H Mart Frederick: From Korean Snacks to Claw Machines
H Mart Frederick is a Korean marketplace worth the trip, packed with a soondubu food court, a Korean bakery, Artbox stationery, claw machines and aisles of Asian groceries.
Lil’ Thingamajigs: Cute Gifts, Stationery & More in Ellicott City
Lil’ Thingamajigs in Ellicott City is a kawaii wonderland of blind boxes, anime figures, K-pop merch, and plushies, and it’s so easy to lose an hour browsing.
Maryland Zoo Penguin Encounter Review: Is It Worth It?
The Maryland Zoo Penguin Encounter lets you sit with and pet endangered African penguins for 30 minutes. Here’s what it costs, who it’s for and how to book.
Baltimore Museum of Art: Your Next Free Thing to Do in Baltimore
The Baltimore Museum of Art is free, world-class, and one of my favorite spots in the city, from the Cone Collection to the largest Matisse holdings anywhere.
Apple Picking in Maryland: A Visit to Larriland Farm
Larriland Farm in Woodbine is one of the best fall day trips near Baltimore and DC. Here’s what to do, apple-picking prices, and when to go this season.
The Spa at Turf Valley Review: My Ellicott City Spa Experience
The Spa at Turf Valley in Ellicott City is a resort day spa where a package of three treatments, champagne, and a Vichy shower makes a full self-care day.
Maryland Renaissance Festival: What to Eat, See and Know
The Maryland Renaissance Festival lived up to the hype. Here’s what to eat, 2026 tickets and dates, the cash rule, parking, and my best first-timer tips.
The Walters Art Museum: One of Baltimore’s Best Free Attractions
The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore is free all year, with 36,000+ works spanning 7,000 years. Here’s what to see and know before you visit.
Orange Pocket Gaithersburg: First East Coast Location Opens at Rio
Orange Pocket’s first East Coast store opens at RIO Lakefront in Gaithersburg, packed with blind boxes, plushies, K-beauty, and Asian snacks. Here’s a peek.
The Artful Flea Catonsville: Antiques, Vintage Finds & More
The Artful Flea in Catonsville is a 40-plus-vendor antique and vintage marketplace packed across two levels, the perfect afternoon for treasure hunters.