Timeline
10:15
Arrive at The Book Escape early to beat the crowds. This Federal Hill used bookstore has won several "best of Baltimore" awards and offers a wide, well-curated selection that is fun to wander through.
11:00
Walk six minutes to Ruben's Mexican Food for a late morning snack or early lunch. Try the overlapping crepes with Mexican ingredients. The atmosphere is fresh and friendly, and everything is done well.
11:45
Head up the hill to Federal Hill Park. This big, hilly park is one of Baltimore's best points for picture taking. It overlooks the Inner Harbor with great views of both the north and south skylines. Note the cannons scattered around the grounds.
Local tip
Federal Hill Park offers the best vantage point in the context for skyline views. The walk from the lunch spot is short, but the hill is steep, so wear comfortable shoes.
Check before you go
- The Book Escape is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
- Ruben's Mexican Food is open Tu,We 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-02:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-03:00; Su 11:00-21:00. It is closed Mondays.
Worth knowing
- Ruben's Mexican Food is open at 11:00 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Baltimore (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).