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888 South Broadway, MD 21231 • 410-422-7380 • www.HarborMagic.com • Reservations: 866-583-4162 Cover Artwork © Robert McClintock

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The Admiral Fell Inn on Fell’s Point’s historic waterfront has risen from humble beginnings. William Fell, a Quaker from Lancaster, England who arrived in Old Baltimore in 1726, imported the flavor of Britain – most notably in the neighborhood’s street names (Shakespeare, Thames, Fleet, and Philpot, among others). In the “Point” as Fell’s 1,100 acres was known, there were some 350 early buildings, many pre-dating 1800 (an additional 200 others pre-date the Civil War). The Admiral Fell Inn consists of seven different buildings, some dating back to the 1770s and 1780s.

The Anchorage, a legendary seaman’s hostel was established in 1889 by the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Port Mission to “maintain under Christian influence a boarding house for seamen, a home-away-fromhome, a social and recreational center where the seafarer might find safe refuge while in port.”

In 1929, the Young Men’s Christian Association converted the expanded Anchorage into a 105bed Seaman’s YMCA with rooms so small that it was nicknamed “the doghouse.” Lodging was provided to as many as 50,000 sailors a continued >

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The Inn at Henderson’s Wharf offers a peaceful retreat directly on the waters of Baltimore’s most historic neighborhood, Fell’s Point. It’s the ideal destination for the most discriminating traveler.

The historic Admiral Fell Inn invites you to celebrate the past and present of charming Fell’s Point, while perfectly blending an authentic, residential style destination experience with all the conveniences expected by today’s travelers.

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year, and by the end of World War II, the cost of a dormitory-style room had risen to fifty cents a night; a single room cost $1.25 per night. This “home-away-from-home” continued to provide lodging through the mid-1950s.

Baltimore’s bustling port was central to Maryland’s economy until the early 20th century.

When the role of sailing ships declined in the 1930s, the community of Fell’s Point began to deteriorate along with it. The waterfront became a tough enclave of back-door saloons. Many of the properties were condemned in 1965 to make way for a new highway, I-95.

A grassroots effort by community members to halt the destruction of one of Baltimore’s only intact historical neighborhoods resulted in the designation of Fell’s Point as Maryland’s first National Historic District. Federal funds for construction of the new highway were disallowed and Fell’s Point was spared.

The cellars of the interconnected buildings of The Anchorage were turned into a cider and vinegar bottling factory known as the Vinegar Works. After the plant’s closing in the mid1970s, the buildings remained unoccupied until the Inn was created in 1985.

Now an internationally acclaimed hotel, The Admiral Fell Inn offers intimate elegance – amidst the still-bustling working waterfront community. The Inn was chosen as a charter member of the National Trust for Historic Hotels of America.

Taxi has since grown from one small boat going “from nowhere to nowhere,” to an internationally acclaimed system serving 350,000 people per year, with a fleet of 13 boats and 12 landings throughout the harbor. Ride and sightsee

till your heart’s content with an all-day, on-off ticket. The landing is located just across the street from the Inn and is a great way to journey to the heart of the Inner Harbor. The view alone is worth the ride!

Be sure to talk to your Harbor Magic Specialist or see the front desk to learn how the Admiral Fell Inn can CONNECT YOU to these great experiences.

but be ready to take a shot of rum!

Don’t worry about having to walk the plank in a straight line… just be able to navigate the cobblestones on your way back to the Inn.

URBAN PIRATES “Bring Your Own Grog” Cruise ARGH!! It’s time to get in touch with your inner pirate! Climb aboard the FEARLESS pirate ship for an interactive adventure on the waters of the Inner Harbor. And what’s an authentic piratestyle party without a bit of GROG? (that’s pirate talk for getting your drink on). Ice and cups are provided. Bring whatever will calm your nerves on this daring adventure through the Inner Harbor waters (or make you forget you’re an adult wearing an eye patch),

FELL’S POINT GHOST WALK Picture Fell’s Point, as it was, a rowdy seaport town, the birthplace of the sleek and dangerous clipper ship. Its streets full of sailors from foreign lands spilling off ships, immigrants anxious to start a new life, ladies of the night looking to make ends meet, and all the characters looking to make a living off the maritime industry. Given this explosive combination, is it any wonder that many spirits remained behind?

Under the cover of night, explore the many haunted pubs, shops, and residences. But don’t stray too far from the group because you never know when you’ll find yourself face to face with the unknown.

BALTIMORE WATER TAXI Born in 1978 just as the harbor’s redevelopment was starting, the Water

FELL’S POINT FOOD TOUR Let your guide take you through historic Fell’s Point combining history, architecture, culture and an array of specially created dishes from locally owned and operated restaurants.

