About Mount Vernon
Since the neighborhood is so close to downtown Baltimore, Mount Vernon has the advantage of amazing public transportation and a very diverse group of residents and businesses. Mount Vernon has continues to be acknowledged as a fantastic walking area with beautiful historic architecture.

Book a pickup from Baltimore Washington Airport is a major airport located ten miles southwest of the Mount Vernon neighborhood. This airport offers Wi-Fi Internet and an array of different food venues. Baltimore Washington International Airport is also closely located next to all major rental car companies.

The Light Rail stops in the Mount Vernon neighborhood at the Center Street Light Rail Station. The Center Street Station connects Mount Vernon with many different parts of Baltimore. There is also the Charm City Circulator, a fleet of thirty different shuttles that travel four different routes throughout Baltimore City—commonly used by residents, students, and tourists.

Mount Vernon Hotels
The Mount Vernon Hotel offers traditional accommodations at an affordable price, along with cheap parking in an underground lot, free continental breakfast, and Wi-Fi Internet. The interior of the hotel evokes a historic feeling along with a very charming atmosphere.

Another well-known hotel in the area is the Wyndham Hotel, which boasts a European-style facade and is located only one mile from Penn Station. The Wyndham is in walking distance to many restaurants and shops, and also the harbor.

The most efficient modes of transportation to these hotels from the Baltimore Washington International Airport are by taxi or by the Light Rail to Center St. Station.

Attractions & Food in Mount Vernon
The Walters Art Museum is an amazing attraction offered within the neighborhood. The museum offers a diverse collection of old world paintings, sculptures, artifacts, and weapons. This is a wonderful stop for the family, with many different outlets of history to explore. Also, the Peabody Conservatory offers a vast variety of concerts and performances every year, ranging from classical to contemporary to jazz. There are many vintage and antique stores located throughout the area, as well as both women’s and men’s clothing stores.

The Bun Shop cannot be missed on Read Street and is a chill shop with a unique atmosphere, serving delectable breakfast and coffee. Back on Charles Street, there is the Middle Eastern restaurant The Helmand, which is perfect for a more formal cuisine dinner. Read Street Books & Coffee is a small bookstore with a very homey feel to it and is a great place to stop for coffee, and also shop for reading material.