Great Concerts and Events Coming to Baltimore!

This November, Baltimore has some really exciting concerts and events coming to town.

For all of the Star Wars fans out there, Star Wars in Concert will be at 1st Mariner Arena on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. The music of John Williams, clips from the actual movies, lasers, and special effects will make this an event you will never forget! If you are interested in purchasing tickets for this concert click here!

The legendary Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be also playing at 1st Mariner Arena on Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. The show is sold out, but if you were able to get tickets, it is guaranteed to be a great time!



This year also marks the 200th birthday of Edgar Allen Poe, the famous poet and Baltimorean. To celebrate this event, the Baltimore Museum of Art is having a special exhibit called Edgar Allen Poe: A Baltimore Icon, featuring 19th and 20th century artists' work that was inspired by Poe himself. This exhibit will be on display until January 17, 2010. For more information, visit http://www.nevermore2009.com/.

A fun event for the holidays that is great for kids of all ages is the Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum which goes from November 27, 2009 to January 3, 2010. This is Baltimore's largest holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroad layouts, featuring differnt layouts each weekend. For more information or a schedule of this event, click here.

The fun doesn't have to end when you leave any of these concerts or events, though! Come stay with us at the 1840s Carrollton Inn and we will make sure you have a great night too. To make a reservation or check availability, click here.

November Room of the Month

Stay with us in the Diplomat Suite any night during the month of November for special savings!

This historic suite dates from the 1790s and features the original fireplace, an ornate French king bed, separate sitting room and spacious bath with oval whirlpool tub and separate shower.

Regular Rate: $295

November Rate: $195!

What's going on in Baltimore this weekend?

If you're looking for a reason to come to our exciting town, here are a few ideas for you!

Right now, Baltimore is celebrating the 200th Birthday of the famous writer and Baltimorean, Edgar Allen Poe. There are a ton of different activities going on in his honor, from special tours to art exhibits, theatrical performances and more. For a list of all of the Poe events in Baltimore, visit http://nevermore2009.com/events.php. We even have the "Once Upon a Midnight Dreary..." package at the 1840s Carrollton Inn to celebrate the life and works of one of the scariest writers of all time. For more information about this package or to make a reservation, visit http://www.1840scarrolltoninn.com/.

This weekend is also a fun weekend in Charm City because we will be holding the 2nd Annual Harbor Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 17 from 11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. at Harbor East and on Sunday, October 18 from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m at West Shore Park. Saturday's festivities will include musical entertainment from The Crawdaddies, Mambo Combo, and the Junkyard Saints, along with shopping, dining, and even pumpkin carving demonstrations from master pumpkin carver Sean Fitzpatrick. The Sunday Harbor Harvest will have free activities like a hay maze, pumpkin patch, pumpkin and cookie decorating, face painting, a petting zoo and more.

One last fun activity going on in Baltimore this week until Sunday, October 18 is Baltimore Beer Week. To go along with this celebration, many pubs and restaurants around Baltimore will be hosting different activities and events featuring beer, food, entertainment and more. For a full list of the hundreds of events scheduled for Baltimore Beer Week, visit http://www.baltimorebeerweek.com/index.shtml.

One-tank trips & football fans welcome!

One-tank trips

Looking to getaway for just a night or a weekend? Baltimore’s probably closer than you think!

New York, NY: 191 miles, 3 ½ hours

Philadelphia, PA: 103 miles, 2 hours

Pittsburgh, PA: 248 miles, 4 hours 10 min. (don't miss the Steelers in Baltimore - see below!)

Richmond, VA: 146 miles, 3 hours

York, PA: 53 miles, 1 hour

Harrisburg, PA: 80 miles, 1 ½ hours

Newark, DE: 61 miles, 1 hour

Washington, DC: 40 miles, 1 hour

Annapolis, MD: 30 miles, 40 minutes

Visiting Football Teams – 2009

Fly Southwest, go Greyhound, catch a train with Amtrak, or grab your keys and roadtrip it! Baltimore is easy to find and easy to love. While our city turns purple each and every weekend of football season, we welcome visiting fans with open arms. And we’ll show you how the pro-tailgaters do it in Baltimore! Check out the official website of the Baltimore Ravens for gameday events, tickets and more.

