Anyone Going to Baltimore?

[Brooklyn]

I might have a lead on some face value tickets, and a train ride would be abut $150RT. Weather looks like rain, but I am tempted to try and make my way there. Don't know much about B'more and wouldn't really want to hang there on a Saturday night alone, but curious if there is a contingent of Chiefs fans making plans.

[SHOWTIME]

Just go to DC for Saturday night and take the Amtrak/Marc train up to Baltimore on Sunday. Train tickets are very cheap. My understanding is that there will be light rain in the AM but should be ok by game time.

[Titty Meat]

Meet me at the Cal Ripken statue

[MIAdragon]

I avoid Beirut as much as possible.

[TwistedChief]

I'm going.

It'll be my second time there. Last time I took Amtrak from NYC Penn Station to Baltimore Penn Station and then got a ride from there to around the stadium (and I did the reverse that evening after the game). Wasn't too difficult.

This is what a Reddit poster said in response to someone's asking about coming from DC:

America’s rail infrastructure is best in the “Northeast Corridor”, of which DC is the southern point. Look at Amtrak trains going from WAS (Washington Union Station ) to BAL (Baltimore Penn Station), then take an Uber to/from Penn Station. Recommend setting your Uber pickup/dropoff point at the “Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor” - when you arrive from Baltimore Penn, the walk from the hotel will take you down Eutaw Street through the Orioles baseball stadium - this design was was set the foundation for all modern baseball parks. At the end of Eutaw Street is the start of Ravenswalk. After the game, walking back up Ravenswalk and through Eutaw Street gets you past the clusterfuck of a crowd leaving the game and is a more direct shot back to Baltimore Penn.

[seamonster]

Just go to DC for Saturday night and take the Amtrak/Marc train up to Baltimore on Sunday. Train tickets are very cheap. My understanding is that there will be light rain in the AM but should be ok by game time.

You don't want to drive into that garbage city. Even the Inner Harbor has squeegee boys and bums confronting commuters. Co-worker got his car macheted by a bum in Baltimore while he was stopped at a red light.

[FloridaMan88]

I don’t want to get murdered, so no.

[DRM08]

Seems like a dangerous town to visit.

[BWillie]

No but definitely going to have to go to Vegas if we make it!

[Brooklyn]

I'm going.

It'll be my second time there. Last time I took Amtrak from NYC Penn Station to Baltimore Penn Station and then got a ride from there to around the stadium (and I did the reverse that evening after the game). Wasn't too difficult.

This is what a Reddit poster said in response to someone's asking about coming from DC:

that's good intel, thanks! The Accela is under 3 hours ride Penn to Penn. You did it all in one day with no hotel overnight? I need to work in the city Monday AM anyways so going back to NYC Penn is convenient if a do a hotel Sunday night, but they are surely not cheap and availability might be tough.

Seems that if i do a Sunday/Sunday train that skyrockets in price anyway so might as well take the long route and maybe get to check out the harbor a little.

[mabbott]

I would recommend the train. The worst part of me going to a game there was getting out of the parking garage after the game!

I had a good time at the game, I didn't have any issues with the fans. The food was actually reasonably priced for an NFL team! I would go if I could get decent face value tickets!

[Otter]

If you stay in the good parts of Baltimore it's actually a really cool city with tons of stuff to do all in walking distance. Just remember to stay in the good parts because the wrong side of the tracks is really easy to wander into.

The National Aquarium kicks some serious ass even if you're not a nerd or a hippie and while Ravens stadium is no Arrowhead it's still cool.

https://aqua.org/

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

No but definitely going to have to go to Vegas if we make it!

Thinking about it too, but Vegas is going to be the most expensive Superbowl ever. Crazy prices on lodging and tix. A lot of people want to go to be in Vegas for the festivities and to watch the game on the strip.

[BWillie]

Thinking about it too, but Vegas is going to be the most expensive Superbowl ever. Crazy prices on lodging and tix. A lot of people want to go to be in Vegas for the festivities and to watch the game on the strip.

I actually thought lodging was even worse for Phx last year. But I did book after the Chiefs won and Ive already be looking this year so prices may not have spiked yet. Vegas is a little more ready for big events than Phx so may have more capacity and in turn a little cheaper prices.

