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From luxe hotels and oysters on the half shell to free attractions and affordable sips, Charm City lives up to its name on any budget
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T h i n k B a lT i m o r e i s a l l crab cakes and aquariums? time to look beyond its famously resplendent waterfront. emerging from the city’s scrappy blue-collar neighborhoods is a new class of artisans who are producing everything from craft cocktails to jewelry within the Charm City limits. plus, by AdAm ErAcE ~ photographs by Scott SuchmAn
flourishing baltimore has bragging rights to some seriously luxe openings such as the Four seasons hotel in the harbor east district. so whether you’re hunting for a $12 negroni or $3 natty boh (the city’s unofficial brew), this manageable metropolis makes for a memorable spot for spenders of all sorts. september 2013
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gramercy Mansion tucked like a treasure in the woods encroaching on baltimore proper, this tudor-style mansion houses 11 romantic rooms with names like Camelot and aphrodite’s retreat. rates from $125. gramercymansion.com
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of Love & regret snacks like house-baked soft pretzels ($6) and the vegetarian banh mi ($12) flavor the menu at this cheery brewers Hill gastropub. Don’t miss the secondstory provisions shop. ofloveandregret.com
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elliott’s pour house a vintage pac-man game and low-cost craft beer (starting at $4) set the unpretentious vibe at this chill corner bar in brewers Hill. go during orioles games for $2 domestic bottles. 410/276-2200
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rye Cocktail geeks repair to the copper-top bar at this dimly lit saloon in fell’s point for refined pours flavored with herbal syrups, exotic bitters, and house-infused spirits. try head bartender Doug atwell’s Viking Daisy ($12). ryebaltimore.com
doubledutch Boutique/sixteen Tons Daniel Wylie and lesley Jennings, Hampden’s reigning retail king and queen, recently relocated their separate men’s and women’s emporiums to a single storefront. on the first friday of every month, indie finds are 10% off; cupcakes and cocktails are free. doubledutchboutique.com
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Trohv beyond the spirited window displays at this highend Hampden housewares showroom, owners Carmen brock and ben Homola offer thomas paul pillows ($82-$92), matt & nat duffels ($162), and other luxe treasures on reclaimed-wood farmhouse tables ($285-$2,450). trohvshop.com
stroll the harbor start at rash field in federal Hill, home to the american Visionary art museum (tickets $15.95). Wind around the Harbor to cobblestoned fell’s point, then end at the Canton Waterfront park.
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Four seasons hotel Baltimore Cutting a sleek silhouette in Harbor east, this elegant urban resort hosts the city’s only rooftop infinity pool, as well as a tranquil spa. rates from $439. four seasons.com/baltimore woodberry Kitchen there’s no better place to break the bank on oysters ($28/dozen). Chef spike gjerde, a 2013 James beard foundation award nominee, sources eight varieties from nearby waters. woodberrykitchen.com
“hot Corner” suite at Camden Yards swing for the $2,500 suite #48, a 32-seat leather haven above third base with hi-def tVs and a two-tier deck. big games (like this month’s red sox matchup) command more. orioles.com
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a 16-ounce National Bohemian Beer, affectionately referred to as natty boh by the hometown crowd. johnnyrads.com
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the cheeky Baltimore Betty paper-doll book at the baltimore museum of art; shopartbma.org
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Jade stoneware saltcellar crafted by monica greco at Wild Yam Pottery; wildyampottery.com
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more sweet than sinister, a trio of wood ravens (names: edgar, allen, and poe) from Su Casa; sucasa-furniture.com
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two days of on-thewater sailing lessons with pro Kristen berry at the Chesapeake Boating Club; jworldannapolis.com
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