Timeline
07:04
Westminster Hall and Burying Ground
Walk to Westminster Hall and Burying Ground before the sun breaks. The early light catches the old headstones and the quiet atmosphere of the early 19th-century church is at its most distinct. You will be among the first visitors, avoiding the crowds that gather later in the day.
07:24
Westminster Hall and Burying Ground
Stand in the burying ground as the sun rises in the WSW. The light hits the historic structures and the graves of famous residents like Edgar Allan Poe and James McHenry. Take a moment to absorb the scene while the city is still waking up.
07:54
Walk five minutes to Lexington Market for breakfast. This is the world's longest running market, operating in the same spot since 1782. Grab a coffee or a bite from one of the many stands. The market opens at 06:00 on weekdays, so it is fully ready for you by this time.
08:24
End your morning at David & Dad's Cafe, a 12-minute walk away. Housed in an impressive 1895 bank building lobby, it serves breakfast and lunch until 15:00 on weekdays. It is a calm, spacious spot to digest your market finds and plan the rest of your day.
Local tip
The burying ground is open from 8AM to dusk. Arriving before sunrise lets you explore the tortuous paths and historic graves without the midday heat or crowds.
Check before you go
- Westminster Hall and Burying Ground opens at 8AM. To see the sunrise, you must arrive before 07:24, which is before the official opening time. Check if early access is permitted or if you are viewing from the exterior/public area before the doors open.
- Lexington Market is open Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00. David & Dad's Cafe is open Mo-Fr 06:30-15:00.
- Sunrise on 15 January is at 07:24.
Worth knowing
- Lexington Market is open at 07:54 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- David & Dad's Cafe is open at 08:24 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Baltimore (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).