[Otter]

I would recommend the train. The worst part of me going to a game there was getting out of the parking garage after the game!


This!


Train then walk and cab if necessary.

[Rain Man]

I went to Baltimore for a child's birthday party a couple of years ago. We had good crab legs, saw an enormous garbage processing plant in town, went to a nice art museum, drove through a neighborhood that intimidated us, and met a child. (It was his first birthday - relative - and that was actually in suburban Maryland rather than Baltimore.)

[Rain Man]

Thinking about it too, but Vegas is going to be the most expensive Superbowl ever. Crazy prices on lodging and tix. A lot of people want to go to be in Vegas for the festivities and to watch the game on the strip.

I saw the other day that a number of the strip hotels in Vegas have cranked up their fraudulent and unethical "resort fees" again. I think the article said that the average is now $37 per night. So whatever you pay for a hotel, at the end they present you with a surprise additional fee of $37 per night. On pure principle, I will not stay at a hotel that does that.

[Otter]

I'm going.

It'll be my second time there. Last time I took Amtrak from NYC Penn Station to Baltimore Penn Station and then got a ride from there to around the stadium (and I did the reverse that evening after the game). Wasn't too difficult.

This is what a Reddit poster said in response to someone's asking about coming from DC:


Penn Station would be a perfect set for a horror movie.

[TwistedChief]

that's good intel, thanks! The Accela is under 3 hours ride Penn to Penn. You did it all in one day with no hotel overnight? I need to work in the city Monday AM anyways so going back to NYC Penn is convenient if a do a hotel Sunday night, but they are surely not cheap and availability might be tough.

Seems that if i do a Sunday/Sunday train that skyrockets in price anyway so might as well take the long route and maybe get to check out the harbor a little.

Yeah, I made a day trip out of it, but it was a 1pm game and I got out of there quickly afterward (we won). Whereas here if the Chiefs win you’re probably going to want to stick around for the trophy presentation, etc.

[Eleazar]

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[BigRedChief]

The DC Group is planning a tailgate.

[Red Dawg]

I avoid Beirut as much as possible.

Lol

[Refried]

I actually thought lodging was even worse for Phx last year. But I did book after the Chiefs won and Ive already be looking this year so prices may not have spiked yet. Vegas is a little more ready for big events than Phx so may have more capacity and in turn a little cheaper prices.

If you're paying $10k for the game ticket, does it really matter how much the room is?

[dlphg9]

I actually thought lodging was even worse for Phx last year. But I did book after the Chiefs won and Ive already be looking this year so prices may not have spiked yet. Vegas is a little more ready for big events than Phx so may have more capacity and in turn a little cheaper prices.

They are way more ready for big events, but Vegas is crowded like all the time, so I could see it being pretty difficult to get lodging, because people are going to want to make it an event even without tickets to the game. It's gonna be wild.

[stevieray]

Thinking about it too, but Vegas is going to be the most expensive Superbowl ever. Crazy prices on lodging and tix. A lot of people want to go to be in Vegas for the festivities and to watch the game on the strip.

My wife's parents live in Vegas.

I'd have a ride to and from the game.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

My wife's parents live in Vegas.

I'd have a ride to and from the game.

Hell ya, and a place to stay... Need to go then!

[MIAdragon]

This!


Train then walk and cab if necessary.

I’d rather skip though Baghdad again than walk in Baltimore.

[dlphg9]

Spend bunch of money to go see the Chiefs win and then be murdered by a Baltimorian

Or save that money and live to see another SB championship

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

I actually thought lodging was even worse for Phx last year. But I did book after the Chiefs won and Ive already be looking this year so prices may not have spiked yet. Vegas is a little more ready for big events than Phx so may have more capacity and in turn a little cheaper prices.

They said lodging is going to be crazy as every year Vegas is a destination for folks to go watch the SB and with the game being there this year, ever more so... I went to the one in Miami, and almost pulled the trigger last year, and regret I didn't, if we go, I will check it out but probably won't go. If I hadn't been to a SB where the Chiefs won already, I would pay anything though.

[BWillie]

If you're paying $10k for the game ticket, does it really matter how much the room is?

Well, when you go for a week before it does a little.

