Any Baltimoreans On here?

[plenzmd1]

Hey all, just booked a couple places on airbnb that can be cancelled in case the Thanksgiving rumors are correct. One of the nicer places is on Hamilton street in Pigtown. Now, i am an urban guy and don't mind a little grtittyness, but will have MIL with us and some folks who think Larkinville are the mean streets of WNY. 

 

Anybody weigh in on the location? Only couple blocks from the stadium so would be perfect for game . Have a place few blocks away in Fed Hill too,,just not as nice. 

[Greg S]

A leaked Ravens schedule has the Bills playing at Baltimore week 4 on SNF. Its posted at the Buffalo Range forum. Who knows what the Thanksgiving day schedule will look like except that Detroit and Dallas are playing.

[wjag]

It's relatively safe..  Relative to the east side and west side issues.  Baltimore is a very dangerous city at night.  Day time is fine.   Use my rule, don't venture down any street that has no cars on it.  We go in the city a lot.  Never ever let your guard down.  Also be aware that Baltimore folks jaywalk all the time.  Watch for people between cars just walking into the road.  It's crazy..

[machine gun kelly]

Plenz, my friend, why wouldn’t you wait one day?  You’re going to know tomorrow.  
 

you’ll love Baltimore as that was part of my region with a. Previous company and my rep lived in Baltimore, not DC.  The traffic btw- if you’re going for a weekend and want to go to DC as a fun day trip is awesome, but you can’t go during rush hour.  It’s miserable even on the weekends.  Either super early or wait til 10 am.  
 

Have fun Plenz.

[plenzmd1]

17 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said:

Plenz, my friend, why wouldn’t you wait one day?  You’re going to know tomorrow.  
 

you’ll love Baltimore as that was part of my region with a. Previous company and my rep lived in Baltimore, not DC.  The traffic btw- if you’re going for a weekend and want to go to DC as a fun day trip is awesome, but you can’t go during rush hour.  It’s miserable even on the weekends.  Either super early or wait til 10 am.  
 

Have fun Plenz.

completely , 100% refundable. Waiting till tomorrow and either the prices for the place will go up, or not be available at all. 

 

I do the same thing every year for like the last 15 for Super Bowl weekend in Buffalo. Have hotels already booked for Saturday-Wednesday of Super Bowl weekend to be there for Parade. Can cancel till Friday before Super Bowl!

 

And I know BMore fairly well, just have never stayed in this area

Edited May 11, 2022 by plenzmd1

[BaltimoreFanBills]

I live in Canton, Baltimore and not exactly sure where Hamilton street in Pigtown is. I thought that street was more downtown area but maybe there are two. If your MIL doesn’t like Larkinville then she is not going to be impressed with Pigtown. It’s not a terrible neighborhood but I wouldn’t say it’s the best either. I wouldn’t live there but that’s me. I also wouldn’t walk around there at night.  If I were you I would aim to stay in Fed Hill (closest option to stadium and bars), Locus Point (you may need to Uber) or Harbor East (if you are looking for one of the nicer spots).

[plenzmd1]

23 minutes ago, wjag said:

It's relatively safe..  Relative to the east side and west side issues.  Baltimore is a very dangerous city at night.  Day time is fine.   Use my rule, don't venture down any street that has no cars on it.  We go in the city a lot.  Never ever let your guard down.  Also be aware that Baltimore folks jaywalk all the time.  Watch for people between cars just walking into the road.  It's crazy..

i usually stay in hotels either downtown or Harbour East... have gone out plenty in Fed Hill and this neighborhood kinda with a block or two from there...but like in DC two blocks can mean two completely neighborhoods

[BillsPride12]

26 minutes ago, wjag said:

It's relatively safe..  Relative to the east side and west side issues.  Baltimore is a very dangerous city at night.  Day time is fine.   Use my rule, don't venture down any street that has no cars on it.  We go in the city a lot.  Never ever let your guard down.  Also be aware that Baltimore folks jaywalk all the time.  Watch for people between cars just walking into the road.  It's crazy..

I went to the Baltimore game in 2016 and I remember Ubering through the projects at one point and it legitimately felt like driving through the set of The Wire.  Crazy for sure

[Rico]

Unless there’s another Hamilton, Harford Rd. runs through the middle of it, it’s about 5 miles or so North of downtown. I would say it’s safer than staying downtown, but if it was me, I would be staying in the county, not city.

 

ETA My bad, I missed that you said street.

Edited May 11, 2022 by Rico

[Turbo44]

Sort of related - My son (College Senior to be) is interning downtown there on E Eager Street from June 7th to Late July. 2 other guys and him are having trouble finding temporary housing for the 2 months, if any of you Baltimorians have any ideas.

