The Federal Hill area is a quaint, historic neighborhood nestled in the heart of Baltimore, south of the Inner Harbor. It is a vibrant, eclectic area that is rich with culture and history. The buildings are all from the late 18th, 19th, or early 20th century, offering a charming atmosphere for the bars, restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Federal Hill technically spans three streets; Charles, Cross, and Light. Inside these streets house an exciting array of well- known establishments such as Ropewalk Tavern and SoBo Cafe, but also delicatessens and shops that are more popular among the locals. Federal Hill is able to provide tourists entertainment with its galleries and shopping attractions, but also offer a calming diversion from the busy Inner Harbor with its specialty businesses and old-timey atmosphere. The location really is the best of both worlds- its minutes from the Baltimore Convention Center and other large attractions like the Orioles and Ravens stadiums. It is easily accessible from all major transportation routes-Interstate 95, the Baltimore Washington Parkway, and Interstate 83. Additionally, getting to Federal Hill by public transportation is easy as well. There are plenty of commuter and MTA rails that can get you right to the neighborhood. But on the other hand, Federal Hill offers something that the other neighborhoods in Baltimore may not- it allows for a sense of intimacy and familiarity. Because Federal Hill has many unique shops, it attracts a certain niche of people who are passionate about what Fed Hill. For example, Fed Hill offers everything from second-hand antique stores to comic book shops that delight tourists and locals all the same. I hope that by now, you have a good overarching view about what the Federal Hill area is, and why you should visit. If you haven't yet, I strongly encourage you to make the trip out there, you won't be disappointed. Hopefully, the weather will be warming up soon so you can grab a buddy or loved one and get out there to enjoy all that Federal Hill has to offer! My goal of this blog will be to focus on restaurants, bars, and other establishments in Fed Hill, and offer the most honest, candid reviews of the places that I can. I hope that by following this blog, you will learn more about the businesses in the area, because I think that Fed Hill is a severely underrated area. There is something for everyone in this neighborhood, and I am determined that if it were only promoted correctly, more tourists would find a great time visiting Federal Hill. You can come here to eat, drink, shop, enrich yourself in the art galleries and museums, or simply enjoy the beautiful scenery. With each post, I will try to focus on a different area of interest so that you will get a well-rounded overview of the neighborhood. So with that, I say goodbye for now! If you have any comments and/or suggestions about what you would like me to focus on, please don't hesitate to write in the comments box. I look forward to starting this project, and I hope you are as excited reading these posts as I am writing them!