[Donger]

I saw the other day that a number of the strip hotels in Vegas have cranked up their fraudulent and unethical "resort fees" again. I think the article said that the average is now $37 per night. So whatever you pay for a hotel, at the end they present you with a surprise additional fee of $37 per night. On pure principle, I will not stay at a hotel that does that.

Hilton Garden Inn - South Strip. No resort or parking fees. But it's really about a mile south of the Strip.

[wazu]

My flight home yesterday went through Baltimore, and the airport employees were not shy. Even had a janitor in the restroom stop me to talk Ravens/Chiefs. At our gate we were all headed to KC and it was Chiefs gear everywhere. Airport employees were stopping by to talk trash to the crowd, and taking live social media videos with us in the background. KC fans were doing the chop and trash talking back. Finally one of the ladies who worked I think for Airport security shouted over to the Southwest counter, "Would somebody please BOARD these people?!" Pretty fun.

[Eleazar]

Spend bunch of money to go see the Chiefs win and then be murdered by a Baltimorian

Or save that money and live to see another SB championship

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[BigRedChief]

They are way more ready for big events, but Vegas is crowded like all the time, so I could see it being pretty difficult to get lodging, because people are going to want to make it an event even without tickets to the game. It's gonna be wild.We had over 1000 Chief fans at each of our "tailgates" in Miami and Tampa. No one had tickets to the game and 85% flew in. In Tampa we filled a minor league soccer stadium with Chief fans and watched the game on the pitch.

Its most definitely a thing these days since SB tickets are $5K - $10K each.

[stevieray]

Hell ya, and a place to stay... Need to go then!

Vegas?

I'd have to go as FDE!

LMAO

[Wallymo]

Southwest points and a win on the moneyline against the Bills are a powerful combination. I will be there and I will be loud! I'm going with a Ravens fan and am already looking forward to shit-talking him the whole ride home.

[scho63]

If you wind up about 5 blocks in the wrong direction of the stadium, you are in the heart of The Wire. As bad a ghetto as any place I've seen.

If you stay anywhere near Inner Harbor and Stadium or Old Baltimore near Route 40, you are fine.

Chaps Pit Beef is a must and Obrycki's Restaurant and Bar for crab cakes.

If you need medical help, John Hopkins University Hospital is second to none.

[BWillie]

If you wind up about 5 blocks in the wrong direction of the stadium, you are in the heart of The Wire. As bad a ghetto as any place I've seen.

If you stay anywhere near Inner Harbor and Stadium or Old Baltimore near Route 40, you are fine.

Chaps Pit Beef is a must and Obrycki's Restaurant and Bar for crab cakes.

If you need medical help, John Hopkins University Hospital is second to none.

Is there anywhere you haven't been?

[MMXcalibur]

I've been to Baltimore.

The Wire wasn't kidding.

[DCTwister]

I've lived in Maryland for most of the last 30 years. Been to a few Chiefs-Ravens games and countless Royals-Orioles games. Probably going to sit this out and watch in the Chiefs man-cave. Tickets are $800 and up to get in plus cold/rain and dealing with drunken Ravens fans who can be trash. So I'll probably pass, but still keeping an eye on ticket prices in case I change my mind last minute. People are rude as shit to opposing fans, so you got to be prepared for that.

For those not familiar, actually driving into the inner harbor / Camden Yards is surprisingly a dream - easy to get in and out for a major city. Obviously a little harder on a Ravens gameday. But it's right next to I-95 and so easy to get in and out. I've never taken the train to the stadium but that might be a nice idea too. Stick to the inner harbor safety-wise and you'll be just fine. Can't guarantee your safety walking around in Chiefs gear though. Hope everyone has fun. Looking forward to Lamar shitting the bed and Mahomes the hero again.

[DJay23]

Seems like a dangerous town to visit.

I've been there a bunch. It's not that bad as long as you stay in the touristy parts.

But one time my GF and i went down to see the Royals play the Orioles (Ventura and Machado started a brawl). We were trying to find a specific lot that I had a parking pass for and took a wrong turn. We very quickly were in the WRONG part of town.