As you taste each dish, your guide will explain the chef ’s inspirations, ingredients origins, cooking techniques and connections to the area’s history.

On your food tour, you will sample food that has been made the same way in Baltimore for generations, as well as cutting edge cuisine from some of the area’s most innovative chefs.

SEGS IN THE CITY See the city in a whole new way… aboard your own Segway! The Segway Safaris start with a training lesson before one or two hour tours of Fell’s Point, Little Italy, Pratt Street and/or Federal Hill. During the tour, expert guides offer guests insider’s knowledge to the local history and happenings in each of the famous Baltimore neighborhoods visited.

EVERY ROOM NAME TELLS A STORY As you walk through the halls of the Admiral Fell Inn, you’ll notice that each room is named after a historic figure that played a prominent role in the history of Baltimore and Fell’s Point. Who is your room named after? Can you find the Edgar Allen Poe and Francis Scott Key rooms? Feel free to wander the halls… the Admiral won’t mind.

THE LONG AND WINDING… HALLWAYS How can the “second floor” of the Inn actually exist on two different levels? Why does a hallway make that many turns? All logical questions for a building… but there within lies the answer. The Admiral Fell Inn is not ONE building… it’s made up of seven different buildings dating back to the 1770s. Step outside and view the Inn from across Thames Street and you will see the Inn’s different buildings stretch all the way to the Horse You Came in On. AND WHAT STORIES THOSE BUILDINGS COULD TELL

FELL’S POINT FUN FACTS Edgar Allen Poe spent many days walking the streets of Fell’s Point. Legend has it that he had his final drink inside The Horse You Came In On, located right next to the Inn.

LOOK UP AND DRINK UP! Exit the Inn and go to your left. Just past Adela, in the upper corner of the building across the street you will see a faded original “Vote Against Prohibition” billboard. It must have been successful as Fell’s Point has more pubs per square foot than most places in the United States.

Fell’s Point is named after William Fell and the Fell family, whose grave is located down Shakespeare Street.

Baltimore Schnooners, built in Fell’ s Point, were used by privateers during the War of 1812. British land ad sea forces attempted to destroy Baltimore in Septemeber 1814. This lead to the birth of “The Star Spangled Banner” which is celebrated daily at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry.

While he was enslaved in the 1830s, renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass worked as a caulker in a shipyard on Lancaster Street. His legacy and the honor of the first African American owned shipyard is celebrated at the Douglass-Meyers Maritime Park, located at the end of Broadway.

In 1889, a legendary seamans’ boarding house was established and expanded into a 105-bed YMCA in 1889 housing 50,000 sailors a year. The role of sailing ships declined in the 1930s and Fell’s Point deteriorated. In 1965, many buildings were condemned to make room for a new highway, but community effort halted construction and Maryland’s first National Historic District was born.

The cellars of the buildings were turned into a cider and vinegar bottling factory, which closed in the mid 1970s. The building remained unoccupied until the Inn was created in 1985.

BALTIMORE IN PICTURES The hallways of the Inn are filled with the works of award winning A. Aubrey Bodine (1906 – 1970) a photographer for the Baltimore Sun's Sunday Sun Magazine for fifty years famous for capturing Baltimore on film.

FELL’S POINT RESTAURANTS ADELA

BROADWAY MARKET

bpmmarkets.com | 410.685.6169 First established in 1784, The Broadway Market has gone through many changes over the years. The current building, built in 1864, was actually topped with a second story hall that was used for social affairs until a fire damaged it in the 1960s. Part of a larger Fell's Point renovation project, a spruced-up, more cheerful version of this historic market's south building just re-opened featuring seafood, deli counters and Polish dishes made from scratch.

ONE-EYED MIKES

oneeyedmikes.com | 410.327.0445 Part of the old world charm of One-Eyed Mikes is that it’s located just a little off the beaten path among the row homes on a quaint street of Fell's Point.

And while its friendly service, warm atmosphere and surprising menu are all noteworthy, Grand Marnier is the big story here. One-Eyed Mikes sells more of it than anywhere else in the world. You can even become a member of their Grand Marnier Club and have your own bottle stored for whenever you visit.

KALI’S COURT kaliscourt.com 410.276.4700

Kali’s Court specializes in impeccable seafood with Mediterranean influences featuring fresh whole fish from around the world, award winning crab cakes, and daily chef ’s creations.

MEZZE

kalismezze.com 410.563.7600 Gather with friends for conversation, a glass of wine and good food. It’s the casual sibling of Kali’s Court (next door) and many of the small plates reflect the Greek origins of the owners.

