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Maryland, United States

Fells Point

A slow Jan 1 on cobblestones: oysters, an old saloon and a walk to Patterson Park. This guide pulls together 2 sights, 1 outdoor spot and 2 places to eat from our curated routes.

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Fells Point, Maryland, United States
Places
6

2 See · 1 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink

Curated routes
1

Baltimore New Year's Eve

Best season
Dec 30 – Jan 1

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

31°C / 88°F avg high

Coolest month
January

4°C / 39°F avg high

Wettest month
June

about 117 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for Baltimore, the nearest city we track.

Things to do in Fells Point

6 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

2 sights worth building a day around. All 2 are free to visit.

  • Thames Street & Broadway Square in Fells PointPhoto: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0
    See

    Thames Street & Broadway Square

    Cobblestoned waterfront heart of the 18th-century port, lined with rowhouses, taverns and the City Pier.

    Tip Walk the promenade east from Harbor East; it takes about 15 minutes.

    • Fells Point
    • Free
    • 45 min
    • Late morning
  • See

    Robert Long House

    1765 brick house on South Ann Street, the oldest surviving urban residence in Baltimore, with a colonial garden.

    Tip The exterior and garden wall are easy to see on a walk from Thames Street.

    • Fells Point
    • Free
    • 20 min
    • Midday

Outdoors

1 outdoor spot for fresh air in Patterson Park.

  • Patterson Park in Fells PointPhoto: Patrick Gillespie · CC BY 2.0
    Outdoors

    Patterson Park

    Large Olmsted-era park above Fells Point, crowned by the 1891 Pagoda with views to the harbor.

    Tip Walk up Broadway and in from Eastern Avenue; the Pagoda is on the hill near Pratt Street.

    • Patterson Park
    • Free
    • 75 min
    • Midday

Eat

Where we would book a table in Fells Point.

  • Thames Street Oyster House in Fells PointPhoto: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0
    Eat

    Thames Street Oyster House

    Fells Point seafood house on the waterfront, known for its raw bar and New England-style lobster roll.

    Tip It does not take many walk-ins on holidays; book a Jan 1 table ahead.

    • Fells Point
    • $$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Lunch
  • Broadway Market in Fells PointPhoto: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0
    Eat

    Broadway Market

    One of the city's historic public markets, rebuilt as a food hall on South Broadway with seafood and lunch counters.

    Tip Check holiday hours; some stalls close on Jan 1.

    • Fells Point
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Late morning

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Fells Point.

  • Drink

    The Horse You Came In On Saloon

    Thames Street saloon dating to 1775, one of the oldest continuously operating bars in the country.

    Tip Afternoon on Jan 1 is quieter than the night before.

    • Fells Point
    • $
    • 60 min
    • Afternoon

How to fit Fells Point into a trip

Fells Point is stop 2 of 2 on our Baltimore New Year's Eve route. Follow it as-is or lift Fells Point into your own plan.

Weather by month, based on Baltimore

Our climate figures for Fells Point come from Baltimore, about 2 km (1 mi) away. Average daily highs run from 4°C / 39°F in January to 31°C / 88°F in July. June is the wettest month, with about 117 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for Baltimore. Baltimore weather (covers Fells Point) →

Near Fells Point

8 other destinations from our guides within about 150 km (93 mi), measured in a straight line.

Fells Point questions, answered

How many days do you need in Fells Point?

On our Baltimore New Year's Eve route it is stop 2 of 2 in a 3-day trip. Split evenly, that is about 2 days here, an estimate rather than a rule. The listed visit times for our 6 places add up to roughly 6 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Fells Point best known for?

A slow Jan 1 on cobblestones: oysters, an old saloon and a walk to Patterson Park. Standouts on our list: Thames Street & Broadway Square (Cobblestoned waterfront heart of the 18th-century port, lined with rowhouses, taverns and the City Pier); Robert Long House (1765 brick house on South Ann Street, the oldest surviving urban residence in Baltimore, with a colonial garden); Patterson Park (Large Olmsted-era park above Fells Point, crowned by the 1891 Pagoda with views to the harbor).

When is the best time to visit Fells Point?

Our Baltimore New Year's Eve route is best Dec 30 – Jan 1. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for nearby Baltimore put the warmest highs in July (31°C / 88°F), the coolest in January (4°C / 39°F) and the most rain in June (about 117 mm).

What are the best things to do in Fells Point?

Start with Thames Street & Broadway Square, Robert Long House and Patterson Park. Our guide lists 6 places in all, from 2 sights, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Fells Point?

Our picks: Thames Street Oyster House (Fells Point); Broadway Market (Fells Point). It does not take many walk-ins on holidays; book a Jan 1 table ahead (Thames Street Oyster House).

What is near Fells Point?

The closest destinations in our guides are Inner Harbor & Harbor East (about 1 km / 1 mi), Baltimore (about 2 km / 1 mi) and Washington, DC (about 57 km / 35 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Fells Point with your crew

Open the Baltimore New Year's Eve route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 6 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

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