Many students find this walking neighborhood very convenient to Homewood, shopping and restaurants. The JHMI shuttle, that runs daily, has 2 stops in Charles Village once it leaves Shriver Hall. The shuttle is great for not only Homewood students, but also people attending Peabody and JHMI.

The area has many commercial high and mid rise apartment buildings. Most apartments in Charles Village are located in typical Baltimore row houses that are divided into 3 or more units. Some students can also find row homes that have not been divided if they are looking to share a house with several roommates.

Here are a few links that will give you some information about this neighborhood:
Neighborhood Association
JHU Tour of Area
Live Baltimore Informational Site
National Registry of Historic Areas: Charles Village
Charles Village: Google Maps

Once part of the countryside, Roland Park was where many of the wealthier citizens built summer homes. Today Roland Park is still one of the more affluent areas but now part of Baltimore City. Several neo-classical and Victorian mansions have now been converted into multi-family homes.

This area was also the setting for many scenes of Barry Levinson's films Diner and Avalon.

To find out more about this area, please follow one of these links:
Live Baltimore Informational Site
National Registry of Historic Areas: Roland Park
Roland Park: Google Maps

Now considered one of the trendier areas, this was traditionally a blue collar neighborhood where the mill workers once lived. Artists began to move in and the area enjoys a new vitality. The eclectic neighborhood now comprises lifelong residents, artists, graduate and some undergraduate students.

This area is also where Baltimore's own Miracle on 34th Street takes place each holiday season. Be sure to visit it around the holidays. Local filmmaker, John Waters, shot most of his film Pecker in Hampden. The Avenue (36th street) is also a great place for interesting shops and cafes.

Here are some links about Hampden:
Information about shops in Hampden
The Christmas Street Tradition in Baltimore
The Shuttle Bug - Hampden's Own Shuttle Service
Live Baltimore Informational Site for Hampden
Hampden: Google Maps

This community borders the Homewood campus directly on the west. Nestled between Johns Hopkins and the Hampden community, Wyman Park in mostly comprised of residentially owned rowhomes. This area also includes a big park of the same name, popular for dog walkers and recreational activities.

With many stores and shops within walking distance, this community has a nice mix of urban and suburban culture. Just blocks away is the popular holiday tradition of the “Miracle on 34th Street”, in which a block of new homes comes to life in an illuminated wonderland.

Here are some links about Wyman Park:
Neighborhood Association
Live Baltimore Informational Site
Google Maps: Wyman Park

Photo courtesy of www.wymanparkcommunity.org

The Guilford Community borders the Homewood campus to the north/northeast. This neighborhood dates back to the 19th century with the building of the Guilford Mansion. It is said that this mansion was built to commemorate General McDonald’s participation in the battle of Guilford Court House in North Carolina. Thus giving this community its name.

This beautiful community is comprised of beautiful cottages and stately mansions. It is also the home to the famous Sherwood Gardens.

Please be advised that a covenant exists in the Guilford community that limits the rental of residences to one family only. Thus, individuals that are unrelated may not live in the same residence. The covenant is posted at www.guilfordnews.com/association/deed_agreement.pdf (see Section III at the bottom of page 15).

Here are some links about Guilford:
Neighborhood Association
Live Baltimore Informational Site
Google Maps: Guilford

Remington is an inexpensive, working-class neighborhood that lies just southwest of the Homewood campus. It contains a widely diverse population and is a community with rich historical significance to Baltimore. 100 years ago, Remington was situated beside a strip of mills that ran along the Jones Falls. Remington itself was an area where many quarries were established and provided a great amount of marble that was used in the building of thousands of Baltimore’s signature marble steps that characterize many of its residential homes.

More recently, Remington has become well-known for being home to the famous bakery Charm City Cakes owned by Duff Goldman, which is featured on the hit television series “Ace of Cakes” on the Food Network. Besides rubbing elbows with Duff Goldman, residents can also enjoy a peaceful ride along the Jones Falls Bike Trail and visits to the local shops and restaurants.

Residents can also hop aboard the convenient Shuttle Bug that connects Remington to neighboring Hampden, a trendy community with fun shops and great things to do.

