The weather in Baltimore and DC in the Winter can be dreary. I have several go-to spots for both dreary wet days and cold sunny days designed to maintain sanity. Here are some of my favorite places.
I love walking Georgetown as long as it’s not raining. Ducking into Martin’s Tavern for a lamb shepherd’s pie will warm up the soul as well as the body. This fourth generation restaurant is a must for good food, history, and drink.
Martins Tavern Georgetown DC
Inside and at the bar in Martin’s Tavern
Not far from Martin’s Tavern is the Anderson House. It’s free and worth more than one visit.
Statue of Cincinnatus inside Anderson House DC
Anderson House DC
Check out the Mansion on O Street for a tour of the most interesting mansion in DC. It’s a cross between rock and roll hall of fame and a Ripley’s Believe it or Not. Have fun getting lost as you pass through secret doors and fun filled rooms of memorabilia, most of which is for sale.
Back in the Baltimore area I love to walk the Inner Harbor. Even in winter on a sunny day this is a great place to get in a good walk. The Historic Ships of Baltimore include the Taney, Torsk, Constellation, Chesapeake, and oddly enough- the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse. The ships require a fee to get in but not the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse. Who doesn’t love a good lighthouse? Open only Friday and Saturday Jan-Feb. form 10 am-4:30 pm climb on up and enjoy the view.
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse Baltimore
One of my go-to restaurants in the Inner Harbor/East Harbor area is Lebanese Taverna. This authentic haven of Lebanese food is reasonably priced and the basket of pita bread is wonderful dipped in the olive oil and herbs. Try the platters, the traditional platter is my favorite as it’s a vegetarian delight. I also like the platter with lamb.
Platter with lamb at Lebanese Taverna
On football game day the row of bars and eateries on Thames Street is a winner. My favorite on this colorful row of Baltimore history is Thames Street Oyster House. Their soups and appetizers are excellent, and if you plan on going for dinner try the 5 pound stuffed lobster! The 5 pound lobster must be ordered a day or more ahead.
Thames St Oyster house Baltimore
So don’t let Baltimore and DC in the Winter get you down and homebound. Get out and embrace chilly weather. There’s so much to see and do, and the food is your reward for braving the cold.
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018 Kurt Jacobson
From news reports and your blog, Baltimore is both better and worse since I lived in nearby Carroll County, up near Western Maryland College. The Inner Harbor build-out didn’t exist back then, there were no malls at all, only the Glen Burnie farmers market. This was all just before the Civil War. 🙂 I do remember wonderful crab fests up at Reisterstown. Nice photography, and your selections are all places I would likely frequent. Perhaps we’ll meet up in one of them one day. Thanks for a lovely stroll down Memory Lane.
Glad I could provide a stroll down memory lane. I’d like it if we could meet up in the Charm City someday.
Thanks, it’s very informative