Image by Kevin H. via Flickr

October 11^th: Cincinatti Bengals

Nov. 1^st: Denver Broncos

Nov. 22^nd: Indianapolis Colts

Nov. 29^th: Pittsburgh Steelers

Dec. 13^th: Detroit Lions

Dec. 20^th: Chicago Bears

Fells Point Fun Festival this weekend!

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It's called a "fun" for a reason! If you're looking for something fun and free to do this weekend, plan to head downtown for the 43rd Annual Fells Point Fun Festival this Saturday & Sunday (10/2 - 10/3) from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. This outdoor festival in the historic district of Fells Point offers something for everyone. Five stages with a huge variety of live entertainment, arts & crafts row, flea market, fine arts on display, the International bazaar, and four food courts with over 40 vendors, carnival rides, a family & children's area, and much more! Admission is free.

From the Inn: South on Albemarle St., left on Eastern Ave., right at Broadway. 3 minutes by car, 15 minutes by foot.

Wine & Cheese Reception and Open House to Benefit Carroll Museums

Come join us at the Gramercy Mansion for a Wine & Cheese Reception and Open House to benefit the Carroll Museums on Thursday, October 1 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Attendees will be able to enjoy Gramercy's antique decor and take walks around the beautiful gardens. There will also be a Silent Auction with many unique items and also a 50/50 raffle for guests to partake in. All proceeds from this event benefit the educational programs and restoration efforts of the Carroll Museums. Tickets are $20/person in advance and $25/person at the door.

Sponsorships are available. Contact Paula Hankins for details. You may purchase advance tickets here or by contacting Paula Hankins by email or at 410.605.2964.

Kick off August with a fun weekend in Baltimore!

If you are staying with us at the 1840s Carrollton Inn this weekend, bring lawn chairs or borrow them from us and prepare for a fun, free night on Friday, July 31 watching “Over the Hedge” at the Little Italy Open Air Film Festival. Since Little Italy is only a block away from the Inn, you can catch dinner and then see the movie which starts at 9 p.m. Another great free outdoor movie event is the Flicks from the Hill outdoor movie series at the American Visionary Art Museum on Thursday nights. Admission to the museum is free on Thursday’s starting at 5 p.m. and then you can also enjoy a free movie starting at 9 p.m. The movie scheduled to play this Thursday, July 30 is “Dr. No.”

This is sure to be an exciting weekend at Camden Yards since the Birds take on the Boston Red Sox Friday, July 31 at 7:05 p.m., Saturday, August 1 at 7:05 p.m., and Sunday, August 2 at 1:35 p.m. Whether you want to come out to root on the O’s or even if you are a Red Sox fan, you will have a great time watching this series between the two teams. To get tickets, go to http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=bal.

Also, our new Authentic Baltimore Retreat Package will keep you busy during your entire stay at the Inn! Stay with us any two nights and receive two complimentary adult Heritage Passes including free admission to 20 different Baltimore landmarks and museums. Some of these attractions include the World Trade Center/ Top of the World where you can stand on the top floor of the highest pentagonal building in the world and see a 360 degree view of Baltimore. Also, you can see the Carroll Mansion, which was home to the signer of the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carrollton, the Baltimore Civil War Museum, which is the oldest surviving big city train station in the country where the first deaths of the Civil War happened in 1861, and the Baltimore Maritime Museum where you can come aboard three 20th century ships. Stay a third night and we’ll throw in a complimentary tour of the Shot Tower including a trek to the top for amazing views of the city, available exclusively to guests of the Inn! To learn more about the Heritage Pass/ Heritage walk visit http://www.heritagewalk.org/. Must mention Authentic Baltimore Retreat package at time of reservation. May not be combined with other specials.

If you don’t have reservations yet to stay at the Carrollton Inn this weekend, book now and get 50% off your room for last minute reservations!!