Many of the neighborhoods in Baltimore are filled with eclectic and historical charm. Many are a combination of old world architecture and newer modern buildings, and while this may seem a bit mis-matched, in the Baltimore neighborhoods it fits just right. Fell’s Point is one such neighborhood. The streets are made of cobblestone, and the city sits on the waterfront. Many of the youth in the city find this a great and trendy location to hang out, and many of the older generations find the nuances of the past, with the vibrancy of the current times.
There are many stores offering wares from home furnishings, garden equipment, flowers, jewelry, antiques, toys and clothing. Mixed in with the boutiques there are many choices for food and for entertainment. From the nightclub to the pub, from jazz to classic rock and roll, and the casual to the fine dining Baltimore restaurant, Fell’s Point has it all. The neighborhood is constantly under new construction and development, but even though this renovation is occurring, the neighborhood still has the feel of a small town. There are not many large corporate restaurants or stores on the streets in Fell’s Point, almost all of the businesses are locally operated and owned and this is just one more element that makes this a special section of Baltimore.
This is an area that was a busy water port just on the city’s border. At the time when the United States was struggling for their Independence, so to was Fell’s Point. That feeling of independence is still alive in the neighborhood, and the spirit and the personality is evident in the resistance to to change their plans or bow to the demands of the entire city. This is a stubborn area, and it so much the better for it. There are stories on these streets and when you spend time here, you will be exposed to the rich history of Fell’ Point, of the people who live here and of the entire city of Baltimore.
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