MELI

kalismeli.com | 410.534.6354 Meli is Greek for honey, and honey adds a subtle touch of sweetness to most everything on the menu. Featuring a bar, bistro and the intimate and luxurious Minoan room on the lower level for dining and late night. Recently named “Best New Restaurant” by Baltimore Magazine, Meli is open for dinner daily and features live music Friday and Saturday evenings and a sumptuous Sunday brunch.

B.O.P. (BRICK OVEN PIZZA) boppizza.com | 410.563.1600

The tastes and fragrances created by the heat of the wood-fired oven produce a pizza clearly superior to those cooked in a standard oven.

Savor the flavor and crispy texture of BOP's hearth-baked, homemade crust and only the finest ingredients.

410.534.6262 tapasadela.com Adela celebrates the art of Spanish cuisine with an eclectic array of savory tapas drawing on cultural and culinary influences from across the country. Further indulgence is to be found with their signature cocktails and extensive wine list, featuring the best from Spain and South America. Dine in the seductive, damask-walled dining room, El Comedor, or in the sophisticated and social atmosphere of the white marble Communal Table.

KOOPERS

koopers.com | 410.563.5423 Juicy hand-formed burgers headline the menu at this quintessential Fell’s Point pub but there is something for everyone whether you want a steak and a bottle of red, a wrap and a beer, fajitas or omelets and spicy bloody’s for brunch! But try the burger… the hardest part will be choosing which one!

SLAINTE IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT slaintepub.com | 410.563.6600

Try not to fill up on the marvelous Guinness onion soup, topped with Irish cheddar, or the restorative Irish stew, as the sublime shepherd's pie.

FELL’S POINT PUBS THE HORSE YOU CAME IN ON

MAX’S TAPHOUSE

thehorsebaltimore.com | 410.327.8111

maxs.com | 410.675.6297 Max's Taphouse is Baltimore's premier beer pub. With 140 rotating drafts, 5 HandPumped Cask Ales, and a world-spanning collection of approximately 1200 bottled beers in stock, Max's is legendary for having Maryland's largest selection of local and imported beer.

In operation since 1775, “The Horse” is Baltimore’s oldest operating saloon and is rumored to be the final destination of American author Edgar Allen Poe before his mysterious death (don’t order what he ordered). It’s the only bar in Maryland to exist before, during and after prohibition.

CAT’S EYE PUB

catseyepub.com | 410.276.9866

TAVERN AT THE ADMIRAL

TavernAtTheAdmiral.com | 410-522-7380 Join us for a full service of traditional spirits, wines and local beers as well creative cocktails culled from long forgotten recipes. Dating from the 1750’s and rich in history, our setting long ago served to sea-going travelers and local residents.

The Cat’s Eye Pub has long been a gathering place for Irishmen of all nationalities. This Fell’s Point legend features live music nightly including American roots music, blues and jazz.

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FELL’S POINT PRESERVATION SOCIETY & VISITOR CENTER FELL’S POINT PRESERVATION SOCIETY The Preservation Society was founded in 1967 to stop the proposed extension of I-95 across the Inner Harbor. Had the Preservation Society not been successful in it’s ten year “road fight,” the highway would have demolished the Federal Hill and Fell’s Point communities, leveled Federal Hill Park and blocked the development of the Inner Harbor. To accomplish this, the Society led the effort to have both communities listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fell’s Point became a Nationaly Registered Historic District in 1969 (making it the second historic district in the United States to receive that honor) and Federal Hill a year later.

For over forty years, the Preservation Society has worked to maintain the 18th and 19th

“...Tour the Robert Long House & Garden, Baltimore’s oldest surviving urban residence...”

FELL’S POINT VISITOR CENTER 1724-26 Thames Street Baltimore, MD 21231 Open daily (except for Mondays) Stop in to learn about the neighborhood’s historic, maritime past, as well as today’s latest happenings and offerings.

WALKING TOURS

century character of these historic structures. The Society continues to this day operating for charitable and educational purposes in the renewal and preservation of both Fell’s Point and Federal Hill as areas of particular historical and architectural significance for the benefit, education and appreciation of the general public.

The Fell’s Point Preservation Society offers a variety of historic walking tours – Tour the Robert Long House & Garden, Baltimore’s oldest surviving urban residence (ca. 1765) and 18th century garden; learn about the lives of sea captains, ship builders and seaman in the 18th century maritime community; explore immigration sites and hear stories of exodus and assimilation into a new culture (Baltimore was second only to Ellis Island as a point of entry into America).

An early evening nosh with cocktails.

