Things to Do in Highlandtown
Highlandtown is one of Baltimore's most colorful and culturally rich neighborhoods, a designated arts and entertainment district in the city's southeast. Its main streets mix longtime family businesses with galleries, studios, and a growing Latin American food scene that fills the area with flavor. Monthly art walks light up the district, and murals, theaters, and the historic Patterson add a creative pulse to everyday life. Affordable, diverse, and community-minded, Highlandtown rewards visitors who like to explore beyond the tourist trail, offering authentic restaurants, local bars, and a steady lineup of festivals and cultural events throughout the year.
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Restaurants & Dining in Highlandtown Baltimore
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Food Trucks in Highlandtown Baltimore
Food Trucks Serving Highlandtown
All food trucks →Mobile vendors whose stated service area includes Highlandtown. They travel to different spots — check each truck's own channels for where to find them next.
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Getting Around Highlandtown Baltimore
Getting around Highlandtown
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Public Transit in Highlandtown Baltimore
Public transit in Highlandtown
Bus, Metro, Light Rail and MARC service mapped to this neighborhood.
Bus
11 local bus stops on 4 routes
Rail
- Metro— nearest: Johns Hopkins Metro · ~1.2 mi
- Light Rail— nearest: Baltimore Arena (University Center) · ~2.5 mi
- MARC— nearest: Camden Station Marc · ~2.5 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.
Community & Neighborhood Associations
Community and neighborhood organizations that serve Highlandtown, from the Baltimore City association directory.
Highlandtown Community Association
PrimaryCommunity Organization • Neighborhood Association
Area served: North-E. Baltimore St., North-(east Of Highland Ave) Pulaski Hwy, East-Haven St., South Eastern Ave, West-S. Ellwood, West-(north of Baltimore St) Highland Ave.
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