Here Goes Something

While I'm living in Maryland, I might as well make the best of it.

Ever since I spent an entire week adventuring through San Francisco, I've been in the mood to explore other cities as well. Considering that I live just 20 minutes away from Baltimore, and considering that I need to be more pro-active in visiting new places and meeting new people, I'm hoping to start exploring that city on a regular basis soon. There are a few areas in Baltimore that I want to venture to specifically.

The Inner Harbor is easily the most touristy section in Maryland, so of course I'll be sure to explore that area. I'm actually planning to go to there on Saturday for an all-you-can-drink event at Power Plant Live, which is a collection of bars and clubs located right near the water. The Inner Harbor also has the National Aquarium and the American Visionary Art Museum, which I want to check out at some point. Plus it's got a Hard Rock Cafe, an Urban Outfitters, and much more in the nearby downtown area.

Fells Point / Canton is another popular area which apparently has the highest concentration of bars in the entire city. I've been there once before with Jen, and the area is essentially a giant quad lined with bars, pubs, clubs, and restaurants. We found a bar called Moby's, which always has $5 pitchers and $1 shots. I'll definitely be going back there.

I really want to visit Mt Vernon / Charles North as well, which are known as the artsy neighborhoods. They've got cool bars, young folk, theaters, museums, and even venues that are an interesting mix of a traditional concert hall and an art gallery. Nearby Hampden also seems like an fun place to visit, since it's got its share of unique shops, dive bars, and southern charm. These areas are supposedly like Brooklyn's Williamsburg, Philadelphia's South Street, San Francisco's Haight Street, or Montreal's Rue Saint-Denis.

I'm really excited about exploring Baltimore. Hopefully I'll meet some cool people there and find an awesome bar to become a "regular" at (my goal in life, obviously). And as excited as I am about venturing solo, I'd love for you all to join me as well. This is an open invitation to all of my friends to visit me anytime, and we'll go bar-hopping and adventuring!