A soup to nuts dinner for two or four or more. A bracing lunch or late-night jazz in the Minoan Room. A lazy afternoon cake and espresso or leisurely weekend brunch. For good food and fun Ă la mode in historic Fells Point.

1636 THAMES STREET HISTORIC FELLS POINT BALTMORE, MD 21231 410-534-MELI (6354)

SHOPPING The neighborhood is filled with boutique shops – from high end antiques to funky finds. Here are a few of our favorites!

ROBERT McCLINTOCK GALLERY | robertmcclintock. com 1809 Thames Street Baltimore artist Robert McClintock has received international attention for his unique hybrid style combining photography and free hand digital painting. His waterfront gallery is filled with colorful scenes of Baltimore as well as other cities (including New York, Barcelona and Venice) along with his trademark collection of “Dogs

That I Know.”

SOUND GARDEN | cdjoint.com 1616 Thames Street The Sound Garden is Baltimore's best new and used music store...and so much more! Buy and sell used and new CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays and video games. Browse over 10,000 square feet of rare recordings, new vinyl and today’s top media and fashionistas alike.

AMUSE TOYS | amusetoys.com 1623 Thames Street aMuse Toys is operated by local Fells Point residents and strives to bring engaging, innovative and creative play through its amazing selection of toys and gifts.

LOCAL BOUTIQUE

SHOPPING FAVORITES

releases at great prices.

CUP CAKE | cupcake-shop.com 813 South Broadway Baltimore’s hottest boutique is known for outfitting the City’s most fashionable women. Voted “Best Boutique” by Baltimore Magazine, Cupcake continues to gather accolades and attention from local

NATTY BOH GEAR 1624 Thames Street Natty Boh Gear provides fans of Baltimore's original brew an array of National Bohemianthemed souvenirs, including pint and shot glasses, apparel, neon signs and more, proving that you really can buy

DON’T MISS THESE BALTIMORE FAVORITES FELLS POINT • MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER • NATIONAL AQUARIUM • POWER PLANT LIVE! • ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDS

Baltimore is a destination that combines big city buzz with small town charm. The glistening Inner Harbor offers many choices from waterfront adventures, world-class attractions and culinary discoveries to history, shopping, and nightlife …and Travel Guide Baltimore is your connection to it all.

For a complete list of current and upcoming events, visit the front desk or log on to www.TravelGuideBaltimore.com

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Drink and be Merry EXPERIENCE A SENSE

AND TASTE OF HISTORY! Located inside the historical Admiral Fell Inn.

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exclusive harbor magic events THE ADMIRAL’S GHOST TOUR & RECEPTION Wednesday - Thursday - Friday 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Saturday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Gather in our lobby and take a tour through the 7 buildings that make up the Admiral Fell Inn and hear tales and legends from the past and the rumored ghost - dating back to the 1770s.

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Thursdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm Meet us in the hotel lobby and enjoy a complimentary open bar and hors d’oeuvres.

THE WAY OF TEA

Saturdays at 2:00pm Discover the health, social and spiritual benefits of tea. This is not your traditional English tea time, but instead, a modern and tranquil tea that focuses on a beverage that heals, protects and refreshes. The beautiful, waterfront Inn at Henderson’s Wharf provides the perfect peaceful setting for this afternoon retreat.

CRABBY HOUR

Mondays through Fridays 5:30pm to 6:30pm Join us for a hands-on cooking demonstration and test your cooking skills as we whip up a savory batch of the Pier 5 Hotels Maryland Crab Dip or Crabby Crepes.

Learn some fun facts about our famous crustacean, sample wine and beer and throw on a wacky crab hat!

THE CHOCOLATE EVENT

Saturdays - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Take a sweet break from your day and indulge with champagne-punch, our famous chocolate fountain and a huge variety of treats for you to dip with!

Guest Services at the Admiral Fell Inn • High-speed internet access in your room • Wireless internet access in hotel public areas • Guest Pass to the MAC Fitness Center & Pools • Exclusive Harbor Magic Events • Harbor Magic shuttle service • Fiji® Bottled Water • Unlimited local, domestic long distance, and toll-free calling • Harbor Magic Specialist Services • Harbor Magic’s Baltimore Destination Guide • Computer and printer access • Incoming and outgoing faxes • Photocopy services • Weekday Daily newspaper We’re excited to now offer all of our most popular services in one convenient bundle for $9.95 per night. Please let the front desk know if you have any questions.

Harbor Magic Shuttle Take the Harbor Magic Shuttle and discover Harbor Magic Events at the other Harbor Magic Hotels as well as other attractions. See the front desk or hotel lobby displays for the current shuttle schedule.