[SDS]

23 minutes ago, Turbo44 said:

Sort of related - My son (College Senior to be) is interning downtown there on E Eager Street from June 7th to Late July. 2 other guys and him are having trouble finding temporary housing for the 2 months, if any of you Baltimorians have any ideas.

check Hopkins off-campus apartment rentals. Most students are trying to sublease their places for the summer because they’re signing 12 month leases, despite only needing their room for nine months.

[Talley56]

If you'll be in the area for a few days and you like southern cooking I would highly recommend a trip to Andy Nelson's in Cockeysville (about 20-30 minutes north of the city).  The wings aren't much but great great pulled pork, sweet tea, corn bread, etc.

 

https://andynelsonsbbq.com/

[Turbo44]

12 minutes ago, SDS said:

check Hopkins off-campus apartment rentals. Most students are trying to sublease their places for the summer because they’re signing 12 month leases, despite only needing their room for nine months.

Thanks - yeah - they're looking that route via facebook - some of Hopkins is in shady areas though, I think

[SDS]

Just now, Turbo44 said:

Thanks - yeah - they're looking that route via facebook - some of Hopkins is in shady areas though, I think

not that anyone would want to commute from College Park Maryland, but there are a crap ton of people trying to sublease their apartments for the summer along route one.

[Max Fischer]

3 hours ago, plenzmd1 said:

Hey all, just booked a couple places on airbnb that can be cancelled in case the Thanksgiving rumors are correct. One of the nicer places is on Hamilton street in Pigtown. Now, i am an urban guy and don't mind a little grtittyness, but will have MIL with us and some folks who think Larkinville are the mean streets of WNY. 

 

Anybody weigh in on the location? Only couple blocks from the stadium so would be perfect for game . Have a place few blocks away in Fed Hill too,,just not as nice. 

 

You may want to doublecheck the address. I don't think Pigtown area has a Hamilton Street but there's one in Mount Vernon. 

 

If it's Pigtown, you should be fine. It's mostly nice-ish residential and short walk to the stadium complex. Having said that, if it's a night game, walk with the crowds once you cross over Russel Street. 

[plenzmd1]

1 hour ago, Max Fischer said:

 

You may want to doublecheck the address. I don't think Pigtown area has a Hamilton Street but there's one in Mount Vernon. 

 

If it's Pigtown, you should be fine. It's mostly nice-ish residential and short walk to the stadium complex. Having said that, if it's a night game, walk with the crowds once you cross over Russel Street. 

you are correct kind sir. Address is actual

 West Hamburg Street, Baltimore,  and yep, no one walking alone in BMORE!!!!!

[Another Fan]

9 hours ago, plenzmd1 said:

Hey all, just booked a couple places on airbnb that can be cancelled in case the Thanksgiving rumors are correct. One of the nicer places is on Hamilton street in Pigtown. Now, i am an urban guy and don't mind a little grtittyness, but will have MIL with us and some folks who think Larkinville are the mean streets of WNY. 

 

Anybody weigh in on the location? Only couple blocks from the stadium so would be perfect for game . Have a place few blocks away in Fed Hill too,,just not as nice. 

 

Thats an ironic question with the avatar you use 😅

8 hours ago, BillsPride12 said:

I went to the Baltimore game in 2016 and I remember Ubering through the projects at one point and it legitimately felt like driving through the set of The Wire.  Crazy for sure

Driving though the projects wasn't nearly as ugly an outcome as that game 😅

Edited May 12, 2022 by Another Fan

[Augie]

9 hours ago, plenzmd1 said:

Hey all, just booked a couple places on airbnb that can be cancelled in case the Thanksgiving rumors are correct. One of the nicer places is on Hamilton street in Pigtown. Now, i am an urban guy and don't mind a little grtittyness, but will have MIL with us and some folks who think Larkinville are the mean streets of WNY. 

 

Anybody weigh in on the location? Only couple blocks from the stadium so would be perfect for game . Have a place few blocks away in Fed Hill too,,just not as nice. 

 

They could use a lesson in branding.  🤷‍♂️

[plenzmd1]

well, loks like i will be cancelling both at 8.03 tonight

[LeviF]

4 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said:

well, loks like i will be cancelling both at 8.03 tonight

 

You could probably get similar advice if you wanted to go to Detroit.

[Max Fischer]

17 hours ago, plenzmd1 said:

you are correct kind sir. Address is actual

 West Hamburg Street, Baltimore,  and yep, no one walking alone in BMORE!!!!!

 

You'll be fine and should have no issues. It may not be downtown Hamburg, NY but even for a night game there'll be thousands of fans, tailgaters and police in the area.

[plenzmd1]

32 minutes ago, LeviF said:

 

You could probably get similar advice if you wanted to go to Detroit.

I actually like Detroit. Actually hoping we do not play there Thansgiving as will prolly go any other weekend. 

