New Faculty Area Guide

Welcome to Baltimore!

Below is a collection of current UMBC faculty members’ recommendations for services in the local community. While we try to keep this list current, please refer to the included link for the most up to date information on availability and hours.

Please email Brynn Krasney at bkrasney@umbc.edu with any recommendations you might like to add.

Note: These are recommendations from our faculty members and do not constitute an endorsement of these entities by UMBC. 

AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center (Silver Spring)  https://afisilver.afi.com/

An Die Musik (live music, Baltimore) https://andiemusiklive.com/events/

Baltimore Soundstage (event venue, Baltimore) https://www.baltimoresoundstage.com/events-feed/

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (Baltimore) https://www.bsomusic.org/

Center Stage (live theatre, Baltimore)https://www.centerstage.org/plays-and-events/mainstage/

Charles Theater (film, Baltimore) https://thecharles.com/

Creative Alliance (gallery and performance art, Baltimore) https://www.creativealliance.org/

Everyman Theater (live theatre, Baltimore) https://everymantheatre.org/

Howard Theatre (Washington DC)  http://thehowardtheatre.com/

Merriweather Post Pavilion (outdoor concerts, Columbia) https://merriweathermusic.com/

Metro Gallery (live events, Baltimore) https://themetrogallery.net/

Ottobar (live music, Baltimore) https://theottobar.com/

Peale Center (Baltimore History) https://www.thepealecenter.org/our-services/

Rams Head Live (Baltimore) https://www.ramsheadlive.com/

Spotlighters Theatre (live theatre, Baltimore) https://www.spotlighters.org/

The Fillmore (Silver Spring) https://www.fillmoresilverspring.com/

Maryland Science Center (Baltimore) https://www.mdsci.org/explore/adults/

Belvedere Square (Food, shopping, events, Baltimore) https://belvederesquare.com/whats-up-at-the-square/

Little Italy Summer open air films (Baltimore) https://www.littleitalysd.com/events/little-italy-summer-film-festival

Maryland Zoo (Baltimore) https://www.marylandzoo.org/

National Arboretum (Washington, DC) https://www.usna.usda.gov/

National Aquarium (Baltimore) https://aqua.org/

Summer Concerts in Patterson Park (Baltimore) https://pattersonpark.com/parkcalendar

Inner Harbor, Baltimore https://baltimore.org/what-to-do/museums-attractions/a-tour-of-baltimores-inner-harbor/

American Visionary Arts Museum (Baltimore) https://www.avam.org/

Baltimore Museum of Art https://artbma.org/

BromoSeltzer Tower (Baltimore, studio space and museum) https://www.bromoseltzertower.com/

Smithsonian Museums (Washington, DC) https://www.si.edu/

Walters Art Museum (Baltimore) https://thewalters.org/

Abbey Burger (Baltimore), http://abbeyburger.com/federal-hill/

Ale Mary’s, (Baltimore)  https://www.alemarys.com/

Birroteca (Italian-ish, Cocktails, Baltimore), http://www.bmorebirroteca.com/location-menu

Blacksauce Kitchen (Breakfast pickup, Baltimore)https://www.blacksaucekitchen.com/

Eddie’s Market (Sandwiches, Baltimore)  http://eddiesmarket.com/

Ejji (Ramen, Baltimore) https://ejjiramen.com/

Ekiben (Asian Fusion, Takeout, Baltimore) https://www.ekibenbaltimore.com/

El Salto (Cheap Mexican Food, Baltimore) https://www.elsaltomexicanrestaurant.com/menu

Ethel’s Creole Kitchen. (Baltimore) https://www.ethelscreolekitchen.com/

Indochine (Pho, Baltimore) http://www.indochinemd.com/

Johnny’s Roland Park (American, Brunch, Whiskey, Baltimore) https://johnnysdownstairs.com/

Koba (Korean BBQ, Baltimore)https://www.kobaayce.com/

Lebanese Taverna (Middle Eastern, Baltimore) https://www.lebanesetaverna.com/

LP Steamers (Crabs, Baltimore) https://www.locustpointsteamers.com/

Maiwand (Afghani, Takeout, Baltimore) https://maiwandkabob.com/

Mi Comalito (Salvadorian, Baltimore) http://micomalitorestaurant.com/

Miss Shirley’s Cafe, (Baltimore) https://www.missshirleys.com/

Mt Vernon Marketplace (modern food court, Baltimore) https://mtvernonmarketplace.com/

Mt Washington Pizza & Subs & Indian Cuisine, (Baltimore) https://www.mtwashingtonpizzansubs.com/

Nam Kang (Korean, Baltimore) http://facebook.com/NamKangFan/

Namaste (Indian, Baltimore)  https://www.namastebaltimore.com/

Nick’s Fish House (Seafood, Outdoor Dining, Baltimore) https://nicksfishhouse.com/