Another time I went down with a colleague for a conference. We wanted to try out a brewery in a swanky neighborhood, but to get there we passed through a Red Light district. Felt really dangerous to people from small town PA. Again, not that far away from our hotel/convention center.

A friend of mine is a Ravens fan and once parked in a lot where someone was taking money. There was even a cop on the corner watching. When he came out of the game (at 11:30 after a MNF game) his car and everyone else's were gone. They had to call around town to finally find it at an impound lot. He didn't get his vehicle released until 3 AM.

Definitely know where you're going if you go there.

[DCTwister]

I've been there a bunch. It's not that bad as long as you stay in the touristy parts.

Definitely know where you're going if you go there.

Damn right. If you go to an Orioles game, there is ample parking in nearby garages and very easy. But football just drives so many more people to the inner harbor. Definitely do not park miles away and plan on walking, parts of the city are quite fucked up.

[SLAG]

I just so happened to be flying into DC Saturday as I have work for the United States [ Information Redacted] - and I'll be there the whole week.

The more I thought about it and how I'll be there all day Sunday with Nothing to do...

I splurged a bit on a decent ticket and a ticket to the VIP Tailgate.

Anyone want to meet up let me know the deets

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53482468567_3448715bf8_b.jpg

[KCUnited]

Mahomes comin'

[BWillie]

I've been to Camden Yards and the Casino there 10 years ago or so. It was fine and worth seeing. I was always told Boston sucked but I liked it there alot better. DC was really boring to me. No cool downtown atmosphere, short buildings. Didnt get that one.

[DJay23]

I just so happened to be flying into DC Saturday as I have work for the United States [ Information Redacted] - and I'll be there the whole week.

The more I thought about it and how I'll be there all day Sunday with Nothing to do...

I splurged a bit on a decent ticket and a ticket to the VIP Tailgate.

Anyone want to meet up let me know the deets

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53482468567_3448715bf8_b.jpg

That's awesome! What a great way to treat yourself.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

If you're paying $10k for the game ticket, does it really matter how much the room is?

Sure... a decent place is about $1000 a night, 3 nights with taxes be about $4000 bucks, it all adds to the budget.

I had a 20k budget for LIV. This included 2 tix, flights, rental car and lodging. Lodging in Florida was fairly reasonable.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Just go to DC for Saturday night and take the Amtrak/Marc train up to Baltimore on Sunday. Train tickets are very cheap. My understanding is that there will be light rain in the AM but should be ok by game time.

Yeah, I just took Acela business class from DC to Baltimore Penn for like $70 RT.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Vegas?

I'd have to go as FDE!

LMAO

Probably get some gigs to pay for it!

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Been there a handful of times. Inner harbor area is pretty cool. Sports venues are close. Little Italy is cool and definitely worth checking out. I walked to Little Italy from the inner harbor. Federal Hill area is cool if you're into historical things, and also within short walking distance from the Inner Harbor, Camden Yards, and M&T stadium. In fact, everything I mention is within about a mile and a half from the sports venues.

In terms of the Inner Harbor, highlights for me were Camden Yards, the aquarium, and Pier 6 pavilion. Good views from the top of the World Trade Center on the bank of the harbor. Pier 6 pavilion won't be operating this time of year I don't expect, but it's a really cool music venue, an outdoor amphitheater next to the WTC right on the bank of the harbor. I've only been there in the spring and summer.

I'm not a seafood guy, but the crab cakes I ate really were incredible. Haven't been there since 2005, so I don't remember the name of the restaurant, but I'm sure any place around the inner harbor will have great crab cakes.

I always came in though the light rail that comes into the city from BWI, and you'll definitely roll through some super sketchy neighborhoods on your way to the stadium if you come via that route. But you're on the train, so it really doesn't affect you.

Some really cool pubs on the short walk down Pratt St. from Camden Yards/M&T down to the inner harbor. There's a huge conglomeration of restaurants in the same structure on the inner harbor. Can't remember what it was called, but you can't miss it.

[SLAG]

That's awesome! What a great way to treat yourself.

Since the wife agreed I should do it I pulled the trigger.
Should be a fun time

[Talisman]

Me and a buddy are going out. If you're looking for a last minute flight, there's an Express Deal in the Priceline app right now for Sat out/Mon back, MCI to DCA for $241. They don't show you the exact times or airlines until after, but mine was United both ways.

