Fells Point will look familiar to those who were fans of the television program Homicide which was set in this historic and quaint waterfront neighborhood. Named for William Fell, who originally purchased the land, and his son Edward Fell, who plotted the layout of the village in 1763 and built on the shoreline of the Chesapeake, Fells Point served as a major maritime port during both the War for Independence and the War of 1812.
It was one of the major ports for immigration until the mid-19th century which made Fells Point one of the more ethnically diverse areas of Baltimore, a fact made apparent today by the numerous options for dining. Little Italy, just a ten minute walk from the heart of Fells Point, primarily grew out of its immigrant population. Baltimore's growing Latino community has also influenced the local cuisine. And some may have seen bumper stickers reading "Eat Bertha's Mussels" referring to the famous Fells Point seafood restaurant.
Boutiques, galleries, vintage and antique stores, unique shops, and two-hundred year old row houses line the cobblestone streets, adding to the charm of the maritime setting. Fells Point is a great place to wander on an early spring afternoon. If the water taxi is running, it will take you across the Inner Harbor to Fells Point, or you can use the No. 2/10 bus.
What to see and do and where to eat in Fells Point
Welcome to Fells Point: http://www.fellspoint.us/
Fells Point Maritime Museum: http://www.mdhs.org/explore/maritime/