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A Quiet Morning on Charles Street

Start your day with the locals at a historic landmark, then enjoy a slow breakfast nearby before browsing for books.

Best time: noneAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Henry August Rowland House

    Visit the Henry August Rowland House. This nondescript row house on Cathedral Street was home to the physicist Henry Augustus Rowland from 1889 until his death in 1901. It is a quiet, historic stop to start your morning.

  2. 09:05

    Kumari Restaurant

    Walk two minutes to Kumari Restaurant for breakfast or a light lunch. This Indian restaurant offers a tasty lunch buffet and a nice, casual dinner atmosphere. The menu features Nepalese and Indian dishes that are highly rated by locals.

  3. 09:50

    Viva Books

    Stroll 13 minutes to Viva Books, a newer bookstore focused on the arts. You can mix through new and used titles in a relaxed setting. Check the hours to ensure they are open, as they close earlier on weekdays.

Local tip

Kumari Restaurant is open for lunch from 11:30 AM on Mondays and 11 AM Tuesday through Friday. Viva Books is open from 11:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM on Saturdays.

Check before you go

  • Kumari Restaurant lunch hours: Mon 11:30AM-2:30PM, Tue-Fri 11AM-2:30PM, Sat Sun 11:30AM-3PM.
  • Viva Books hours: Mo-We 11:00-19:00; Th-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00.

Worth knowing

  • Viva Books is open at 09:50 only on Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Baltimore (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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