hampden

O8825YGjohnw

useta be nice, now no place to park. aside from 'Cafe Hon' and 'Holy Frijoles' there is not to much to see or do except traipse through all the 'cookie cutter' shops that have sprung up EVERYWHERE.Much like the tee shirt shops on the boardwalk in Ocean City HON!.

NCJustMe

There are fun and very good restaurants and if you are into antiquating this is the area for you. I recommend you take the drive out, great for breakfast.

elkanahj2015

Hampden is touted as an arty neighborhood, with great restaurants. The restaurants are mediocre at best and the area is dirty and at night it is grungy, with people dragging their pit bulls and unattended children milling about. We had our car broken into and I didn't feel safe walking beyond the main street. And, why is it called an art destination? Not one operative gallery, and the business owners have driven out the artists who used to have studios in the neighborhood.

pp21401

This is the setting of Pecker. This was an interesting working class neighborhood that now has become hip and cool --- some say for the better and some say for the worse.

sbshoney2003

Hampden is a great little neighborhood. From the Hon Festival in the summer to the Christmas lights on 34th Street, there is alway something to see and do in this little 'burb. The shops on 36th Street are terrific small businesses offering items you don't see everywhere. Atomic Books is a hidden gem with great titles and friendly staff. And just up the road is the Maryland SPCA if you're looking for a furry buddy.

tammyBaltimore_Md

The annual Hon Fest in Baltimore is a blast, people get together on the streets of Hampden (coned off from traffic), and dress like something out of John Waters movies such as CryBaby

amydpp

Wine bar, dive bar, great restaurants, antique store, yarn store, store that sells kitsch (I see you Hampden Junque), a sex store, and more antique stores, and MORE!!This is my favorite way to spend a Saturday. I can shop, eat, shop, eat and...well, you get the idea. It is simply a great place. Finding a place to park just got harder, but once you do, it will rock your world. Clear a day, get in the car, grab your wallet, and GO!

primerstar6

Baltimore is definitely a city of neighborhoods, and Hampden is a cool place to walk around. It's gotten a little more youthful in the past decade or so and there are lots of good local restaurants (including Golden West Cafe and Holy Frijoles) and shops (like Ma Petite Shoe) to visit. I especially recommend going down to Falls Rd to Atomic Books, but most of the action is on the Avenue: West 36th between Falls and Keswick. During the holiday season, stop by the 'miracle on 34th St.' display of lights - 700 block by Chestnut. Anytime, Hampden is a nice place for a stroll, hon. Parking can be challenging, the light rail stop in Woodberry isn't far, but it's a huge hike up a hill to get to Hampden.

OnTheRoadPrincess

LOVE all the boutique shops and restaurants on The Avenue--something for everyone! Parking is plentiful on the street (at least on Sundays) and there is tons of stuff within walking distance.

Modernizing

Hamden is really a slice of what makes Baltimore unique. While it is ever becoming more gentrified, it holds much of the charm that makes locals proud to say Bal'more hon. The main doping street is full of local galleries, unique shops, restaurants ( some really good ones) and local businesses. It is a working Main Street. It is a great way to spend a day in the real Baltimore.

tedras2015

Charming shops and restaurants. Each boutique has a different character. It was so much better than going to a mall.

chamilleb

There are a lot of really unique shops, boutiques and eateries in this area, but it's not huge. I've only eaten at a few places, but they have some great places to gather with friends or for an intimate date night. I'm also looking forward to going to the Baltimore Hon festival which is held in this area every year.

BirdDog115

Stopped at the Wine Source since I was staying nearby. Wish I'd had more time to spend in this funky little area. Interesting shops and neighborhood feel. Would love to explore more.

Leblebe

Hampden is the fun, funky part of Baltimore, balancing its blue collar roots with its young cool vibe. The main avenue has many shops, like Ma Petite Shoe, a shop devoted to nothing but shoes and chocolate, interspersed with more blue collar sites like the Cafe Hon, home of the annual Hon Fest. Many of the shops are fronted by porches which serve as great places to gather on rainy days or to enjoy a coffee and a pastry. This is a fun area of town just to stroll around in and at Christmas time it has to be seen to be believed. This area is also known for its restaurants, again with everything from trendy modern to funky cool to just plain good food.

CBG87

Charming sector of Baltimore with specialty shops, individually owned and unique - and the same can go for the restaurants around the area too. A true slice of Baltimore, hon.