VISIT OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Visit the Mansion and the Shot Tower and spend your day exploring our neighborhood!
Read below for information and links about our neighborhood -- including other important heritage sites, guided and self-guided area tours and some of our favorite local places to eat.
Historic Jonestown
Carroll Museums is located in Historic Jonestown, a Baltimore City Historic District roughly bounded by President, Pratt, Fayette, and Central Streets. Our neighborhood is north of Little Italy and east of the Inner Harbor. Please visit our history page to learn about the history of the Jonestown neighborhood.
Heritage Sites
In addition to the Carroll Mansion and Phoenix Shot Tower, Jonestown is home to many of the city’s most significant heritage sites:
- Star Spangled Banner Flag House, where the Star-Spangled Banner was created.
- Lloyd Street Synagogue, the nation’s third oldest surviving synagogue, on the campus of The Jewish Museum of Maryland.
- Friends Meeting House, the city’s oldest religious structure.
- St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, oldest parish church in continuous use in Baltimore.
- Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, the East Coast’s largest African American museum.
Link to Jonestown History
Neighborhood Tours
Historic Jonestown also includes Heritage Walk, Baltimore’s first-ever pedestrian heritage trail. Unveiled in 2005, this award-winning trail links 20 museums and historic sites along a 3.2 mile loop that starts in the Inner Harbor and winds through Little Italy, Jonestown, and downtown Baltimore. The trail is designed to be self-guided, but guided tours are available. Visit the Heritage Walk website for information and maps.
Eat Locally
While in the neighborhood, be sure to grab a bite to eat at one of Jonestown many restaurants, delis, or cafes.
- Patisserie Poupon - "Consistently delicious, authentic French pastries and breads."
820 E Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 410.332.0390 - Attman’s Authentic NY Deli – established in 1915 and located on the historic “Corned Beef Row” 1019 E Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 410.563.2666
- Lenny's Deli of Lombard Street - Grab a half-pound monster from Lenny's overstuffed sandwich menu. 1150 E Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 410.327.1177
- Tavern 101 – Part of the brand new Fairfield Inn & Suites in Jonestown serving American cuisine with a local flavor. Also hosts a coffee bar. 101 President Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 410.837.9900
- Silver Moon II Restaurant – Favorite local spot for gyros, souvlaki, and Greek Salads.
801 E Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 410.576-8305 - Or walk one block south to Little Italy or two blocks south to Harbor East.
LINKS
Heritage Walk
A project of Historical Jonestown, Inc., Heritage Walk connects 20 historic sites and museums just a short walk beyond Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Their website includes information about the neighborhood, local sites and attractions as well as information about guided and self-guided tours and a map of the Heritage Walk. Information is also available for groups and educators. Browse their website and check out their links for additional neighborbood and city partners.
BACVA Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
This official tourism site is a website of all things Baltimore -- helpful for planning your trip to visit the city or just a day or night on the town.
Authentic Baltimore
The Carroll Mansion and the Phoenix Shot Tower are designated Authentic Baltimore sites. Check their website for information about the sites, services and events that are part of an authentic Baltimore experience. The website will assist you in identifying restaurants, hotels, museums and events that "authentically convey the heritage of Baltimore".