[BillsShredder83]

On 5/11/2022 at 10:57 AM, plenzmd1 said:

Hey all, just booked a couple places on airbnb that can be cancelled in case the Thanksgiving rumors are correct. One of the nicer places is on Hamilton street in Pigtown. Now, i am an urban guy and don't mind a little grtittyness, but will have MIL with us and some folks who think Larkinville are the mean streets of WNY. 

 

Anybody weigh in on the location? Only couple blocks from the stadium so would be perfect for game . Have a place few blocks away in Fed Hill too,,just not as nice. 

Baltimore is a beautiful thriving city. There's a show shot there called "The Wire", it's about rich soccer moms quest for love, oh, and romance. There's a steamy kiss between the 2 fresh faced stars of the show.

Now, you're not going to want your MIL missing out on this tale as old as time, so have your charcuterie board prepared before you hit play.

 

Please let us know how she liked it.

[Nextmanup]

5 hours ago, LeviF said:

 

You could probably get similar advice if you wanted to go to Detroit.

Or any urban environment in America, depending on who is giving you the advice.

 

 

[Rico]

If it was me, I would stay in the county at say the Hilton Garden Inn or Hampton Inn in White Marsh, then take a bus from the White Marsh Mall to M&T Stadium. Least interaction with Baltimore city, the better.

 

https://www.ravensride.net

[Turbo44]

My son found a potential 3br house in Pigtown. Guys…how is Pigtown safety wise?

[Teddy KGB]

Safe Baltimore is boring.     Get to the shady part with the strip clubs and don’t forget to after party at the Horseshoe casino til the sun comes up. 

[djp14150]

For those looking to go to Baltimore

 

 

 

 

 

above are two maps.

 

you dont have to stay in downtown baltimore. The inner harbor area is fine   The Baltimore aquarium is one of the best in the country.  In the inner harbor the have various self boat rentals like pedal boats. Ft mcHrnry is where the anthem was written  by francis Scott key.

 

east side of inner harbor is little italy.

 

if you stay at a bwi hotel…you take hotel shuttle to airport then take the free shuttle bus to the rail station.  You can fly to dc airports and go metro subway to union station then MARC train to Baltimore.  I don’t recall exact fare but it’s around $10 or so one way.

 

 

 

 

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

On 5/11/2022 at 4:01 PM, plenzmd1 said:

you are correct kind sir. Address is actual

 West Hamburg Street, Baltimore,  and yep, no one walking alone in BMORE!!!!!

@mead107

What was the place you were at 3 years ago for the B-More game?  
 

2 “blocks” from the stadium 

[Sierra Foothills]

21 hours ago, Turbo44 said:

Guys…how is Pigtown safety wise?

 

Pigs can be dangerous at times: "We report the case of a 49-year-old male found dead in his farm's pigsty, where a sow and her piglets were present. At the postmortem examination, numerous, severe blunt force injuries were observed on the body, with special regard to the upper extremities where massive injuries involving soft tissues, bones, and regional vessels, tendons, and nerves were present. The death resulted from severe bleeding from massive upper extremities injuries due to a domestic pig attack. Domestic pigs are usually placid but they can become aggressive if disturbed and attack humans producing severe injuries due to trampling, kicking and biting. Knowing the relevant anatomy, pattern of attack, and morphologies of wounds produced by particular animals can distinguish animal attacks from homicides, as well as attempt to identify the type of animal involved in an unwitnessed attack."

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34106425/

 

 

18 hours ago, djp14150 said:

For those looking to go to Baltimore

 

 

 

 

above are two maps.

 

 

I was driving through Gowanda years ago looking for Point Peter Rd in Zoar Valley. I stopped at a corner to ask directions from an older guy sitting at a bench. He got up, walked over, and looked at my map. Then his expression became confused and he said, "I'm not really good at reading maps, sorry."

 

You're welcome.

[Turbo44]

21 hours ago, Turbo44 said:

My son found a potential 3br house in Pigtown. Guys…how is Pigtown safety wise?

Re-posting for a genuine answer if anyone has one? From what I read anything East of Cross St is fine 

[mob16151]

When you get  too Johns Hopkins,turn around.

Edited May 14, 2022 by mob16151

[mead107]

9 hours ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

@mead107

What was the place you were at 3 years ago for the B-More game?  
 

2 “blocks” from the stadium 

Was a Marriott 

 

[Beerball]

On 5/11/2022 at 10:57 AM, plenzmd1 said:

Hey all, just booked a couple places on airbnb that can be cancelled in case the Thanksgiving rumors are correct. One of the nicer places is on Hamilton street in Pigtown. Now, i am an urban guy and don't mind a little grtittyness, but will have MIL with us and some folks who think Larkinville are the mean streets of WNY. 

 

Anybody weigh in on the location? Only couple blocks from the stadium so would be perfect for game . Have a place few blocks away in Fed Hill too,,just not as nice. 

Who are you?