<p>stickershock: Here are some places to visit in Baltimore: Fell’s Point: very quaint with charming streets and shops. Some decent restaurant’s, too. It is right on the water, and very relaxing when the weather is nice. The have brownstones (I think they call them “row houses”), that are rapidly being renovated, and there are tons of young families moving into this neighborhood. Also, empty nesters, from the gorgeous Baltimore suburbs are moving in there, too.
Canton is another quaint, pretty area, with some good restaurants. It is on the water, too. Hampton is another nice area to visit/shop in. And don’t forget to walk through Little Italy. </p>
<p>When you visit Hopkins, take a walk/drive around Guilford and Roland Park, which surrounds the campus. This neighborhood is beautiful. Go to Miss Shirley’s for breakfast in Roland Park. </p>
<p>If you want to know where your child will be shopping for clothing, etc., or where he/she will go just to spend some time at a mall, visit the Towson Town Center, which has all the best shopping, and is 10 minutes away, in Towson. I am not sure if the Hopkins Shuttle takes the kids…but I think so. If not, taxi rides are relatively inexpensive.</p>
<p>Hope this helps. Cmbmom can probably offer you much more. Enjoy the city.</p>