Traveling to the 2011 Summit of Awesome
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This year the Summit of Awesome comes back to the East Coast — to Baltimore, Maryland. It will be held at the 1840s Ballroom (29 South Front Street, Baltimore, MD 21202).
You can arrive by plane via Baltimore Washington International Airport, train via Amtrak or the Maryland Transportation Authority or by automobile. Additional resources for those traveling to Baltimore from out of town are available here.
Accommodations
Coming from out of town and need a place to stay in Baltimore? Here are some options that are within close proximity to the Summit.
Hotels
Next Door to the Ballroom: Fairfield Inn Marriott: 101 President Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 / avg. nightly rate: $180
5-10 min. walk away: Sleep Inn: 301 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD, US, 21202 / avg. nightly rate: $130
20 min. walk away: Holiday Inn Express: 221 N Gay Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202 / avg. nightly rate: $101
Bed and Breakfasts in Fells Point
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The Inn at the Black Olive (a completely green boutique hotel with balconies)
Where to Eat
In Fells Point
Sticky Rice – sushi
The Wharf Rat – beer/bar food
1919 Fleet Street – Dive Bar
Johnny Rads – pizza/bar
Max’s on Broadway – huge beer selection and food choices
Koopers/Slainte/Waterfront Hotel – great for brunch, dinner and late night drinking
Blue Moon Cafe - brunch and lunch only; amazing brunch so there’s always a long line
Liquid Earth – Raw/Vegan/Vegetarian hotspot
Teavolve – free wifi, nice brunch and sangria menu
The Daily Grind – free wifi coffee shop with sandwiches
Miss Shirley’s – across the street from the Ballroom; great for any meal but usually crazy crowded on the weekend
Little Italy - the 1840’s Ballroom is next door to this neighborhood, so there is an abundant amount of Italian choices
Upper City (Mt Vernon, Hampden, Charles Village)
Brewer’s Art – awesome beer and food
Dionysus – cute bar and good menu
Club Charles – dive/art deco bar (across from the Charles Theater)
Bohemian Coffee House – free wifi and a small food menu
13.5% Wine Bar – good food, excellent wine menu
Golden West Cafe – good food/brunch with a cute bar
Holy Frijoles – Mexican hipster joint with cheap food and margaritas
Donna’s – Coffee shop/brunch place
The Dizz – two locations, one with rooftop views of Baltimore. Extensive food menu
One World Cafe – Any meal restaurant with great vegan/vegetarian options
Federal Hill
Dangerously Delicious Pies – meat and dessert pies