Paper Moon Diner (Baltimore), https://papermoondiner24.com/

Pauli Gee’s Pizza (Hamden), https://pauliegee.com/hampden/

Petit Louis (French, Baltimore) https://petitlouis.com/

Pitango (Coffee and bakery, Baltimore) https://www.pitangogelato.com/bakery-ingredients/

Puerto 511 (Peruvian, Baltimore)  https://www.puerto511.com/

R House (Modern food hall, Baltimore) https://r.housebaltimore.com/

Sip n Bite,  (Baltimore) https://www.sipandbite.com/

Souvlaki (Greek, Baltimore) https://www.yoursouvlaki.com/

Sweet 27 (Gluten-free, Baltimore) http://www.sweet27.com/

Thames Street Oyster House, (Baltimore) https://thamesstreetoysterhouse.com/

The Avenue (Americana, Hampden) https://avenuekitchenbar.com/

The Black Olive, (Baltimore) https://www.theblackolive.com/

The Bun Shop (Funky Coffee Shop, Baltimore) https://www.facebook.com/TheBunShop/

The Bygone, (Fine dining, Baltimore) https://www.thebygonerestaurant.com/

The Charmery (Ice Cream, Hamden), https://www.thecharmery.com/

Yama (Sushi, Baltimore) https://www.yamasushibarmaryland.com/

Atwaters, (Catonsville) https://www.atwatersfood.com/

Bakery Express (Halethorpe)  http://bakeryexpressmsdesserts.com/

Double T, (multiple locations)https://www.doubletdiner.com/

Goldberg’s (Bagels, Deli, Baltimore County)  https://goldbergsbagels.com/

Guinness Brewery, (beer garden and restaurant, Halethorpe) https://www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com/

Pavan Foods (Indian takeout/market, Baltimore County) https://www.pavanfoods.com/

Persis,  (Indian, Catonsville) https://persismd.com/

Scittino’s,  (Italian, Catonsville) https://www.scittinosdeli.com/

Umami, Catonsville (Mediterranean, Catonsville) https://www.umamimediterraneankitchen.com/

Ananda (Fulton, MD), https://anandarestaurant.net/

Asian Court, (Ellicott City)  https://www.asiancourtmd.com/#/

Black Ankle Winery, (Mt. Airy) https://www.blackankle.com/

Bob’s Shanghai 66, (Rockville) https://www.bobsshanghai66.com/

Cazbar,(Baltimore, Columbia) https://cazbar.goodbarber.app/

Chick and Ruth’s Delly (Annapolis)https://www.chickandruths.com/

Elkridge Furnace Inn,  (Elkridge), https://www.elkridgefurnaceinn.com/

Iron Age,  (Columbia)  https://ironagekoreansteakhouse.com/

Longhorn Steakhouse, (Columbia) https://www.lebanesetaverna.com/

Park Ridge Creamery (Ellicott City) https://www.visithowardcounty.com/listings/park-ridge-creamery/4188/

Silver Branch Brewing Company (Silver Spring) https://www.silverbranchbrewing.com/

Sip at C’s (Laurel) https://www.sipatcstreet.com/sip-at-c-street-flats-laurel-md

The Mint Room, (Indian, Ellicott City) http://themintroom.us/

Waredaca Brewing Company (Laytonsville) https://www.waredacabrewing.com/

Amsterdam Falafel, https://www.falafelshop.com/adams-morgan/

Ambar, https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/home-page-washington/

Y Daycare at UMBC https://ymaryland.org/locations/ypreschoolumbc

CCBC in Catonsville http://www.sanbridgeearlylearningcenter.com/

Catonsville Pediatrics (https://catonsvillepediatrics.com/)

Tire Park on Hilton Ave great play area for kids

DoodleHATCH, interactive kids art museum (Columbia) https://www.doodlehatch.com/

Science Center (Baltimore Harbor) https://www.mdsci.org/

Centennial Park (Ellicott City) https://www.howardcountymd.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/CentennialEntireParkMap.pdf

Paw Point dog Park in Lake Roland Park (Baltimore Co) https://www.pawpoint.org/about/

Quiet Waters Dog Beach (Annapolis) https://www.aacounty.org/locations-and-directions/quiet-waters-park

Howl (Pet Store,Baltimore) https://www.howlinhampden.com/

Scrub-a-dub Dog, Dog Groomer (Baltimore) https://www.facebook.com/dubdogMD/

The Crate Escape, Doggy Daycare (Baltimore) https://crateescapebaltimore.com/

Four Dog Adventures (Pet Sitting, Dog Walkers, Baltimore) https://fourdogadventures.com/

Rocky Gorge (animal hospital and boarding, Laurel) https://www.rockygorgevet.com/

Frederick Road Veterinary (Catonsville) https://www.frederickroadvet.com/

Johnny Slaughter, Mobile Vet, (Baltimore) http://www.drjohnnydvm.com/

Light Street Animal Hospital (Baltimore) http://www.lightstreetanimalhospital.vetstreet.com/

