Sight Fells Point
Thames Street & Broadway Square
A sight in Fells Point, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late morning.
Why go
Cobblestoned waterfront heart of the 18th-century port, lined with rowhouses, taverns and the City Pier.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Fells Point, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 place for a drink and 1 outdoor spot. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Thames Street Oyster House and Broadway Market. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Cities
- Neighborhood
- Fells Point
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Late morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Fells Point. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Thames Street Oyster House
Fells Point seafood house on the waterfront, known for its raw bar and New England-style lobster roll.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Broadway Market
One of the city's historic public markets, rebuilt as a food hall on South Broadway with seafood and lunch counters.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Thames Street Oyster House
Fells Point seafood house known for lobster rolls and raw bar.
Food · Baltimore · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Robert Long House
1765 brick house on South Ann Street, the oldest surviving urban residence in Baltimore, with a colonial garden.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 5The Horse You Came In On Saloon
Thames Street saloon dating to 1775, one of the oldest continuously operating bars in the country.
Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line - 6The Horse You Came In On Saloon
Fells Point saloon dating to 1775, said to be Poe's last drink stop.
Drinks · Baltimore · 0.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Thames Street & Broadway Square is a stop on our Baltimore New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Fells Point
Thames Street & Broadway Square is our only sight pick in Fells Point; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Fells Point guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Baltimore
Our climate figures for Fells Point come from nearby Baltimore. Average daily highs in Baltimore run from 39°F in January to 88°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Thames Street & Broadway Square itself, we suggest: Late morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Baltimore from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Baltimore weather by month (covers Fells Point).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 39.28306, -76.59278
- Destination
- Fells Point, Maryland
Thames Street & Broadway Square: quick answers
How much time do you need at Thames Street & Broadway Square?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Thames Street & Broadway Square. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Thames Street & Broadway Square?
Our pick: Late morning. Insider tip: Walk the promenade east from Harbor East; it takes about 15 minutes.
Is Thames Street & Broadway Square free?
Yes, we list Thames Street & Broadway Square as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Thames Street & Broadway Square?
Thames Street & Broadway Square appears on Baltimore New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Thames Street & Broadway Square to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Fells Point.
Plan Fells Point
- Fells Point travel guide 6 places
- Baltimore weather (covers Fells Point) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Fells Point
- Patterson Park Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.