baltimore, MD 21202   (410) 539-1797     **American Visionary Art Museum** 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230   (410) 244-1900 [avam.org](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/avam.org)   ## Stay Here **Sagamore Pendry Baltimore** 1715 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231   (443) 552-1400   [pendryhotels.com/baltimore](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/pendryhotels.com/baltimore) ### Subscribe to Our Blog ### Leave a Comment ### Posts by Topic - [12 Days of Gifting (12)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/topic/12-days-of-gifting) - [A Lotuff Life (3)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/topic/a-lotuff-life) - [Gift Guides (2)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/topic/gift-guides) - [Gifts with Personality (7)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/topic/gifts-with-personality) - [Making the Best (116)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/topic/making-the-best) - [Meet the Team (13)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/topic/meet-the-team) - [The Essentials (112)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/topic/the-essentials) - [The Weekender (145)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/topic/the-weekender) - [Travel Guide (76)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/topic/travel-guide) ### Popular Posts ### Blog Archive - [May 2017 (20)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/05) - [October 2016 (18)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2016/10) - [March 2017 (18)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/03) - [August 2018 (18)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/08) - [August 2016 (17)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2016/08) - [April 2018 (17)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/04) - [May 2018 (17)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/05) - [October 2018 (17)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/10) - [September 2016 (16)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2016/09) - [November 2016 (16)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2016/11) - [April 2017 (16)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/04) - [June 2017 (16)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/06) - [March 2018 (16)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/03) - [July 2018 (16)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/07) - [February 2018 (15)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/02) - [July 2017 (14)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/07) - [June 2018 (14)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/06) - [September 2018 (14)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/09) - [March 2019 (14)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/03) - [November 2017 (13)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/11) - [November 2018 (13)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/11) - [December 2019 (13)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/12) - [February 2017 (12)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/02) - [August 2017 (12)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/08) - [January 2018 (12)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/01) - [September 2017 (11)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/09) - [October 2017 (11)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/10) - [April 2019 (10)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/04) - [June 2016 (9)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2016/06) - [December 2017 (9)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/12) - [December 2016 (8)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2016/12) - [January 2017 (8)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2017/01) - [August 2019 (8)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/08) - [December 2018 (7)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2018/12) - [May 2019 (7)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/05) - [July 2019 (6)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/07) - [September 2019 (6)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/09) - [June 2019 (5)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/06) - [October 2019 (5)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/10) - [November 2019 (5)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/11) - [January 2019 (4)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/01) - [February 2019 (4)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2019/02) - [September 2015 (3)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2015/09) - [July 2016 (3)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2016/07) - [May 2016 (2)](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/archive/2016/05) [Contact](https://lotuffleather.com/pages/contact) [About](https://lotuffleather.com/pages/our-story) [Stockists](https://lotuffleather.com/pages/stockists) [Terms & Conditions](https://lotuffleather.com/pages/terms-and-conditions) [Customer Service](https://lotuffleather.com/pages/customer-service) [Sitemap](https://lotuffleather.com/pages/sitemap) ![](https://blog.lotuffleather.com/hubfs/Lotuff%20Logo/logo.svg "logo.svg") [EMAIL US](mailto:info@lotuffleather.com) [  Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/lotuffleather/) [[fa icon="twitter"] Twitter ](https://twitter.com/LotuffLeather) [[fa icon="facebook"] Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/LotuffLeather) [[fa icon="pinterest"] Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.com/lotuffleather/) 1 Sims Ave, Providence, RI [info@lotuffleather.com](mailto:info@lotuffleather.com) [888 763 2247](tel:18887632247) © 2026 Lotuff Leather. All Rights Reserved.