[Rhodes22-list] Baltimore

[Mary Lou Troy]

How could I have left out Annapolis? Wonderful town (even if it is 
our state capital - the legislature is not in session). Naval 
Academy, lots of historic old houses and lots of sailboats. It is 
about 45 minutes from Baltimore so you'd have to have a car.

We were there today - a rush visit to pick up a couple of inflatable 
kayaks at West Marine.

Mary Lou


At 07:27 PM 7/22/2011, you wrote:
>My impressions based on half a dozen visits...
>
>Baltimore has some rough patches like all big cities so be ready for
>an urban jolt. Some great Italian restaurants in an old neighborhood
>near the harbor. Some of the more affordable hotel chains are a few
>blocks from thw waterfront but a bit dreary - I'd go for something on
>the harbor if you care about a view and ambiance. Or look for
>something local and unique. A side trip to Annapolis might be worth it
>if you're in search of a great old sailing town.
>
>Dave
>
>
>On 7/22/11, Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net> wrote:
> > Hi Charles,
> > In addition to everything Slim mentioned, there is also a really nice
> > Aquarium and a very interesting Museum of Visionary Art within
> > walking distance of the  Inner Harbor. And Camden Yards is a great
> > ball park and an easy stroll up the hill from the harbor. The water
> > taxi system is extensive and can get you to Fells Point (restaurants
> > and shops) and Fort McHenry. Don't know about places to stay because
> > we always went by boat and stayed at the Inner Harbor. Haven't done
> > that for a few years. It got kind of pricey.
> >
> > Not sure about getting away from the heat. This afternoon it was
> > 100.2 and very humid. I expect Baltimore was hotter. Maybe by
> > mid-August it will be cooler. August isn't the
> >
> > Will you have a car? We are nearly 2 hours from Baltimore by car -
> > about 4-5 hours by boat (mostly motoring). It's 12 miles from Rock
> > Hall to the mouth of the Patapsco and another 12 up the river to the
> > Inner Harbor.
> >
> > Mary Lou
> > 1991 R22 Fretless
> > Rock Hall, MD
> >
> >
> > At 05:57 PM 7/22/2011, you wrote:
> >>Charles, it's been years since I attended Peabody in Baltimore but I always
> >>liked knocking around the inner harbor.  You can visit the USS
> >> Constellation
> >>museum ship or the USS Torsk, a WWII sub, the science museum, the aquarium
> >>and lots more.  Google the inner harbor Baltimore to see more.  Every
> >>weekend in the summer they have ethnic festivals going on in that area as
> >>well.  I saw the Orioles  play at the old Memorial stadium (saw Hank Aaron
> >>hit a homer) but the newer Camden yard is on my bucket list as well.
> >>
> >>When I was there in the 80s, there was a beautiful schooner docked there
> >>named The Pride of Baltimore.  I applied for a crew position but didn't get
> >>it.  Years later I was playing in a band on a cruise ship in the Caribbean
> >>and stopped in St. Thomas and saw a beautiful schooner docked there.  I
> >> went
> >>to get a closer look and saw it's name was Pride of Baltimore II.  There
> >> was
> >>a fellow on board that told me the original Pride got caught in a storm and
> >>went down and everybody died!  Glad they turned me down!
> >>
> >>Slim
> >>
> >>On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 3:36 PM, Charles Nieman
> >><blue66corvette at hotmail.com>wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > The Admiral has decided we need to escape the Texas heat for a longish
> >> > weekend.... further it has been conveyed to me that Baltimore will be
> >> > our
> >> > destination of choice....and the target weekend is August 12 thru 15.
> >> > probably arrive the 12 and leave the 15, leaving full days of
> >> play on the 13
> >> > and 14.
> >> >
> >> > The inquiry here is to solicit information from those you familiar with
> >> > the
> >> > area as to choice areas of town to stay and play ..... and to inquire if
> >> > there is somewhere one might rent a sailboat for an afternoon's sail
> >> > .....
> >> > or maybe bum a ride from another Rhodie out for a sail?????
> >> >
> >> > Any and all suggestions will be received in the spirit in which they are
> >> > sent
> >> >
> >> > Fair Winds
> >> > Charles Nieman
> >> > s/c Blue Feather
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