The Admiral Fell Inn

Fells Point, a waterfront neighborhood of pubs, antique shops and cobblestone streets, is probably the most visited neighborhood in Baltimore not counting the Inner Harbor, which is really more of a development than a neighborhood. The business owners in Fells Point know that the very lifeblood of the neighborhood depends on keeping out homogeneous chains and letting history and character thrive. So, if you want to get a sense of the real Baltimore, with its John Waters-weirdness, its colonial history and its tough edge, you should stay at in Fells Point. And the best place to stay is The Admiral Fell Inn.

The Admiral Fell Inn, a historic inn and pub named for the neighborhood’s founder, sits at the heart of the neighborhood, right near the water. It’s been revamped, updated and remodeled in sleek boutique style, but the designers incorporated the colonial history of the place with antiques and other period details.

Oh, yes, and the hotel sometimes hosts historical reenactments. And ghost stories. And allegedly real ghosts live on premises and occasional spook the guests.