Paradise Animal Hospital (Catonsville) https://www.paradiseanimalhospital.com/

  • Use the MTA buses and metro, free Charm City Circulator buses to get around the city cheaply
  • Light festival, skating rink in December in Inner Harbor
  • explore the area around Lexington Market, Hampton Manor, Leakin Park Manor to get a glimpse of the days gone by
  • A great way to learn about Baltimore history is through Baltimore Heritage’s 5-minute histories (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWnt3x6tmPpnLtGCZdGyV1w)
  • Food Truck Nights (April-October): Arbutus on Wednesday, Catonsville on Thursday, Elkridge on Friday

Fells Point Dental (Baltimore) http://fellspointdental.com/

Peachtree Dental care, (Ellicott City) https://www.peartreedentalcare.com/

Charm City Dental (Baltimore) https://www.charmcitydental.com/

Johns Hopkins Hospital, (Baltimore) https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/the_johns_hopkins_hospital/

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) (Towson)  https://www.gbmc.org/

Appalachian Trail (Harper’s Ferry) https://www.nps.gov/hafe/planyourvisit/hikes.htm

Centennial Park (Ellicott City) https://www.howardcountymd.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/CentennialEntireParkMap.pdf

Gunpowder River Trails (Kingsville)  https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowder.aspx

Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, Hikes, (Baltimore) http://www.gwynnsfallstrail.org/

Harpers Ferry Adventure Center (Harpers Ferry) https://harpersferryadventurecenter.com/

Lake Roland trails (Baltimore)  https://www.lakeroland.org/trail-maps/

Loch Raven-Reservoir (https://lochraventrails.com/trail-maps/)

MD Agriculture Center (Cockeysville) https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/recreation/countyparks/mostpopular/agcenter.html

Mt. Vernon Monument (Baltimore) http://mvpconservancy.org/

NCR Trail https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/tcb.aspx

Oregon Ridge Park (excellent learning programs, Cockeysville) https://www.oregonridgenaturecenter.org/

Patterson Park (Baltimore) https://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/parks/patterson-park

Patapsco state park trails https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/PatapscoValley/Trail-Maps.aspx

Quiet Waters Park (Annapolis) https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/quiet-waters/

Riverfront Park (Laurel,Get Coffee at Sip at C’s and walk at the park!) https://www.cityoflaurel.org/parks/facilities/riverfront-park

Rockburn Branch Park (Elkridge) https://www.howardcountymd.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/Rockburn%20Branch%20Park%20Map.pdf

Shenandoah National Park (Virginia) https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm

Soldier’s Delight trails (Owings Mills) https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/SoldiersDelight/Trail-Maps.aspx

Trolley Trail (Ellicott City/Catonsville):  https://visitoldellicottcity.com/item/experience-the-trolley-trail/

Beaver Dam Swimming Club (Cockeysville) https://beaverdamswimmingclub.com/index.html

Meadowbrook Pool, (Baltimore) http://www.mbrook.com/

Earth Treks (climbing, fitness-multiple locations) https://el-cap.com/earthtreks-hampden/

YMCA, https://ymaryland.org/locations/catonsvilley

Arundel Mills Mall (Outlet stores, Hanover) https://www.simon.com/mall/arundel-mills

Bazaar (Really Weird Gift Shop, Baltimore) https://www.bazaarbaltimore.com/

Book Thing (Free Books, Baltimore) https://bookthing.org/

Cindy’s Liquors (Elkridge) https://cindysspirits.wordpress.com/

Columbia Mall (Columbia) https://www.themallincolumbia.com/en.html

HMart (Grocery, Baltimore County) https://www.hmart.com/storelocator/index/index/id/22/

Old Ellicott City (gifts and events, Ellicott City) https://visitoldellicottcity.com/about-oec/#

Second Chance (Second hand decor, building materials, Baltimore) https://www.secondchanceinc.org/

Sideshow (American Visionary Arts Museum Shop, Baltimore) http://www.sideshowbaltimore.com/

The Carriage House (Gift Shop, Baltimore)  https://www.carriagehouseofschneiders.com/

Walters Art Museum (Gift Shop, Baltimore)  https://store.thewalters.org/

Waverly Ace Hardware (Garden Shop, Baltimore) https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/14925

Red Emma’s and Normals (bookstore & coffee shop, Baltimore) https://redemmas.org/about

Rhea Eyebrow Threading (Baltimore) https://www.facebook.com/Rhea-Eyebrow-Threading-600984000110830/

Ash + Oak Salon (Catonsville) https://www.ashandoaksalon.com/services

DryLand Salon (Baltimore) https://drylandsalon.com/

Farmer’s Markets under the JFX(Sunday AM, Baltimore) https://www.facebook.com/BmoreFarmersMarket/

Waverly Farmers Market (Baltimore) https://www.32ndstreetmarket.org/

Amish market (Hunt Valley) (https://www.padutchmarketcockeysville.com/)

Baltimore Farmers Market, (Baltimore) https://www.promotionandarts.org/events-festivals/baltimore-farmers-market-bazaar