The Heart of Baltimore
Waverly is historic. It’s diverse. It’s a blue-collar, white-collar, any-collar-you-choose neighborhood. Waverly isn’t just part of Baltimore- it’s the heart. Open a map of Baltimore, point your finger to the center- that’s us. Waverly. Home to Memorial Stadium, where Baltimore’s first professional baseball and football teams played. The Colts may have jetted off in the middle of the night, the Orioles may have relocated to Camden Yards, but Waverly isn’t going anywhere. As a matter of fact, a renaissance has begun.
History, Progress, and the Future
To prove it, just take a look around. Every Saturday of the year, rain or shine, you can stroll through the visionary 32nd Street Farmers Market, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2020. Visit the historic Waverly Town Hall, built around 1873 and travel back in time.
Currently being redeveloped, the Town Hall has been used as a meeting space for political and civic organizations, offices for dentists, a post office, several restaurants, two drug stores, and even a cigar factory.
Not old enough for you? No problem. Wander the picturesque grounds of St. John’s Episcopal Church, which first opened their doors in 1843, and pay your respects to Baltimore schoolteacher and poet Lizette Woodworth Reese, who was laid to rest in the Church’s cemetary.
Hunger Games: May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
Hungry? Perfect. Wake up and grab breakfast at legendary Pete’s Grill, or sleep in and grab brunch at award-winning Khepera’s Kitchen. Stop by and pick up a dozen (or two or three) of Baltimore’s finest crabs from Waverly Crabs. Grab a locally crafted drink at Peabody Heights Brewery.
Enjoy Pakistani cultural cuisine at Village Kabob, or old-school Thai fare (including numerous vegetarian options) at the Thai Restaurant.
Pizza? We’ve got it. Subs? We’ve got it. You get the picture.
Treat Yourself
Not in the mood for food? No problem. Stroll the avenue. Buy yourself a new tweed hat from Main Street Hats, or treat yourself (because you deserve it) to a new pair of shoes from Shoe City. Enjoy a mani pedi at Lux. Get your hair done at Weave Express.
Pick up a new book or record at Normal’s Book Store or Urban Reads Bookstore. Design your own gorgeous bouquet at Local Color Flowers.
Just feel like spending a day inside? Stock up on paint from Ace Hardware and finally get around to painting that room you promised you’d paint three years ago. Or don’t. But at least you bought the paint.
And In Conclusion, Tupac Also Lived Here
We could go on- but you’re busy, and we’d rather you just see for yourself anyway.
Waverly is a little bit of this and a little bit of that. We’re eclectic. We’re unique. We’re surprising. We’re Waverly.
Oh. And Tupac used to live here. How cool is that?
Learn about the history of the Waverly commercial corridor.
