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Evening

Golden Light at Federal Hill

Start your evening with the best view in Baltimore, then wander down for a proper local meal and a quiet drink.

Best time: 17:07About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:22

    Little Havana

    Grab a bite and a drink at Little Havana. The Cuban sandwiches are a Baltimore staple and the atmosphere is lively. Since you are heading to the park for sunset, this early stop lets you fuel up without rushing.

  2. 16:52

    Federal Hill Park

    Walk up to Federal Hill Park. This hilly park overlooks the Inner Harbor and offers great views of both the north and south skylines. The cannons here all seem to point toward the water. Arrive just as the sun begins to dip, catching the golden light before the final moment.

  3. 17:07

    Federal Hill Park

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The sky will turn over the harbor as the city lights begin to flicker on. Stay for a few minutes to let the view settle.

  4. 17:37

    Barfly's

    Head down to Barfly's for dinner. This is the best spot for pizza within a few blocks of the Inner Harbor, featuring a tasty, thick fresh dough crust and a nice bar. It is a reliable, hearty end to the evening.

  5. 18:22

    Idle Hour

    Finish the night with a drink at Idle Hour. This is one of the best dive bars in this part of the city. It is quiet, not too crowded, and away from the frat party energy to the north. The cocktails are worth the slightly higher price.

Local tip

Federal Hill Park is a big hill. Wear comfortable shoes for the walk up and down. The view is worth the effort, especially when the harbor lights reflect on the water at sunset.

Check before you go

  • Little Havana is open Mo-Th 16:00-02:00, Fr,Sa 11:30-02:00, Su 11:00-02:00.
  • Barfly's is open Mo-Fr 16:00-02:00, Sa,Su 12:00-02:00.
  • Check the route from Federal Hill Park to Barfly's and Idle Hour, as directions are not provided in the context.

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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