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The Shuttle Bug

Oakenshawe is a quiet, charming community that borders the Homewood campus on its southeast side. With its scenic trees and gardens, Oakenshawe’s suburban greenery offers a beautiful oasis in the heart of the city. Its picturesque landscape is celebrated annually with the Oakenshawe House and Garden Tour held in October.

Oakenshawe is also a National Register historic district with 3-story brick rowhouses in the Georgian Revival style. The community enjoys a diverse population with residents ranging from growing families to college students. It is also conveniently located near restaurants, bookstores, and shops, as well as the weekly Waverly Farmers’ Market. Residents can also take advantage of the nearby Baltimore Museum of Arts and the Harry and Jeannette Weinberg YMCA.

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The Tuscany/Canterbury neighborhood is located just northwest of the Homewood Campus. Located between West University Parkway and North Charles Street, this community dates back to the 18th century.

This historic area consists mostly of residential homes, townhouses, and some apartment buildings. A lot of the townhomes were built in the early 1900s. The commercial properties in this neighborhood include: The Carlyle, Hopkins House, and the Broadview.

Here are some links about Tuscany/Canterbury:
Neighborhood Association
Live Baltimore Informational Site
Google Maps: Tuscany/Canterbury

The setting for the start of Barry Levinson's film Avalon, Mount Vernon is a beautifully preserved historic neighborhood. This area is marked by the Washington Monument and its small park. The Peabody is only one of theBaltimore landmarks of this area. The Walter's Art Gallery has a strong presence in the neighborhood as well as the row of galleries, antique shops, cafes, museums and boutiques.

With so much going on in the neighborhood, many Hopkins students like the more urban and cultural setting of Mt. Vernon. There are also two shuttle stops in the area making it a great place for Homewood and JHMI students. Formore information about Mount Vernon, please visit one of the sites below:
Neighborhood Association
Live Baltimore Informational Site: Mount Vernon

Bolton Hill is located south of the Homewood campus in the center of Baltimore’s Cultural District, only 1.5 miles northeast of the Inner Harbor. It is known as a quiet, artsy neighborhood with beautiful architecture, historical fountains, and pet-friendly parks. In Bolton Hill, you will find everything from rowhouses and apartments to restored mid to late 19th century townhouses, as well as award-winning modern townhomes.

Bolton Hill is also a place of rich history and culture. In fact, its major landmark is the grand monument dedicated to Sir Francis Scott Key, writer of the "Star Spangled Banner," which was inspired and written in Baltimore during the Revolution. The community was also once home to novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, who published his classic novel Tender is The Night while living in Bolton Hill.

The area is inhabitated by people of all backgrounds and has no lack of recreational and cultural activities. It is home to Artscape, Baltimore’s major annual arts festival and is at walking distance to the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and the Lyric Opera House. The community is also just 2 miles away from Camden Yards and the Ravens Stadium.

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Live in Baltimore
Neighborhood Association

This historic port was established in the colonial era of Baltimore. The area is now home to a diverse group of locals, students, and artists. Not only a fun place to live, Fell's Point offers a variety of pubs, restaurants and shops.

There are also a number of public bus lines that are convenient to JHMI. To find out more about Historic Fell's Point, follow one of links below:
Live Baltimore Information Site: Fell s Point
Fell's Point Neighborhood Site
Historic National Registry

North of Fell's Point and next to Patterson Park, Butcher's Hill is a quiet area that has steadily been renovated by homeowners. Once an area developed by affluent German butchers and Jewish professionals, today you will find an eclectic mix of young homeowners, artists and musicians.

Want to know more about Butcher's Hill?

Neighborhood Association
Live Baltimore Informational Site: Butcher's Hill

Canton has been reborn in the last several years and has been called the "fastest growing neighborhood in Baltimore". A tremendous amount of investment has occurred in the last few years and turned this into a trendy spot for housing as well as night life. Most houses for rent in this area have undergone tremendous renovation adding all of the creature comforts.

For further information, please visit the links below:
Live Baltimore Informational Site: Canton
Great Neighborhoods: Homestore.com