Mount Vernon Travel Guide

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Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Discover great museums, chic boutiques and restaurants serving mouthwatering food from all parts of the world, all set inside the former homes of industrialists.

Striking architecture and pretty parks line up alongside museums, pubs and shops in Mount Vernon. This trendy and refined section of Downtown Baltimore is a designated National Historic Landmark District. Visit Mount Vernon for exquisite art exhibits, exciting concerts, exotic culinary flavors and dynamic nightlife.

Mount Vernon Place, the district’s elegant central plaza, features a cross-shaped arrangement of elegant gardens. Gaze up at the Washington Monument, the nation’s first monument to honor George Washington. Climb its 227 steps for an uninterrupted city panorama. Architectural wonders, such as the Beaux-Arts style Washington Apartment House and Norman-Gothic Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church, frame the gardens.

Visit the Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University, one of the nation’s pioneering and most celebrated music conservatories. Notable composers Earle Brown and Henry Cowell honed their talents here. Within the university, the George Peabody Library holds hundreds of thousands of books and features delightful Baroque, Rococo and Greco-Roman architecture. Attend a recital at one of the performance venues, including Friedberg Concert Hall.

The Walters Art Museum has exhibits of art and artifacts that cover over seven millennia. Find delights from paintings by Delacroix and Monet to armor, Egyptian statuary and Greek gemstones. At Maryland Historical Society, porcelain, furniture, paintings and textiles showcase the history of Maryland. Browse displays about the life of ragtime pianist Eubie Blake and enjoy intimate jazz concerts at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center.

Prepare for sensory delights with some of Baltimore’s most varied culinary styles at the district’s restaurants. North Charles Street is a great place to enjoy authentic dishes from Afghanistan, Italy, Nepal, Mexico and Japan. Cocktail lounges, sports bars and taprooms lure a mix of college students, office workers and the LGBT crowd.

Mount Vernon is the northernmost region of Downtown Baltimore. Get here using public buses and the light rail system. Other notable nearby city attractions and landmarks are the Baltimore Basilica, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Preston Gardens Park.


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Top hotels in Mount Vernon

Ulysses, an Ash Hotel
Ulysses, an Ash Hotel
4 out of 5
2 E Read St, Baltimore, MD
The price is Rp1.100.137 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
Rp1.100.137
Rp1.292.662 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (587 reviews)
"I was very pleased with my room and the property. No parking in the area can be challenging."

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2024

Ulysses, an Ash Hotel
Hotel Revival Baltimore
Hotel Revival Baltimore
4 out of 5
101 West Monument Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is Rp1.889.125 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
Rp1.889.125
Rp2.403.077 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Front desk staff was very helpful and they went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable. B-Side bar was a wonderful surprise, very exceptional customer service!"

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2024

Hotel Revival Baltimore
Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
24 West Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is Rp1.370.330 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
Rp1.370.330
Rp1.610.139 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Whenever we come to Baltimore, we stay at the Indigo! Awesome service and very comfortable rooms. We all slept great!"

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2024

Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
4 out of 5
202 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD
The price is Rp1.392.555 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
Rp1.392.555
Rp1.636.252 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,169 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2024

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
3.5 out of 5
511 S Central Ave, Baltimore, MD
The price is Rp1.528.762 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
Rp1.528.762
Rp1.796.296 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,753 reviews)
"The Location was great Whole Foods was down the block which made grocery shopping a breeze and restaurants walking distance. Only 15 min away from the harbor walking it was amazing."

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2024

Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
815 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights, MD
The price is Rp1.633.855 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp1.633.855
Rp1.862.595 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Linthicum Heights. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and close location to airport. plenty of close food options. Property of clean and bed was comfortable."

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2024

Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Mount Vernon

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Downtown Baltimore

4/5(24 area reviews)

A bustling port beloved sports teams and top sights from CFG Bank Arena to Baltimore City Hall – discover Downtown Baltimore, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown Baltimore
Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University featuring heritage architecture

Midtown

While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Lyric Opera House or Washington Monument, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at University of Baltimore-Mount Royal Station or State Center-Cultural Center Station.

Midtown
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Downtown West

While you're in Downtown West, take in top sights like Charm'tastic Mile and jump on the metro at Convention Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown West
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Inner Harbor

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbor. Make a stop by Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina or Harborplace while you're exploring the area.

Inner Harbor
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Little Italy

Waterfront views, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Little Italy. You might stop by Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina or Baltimore Cruise Terminal while you're in the area.

Little Italy
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Harbor East

4/5(1 area review)

Harbor East is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Harbor East Marina and National Katyn Memorial, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Baltimore.

Harbor East

Mount Vernon Travel Guide