Things to Do in Hampden
Hampden is North Baltimore's quirky creative heart, best known for the shops and cafes of The Avenue on 36th Street. Vintage stores, indie boutiques, art galleries, and beloved restaurants sit side by side in a walkable stretch that celebrates the city's offbeat side. The neighborhood throws some of Baltimore's most famous events, from the kitschy HonFest to the dazzling Miracle on 34th Street holiday lights, and its coffee shops and bars keep a steady local buzz year-round. Independent and proudly weird, Hampden rewards a slow afternoon of browsing followed by dinner and drinks among the makers, musicians, and characters who give it personality.
Public transit in Hampden
Bus, Metro, Light Rail and MARC service mapped to this neighborhood.
Bus
30 local bus stops on 5 routes
Rail
- Metro— nearest: Mondawmin Metro · ~1.0 mi
- Light Rail— nearest: Woodberry · ~0.1 mi
- MARC— nearest: PENN STATION MARC nb · ~1.2 mi
Source: MDOT MTA schedule data (GTFS). Routes are mapped to a neighborhood when at least one stop falls within its boundary; nearest rail station is a straight-line distance, not a walking route. Real-time arrivals and service alerts are not included.
Getting around Hampden
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Community & Neighborhood Associations
Community and neighborhood organizations that serve Hampden, from the Baltimore City association directory.
Hampden Community Council-(HCC)
PrimaryCommunity Organization • Neighborhood Association
Area served: 40th/ 41st Streets to the north, the Jones Falls Expressway to the west, Wyman Park to the east, and Wyman Park Drive to the south
City directory listing
Druid Hill Park Partnership
Community Development Corp
Area served: Druid Hill Park and 11 Neighborhoods Surrounding
City directory listing
Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation-(GEDCO)
Area served: Govans
City directory listing