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Best Date Night Activities In Baltimore

When you want to experience a night on the town, sometimes you want more than the same humdrum activities. In the Baltimore area, there are different and unique places to which you and your date can go and have fun. So live a little, put on a comfortable pair of shoes and check them out.

Gertrude's
Johns Hopkins Homewood
10 Art Museum Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 889-3399
gertrudesbaltimore.com

This restaurant is located inside the famous Baltimore Museum of Art. It features the best in local cuisine from soups to salads to delectable seafood. Be sure to call ahead to reserve your table. Gertrude's is a wonderfully upscale place for brunch, lunch or dinner. After your meal, enjoy a peaceful and intellectual time perusing the various artworks that the art museum has to offer.

Peace & A Cup Of Joe
713 W. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 869-4515
peaceandacupofjoecoffee.com

Peace & A Cup of Joe is a cafe and coffee shop located on the fringes of downtown Baltimore, near Martin Luther King Boulevard. Customers can not only eat, but also experience live music while enjoying the artwork which adorns the walls. Each Thursday night, there is a feature called Acoustic Thursdays, during which customers can enjoy or recite poetry. According to the website, "In October of 2005, when Peace & A Cup of Joe opened its doors, the goal was to create a peaceful relaxing, home away from home atmosphere." Peace & A Cup of Joe certainly has accomplished their goal, providing the perfect environment to relax with friends, family or your special someone. Come to Peace & A Cup of Joe, grab your favorite coffee beverage and enjoy an evening out with your date just relaxing in each other's company, enjoying the music and atmosphere around you.

Horseshoe Casino
1525 Russell St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(844) 777-7463
www.caesars.com/horseshoe-baltimore

Whether you like gaming, eating or live music, Horseshoe Casino has it all. Open 24 hours in downtown Baltimore near M&T Bank Stadium, Horseshoe features a poker room, table games and slot machines. Restaurants feature casual and formal dining. Live music is often available as entertainment, as well as special events, including Wine and Canvas. Horseshoe Casino is where all the winners go!

Related: Best Date For The Adventurous Couple In Baltimore

The Baltimore Chef Shop
807 W. 36th St.
Baltimore, MD 21211
(443) 759-4291
www.baltimorechefshop.com

If food is your thing, what better way to spend a date night than at a culinary school? The Baltimore Chef Shop, located in the Hampden section of the city, offers hands-on cooking classes taught by professional chefs. You and your date can experiment in the kitchen during their couples cooking class. They have many different classes available, so if you enjoy yourselves, you can always come back for more.

Mustang Alley's Bar, Bowling And Bistro
1300 Bank St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 522-2695
www.mustangalleys.com

According to the website, Mustang Alley is a "hangout offering beers, duckpin and 10-pin bowling and American fare under one roof". This upscale venue gives couples the opportunity to eat and participate in the number one sport in the country. Your date is sure to be a hit at Mustang Alley's Bar, Bowling and Bistro.

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Vickie Lawson is a freelance writer whose work can be found on Examiner.com.

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