Jet Fan Coming To Baltimore

[jetsknicks1]

My wife & i look forward to the schedule release every offseason because that's the day we start to plan our vacation. This year it's going to be Baltimore and while I know it's waaayyy early, I was hoping to get some basic info from you guys. Where is the stadium in relation to the airport & downtown? would you suggest renting a car or is there enough public transportation to get around? Good places to stay & eat?

We love checking out all the places where the locals eat & drink and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance GO JETS.

[Moderator 3]

There is plenty of public transportation; you will not need a car. Choose a downtown hotel and you'll be able to walk to the stadium and inner harbor. Downtown is vibrant and loaded with places to eat.

[jetsknicks1]

[quote name='Moderator 3' timestamp='1303303164' post='667691']
There is plenty of public transportation; you will not need a car. Choose a downtown hotel and you'll be able to walk to the stadium and inner harbor. Downtown is vibrant and loaded with places to eat.
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That's awesome, thanks for the info.

[jetsknicks1]

Been looking at some accomodations in Monticello, Upper Fells Point & Canton. Was wondering which areas are within walking distance of the stadium?

[Moderator 3]

Those are long walks. Look for ones listed as "inner harbor". Try the Sheraton, Hilton, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Days Inn, to name a few.

[Militant X 1]

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Those are long walks. Look for ones listed as "inner harbor". Try the Sheraton, Hilton, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Days Inn, to name a few.
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i am from VA and my wife and i attended the Dec. 5th game for the Ravens vs Steelers. we stayed at the which wasn't far from the Stadium at all. i believe that the Holiday Inn was a little closer.

we'll be attending the season opener for the Ravens vs Steelers and possibly for the Ravens vs Jets. Baltimore was a very nice place and i was in Raven Heaven shopping in the stores with all of the Ravens merchandise. : )

~Mili

[berad]

[quote name='Militant X 1' timestamp='1303317967' post='667765']
i am from VA and my wife and i attended the Dec. 5th game for the Ravens vs Steelers. we stayed at the which wasn't far from the Stadium at all. i believe that the Holiday Inn was a little closer.

we'll be attending the season opener for the Ravens vs Steelers and possibly for the Ravens vs Jets. Baltimore was a very nice place and i was in Raven Heaven shopping in the stores with all of the Ravens merchandise. : )

~Mili
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Liking the new name, my man?

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1303328271' post='667831']
Liking the new name, my man?
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That better not be Shake, lol.

[jetsknicks1]

[quote name='Moderator 3' timestamp='1303316923' post='667757']
Those are long walks. Look for ones listed as "inner harbor". Try the Sheraton, Hilton, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Days Inn, to name a few.
[/quote]Thanks for the help buddy. We were looking at those hotels last night and that's probably the area we'll stay in. We're looking at having a group of us from the Jet's forum come into town for the game. Assuming there will be a game of course.

[berad]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1303351418' post='668020']
That better not be Shake, lol.
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LOL, no way Jose. It's Pitch52Black.

[jetsknicks1]

Looks like we've found the place we're going to stay. There'll be 6 of us coming in from different parts of the country and we've found a 3 br house in the Inner Harbor 600ft from Camden Yards. All we need now is for there to actually be a season!

[Nightman]

JetsKnicks1,

For Baltimore public transit info go to http://mta.maryland.gov/ and click on either local bus, light rail or Metro Subway. Light rail is okay most of the time except going to and from M and T Bank Stadium before and after Ravens games.

[jetsknicks1]

[quote name='Nightman' timestamp='1303776181' post='670469']
JetsKnicks1,

For Baltimore public transit info go to http://mta.maryland.gov/ and click on either local bus, light rail or Metro Subway. Light rail is okay most of the time except going to and from M and T Bank Stadium before and after Ravens games.
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Thanks Nightman. The description of the house says it's an easy walk to the stadium but we're not bringing a car so I'm sure we'll be using public transport to get around town.

[Moderator 4]

[quote name='jetsknicks1' timestamp='1303821752' post='670742'] we're not bringing a car so I'm sure we'll be using public transport to get around town.
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The MTA site doesn't include the [url="http://baltimore.about.com/od/transportation/a/WaterTaxi.htm"]Baltimore Water Taxi[/url], which should still be running a robust schedule at the time of the Jets game. The advantage of the water taxi over MTA busses and rail is that the taxis are not bogged down in traffic on city streets. Water taxis runs between most of the downtown entertainment attractions:
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[*][url="marylandsciencecenter.org"]Science Center[/url] [*][url="www.harborplace.com"]Harborplace[/url] [*][url="www.aqua.org"]National Aquarium[/url] [*][url="http://www.fellspoint.us/"]Fells Point[/url] [*][url="www.harboreast.com"]Harbor East[/url] and [url="www.littleitalymd.com"]Little Italy[/url]
[*][url="www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm"]Fort McHenry[/url]
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[Guest deltaraven]

[quote name='jetsknicks1' timestamp='1303299782' post='667671']
My wife & i look forward to the schedule release every offseason because that's the day we start to plan our vacation. This year it's going to be Baltimore and while I know it's waaayyy early, I was hoping to get some basic info from you guys. Where is the stadium in relation to the airport & downtown? would you suggest renting a car or is there enough public transportation to get around? Good places to stay & eat?

We love checking out all the places where the locals eat & drink and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance GO JETS.
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The holiday inn :Linthicum is real nice rite next to airport and one of the best places to eat crab cakes in town and pretty close to every thing

[jetsknicks1]

Thanks for the info guys, the water taxi looks cool. The aquarium looks good too and while I say I'd like to check it out, odds are we'll be spending most of our time in your fine drinking establishments.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Moderator 4' timestamp='1304274236' post='678954']
The MTA site doesn't include the [url="http://baltimore.about.com/od/transportation/a/WaterTaxi.htm"]Baltimore Water Taxi[/url], which should still be running a robust schedule at the time of the Jets game. The advantage of the water taxi over MTA busses and rail is that the taxis are not bogged down in traffic on city streets. Water taxis runs between most of the downtown entertainment attractions:
[list][*]Science Center[*]Harborplace[*]National Aquarium[*][url="http://www.fellspoint.us/"]Fells Point[/url][*]Harbor East and Little Italy[*]Fort McHenry[/list]
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Best city transport in the country!

[thewarden86]

[quote name='jetsknicks1' timestamp='1304435691' post='680508']
Thanks for the info guys, the water taxi looks cool. The aquarium looks good too and while I say I'd like to check it out, odds are we'll be spending most of our time in your fine drinking establishments.
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The Inner Harbor is a lot of fun. Been there a couple times myself.

[jetsknicks1]

I don't want to jump the gun but it certainly looks like this will all be settled in a few days which means we can finally start planning our vacation!

[SuRihtanil]

[quote name='Militant X 1' timestamp='1303317967' post='667765']
i am from VA and my wife and i attended the Dec. 5th game for the Ravens vs Steelers. we stayed at the which wasn't far from the Stadium at all. i believe that the Holiday Inn was a little closer.

we'll be attending the season opener for the Ravens vs Steelers and possibly for the Ravens vs Jets. Baltimore was a very nice place and i was in Raven Heaven shopping in the stores with all of the Ravens merchandise. : )

~Mili
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That would be a plus all that Ravens merchandise... I would be in heaven. I live in Morgantown WV, and all you see is steelers merchandise everywhere, it sucks for me.

[lalroma]

Hahah so my boyfriend wont be the only Jets fan there for that game? Im a Ravens fan and he's a Jets fan but were from Jersey....

to the ravens fans-- please be nice to him