[scho63]

Is there anywhere you haven't been?

I lived in Northern Virginia for 10 years prior to moving to AZ. My prior job was traveling ALL OVER Virginia, Maryland, some DC, West Virginia going to Shopping Centers, Commercial Buildings, Apartment Buildings and Strip Malls and dealing with the property managers in maintaining their properties. I drove 50,000-60,000 miles a year from 2011-2017, all around that fucking 495 beltway, rain, sleet, snow, heat.

I grew up in New Jersey and have been all over Philly, NJ and NY City. All over the Eastern Seaboard. I used to rack up 60,000-70,000 miles a year at times.

38 countries, and 41 states.
I lived in Toronto Canada for a year. Lived in San Fran for 2 and Silicon Valley for 3 years 1996-2001.
Been to China 16 times and Hong Kong 14 times starting in 1994.
Went to Australia for a month in 1987. Also spent 2 weeks in New Zealand and 10 days in Fiji during same trip.
Been to Rio de Janiero for 2 weeks during carnival.
All over Europe, including staying in Italy for 10 days with former NBA player Darryl Dawkins.
Been to Bora Bora, Hawaii, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Barbados, Bermuda, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands on a dive boat, Barbados, Cozumel, Cayman Islands 2x's.
Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Amsterdam,.
Japan, China, Hong Kong.

I'm like an old worn out tire.

[ChiefEd]

We’re headed out as well; me, the wife, sister, and brother-in-law. Can’t wait…

Never been to Baltimore. Some of the above posts have me concerned. We’re booked in an Air Bnb about .5 mile NW of the stadium. Neighborhood is called Pigtown, I believe. Looks clean, nice cars, etc. on Google street view. Anyone have any better intel?

We get in late Friday night. Looking for something to do Saturday if there’s a good place to go, stuff to see, beer to drink, etc.

Any good KC Bars around there, BRC?

Thanks for the help!

[Rain Man]

Me and a buddy are going out. If you're looking for a last minute flight, there's an Express Deal in the Priceline app right now for Sat out/Mon back, MCI to DCA for $241. They don't show you the exact times or airlines until after, but mine was United both ways.

You didn't know the airline? It's terrifying to think that it could have been Frontier.

[ChiTown]

I lived in Northern Virginia for 10 years prior to moving to AZ. My prior job was traveling ALL OVER Virginia, Maryland, some DC, West Virginia going to Shopping Centers, Commercial Buildings, Apartment Buildings and Strip Malls and dealing with the property managers in maintaining their properties. I drove 50,000-60,000 miles a year from 2011-2017, all around that fucking 495 beltway, rain, sleet, snow, heat.

I grew up in New Jersey and have been all over Philly, NJ and NY City. All over the Eastern Seaboard. I used to rack up 60,000-70,000 miles a year at times.

38 countries, and 41 states.
I lived in Toronto Canada for a year. Lived in San Fran for 2 and Silicon Valley for 3 years 1996-2001.
Been to China 16 times and Hong Kong 14 times starting in 1994.
Went to Australia for a month in 1987. Also spent 2 weeks in New Zealand and 10 days in Fiji during same trip.
Been to Rio de Janiero for 2 weeks during carnival.
All over Europe, including staying in Italy for 10 days with former NBA player Darryl Dawkins.
Been to Bora Bora, Hawaii, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Barbados, Bermuda, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands on a dive boat, Barbados, Cozumel, Cayman Islands 2x's.
Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Amsterdam,.
Japan, China, Hong Kong.

I'm like an old worn out tire.

The only guy that could compete with you is Johnny Cash...and he's been Everywhere, Man!

[scho63]

The only guy that could compete with you is Johnny Cash...and he's been Everywhere, Man!

The funny thing is that there are people who are true travelers or travel because of work or they have a vacation and they go to the same place every year.

The true travelers have been to a lot more places than I have.

I know and have met many people with 50,60 and even 100 countries.

Canadians and Brits are huge travelers.

I did 90% of my travel between 18-40 years old.

I still want to get to Greece, the Philippines, England/Ireland/Scotland a safari in Kenya/Tanzania along with the Seychelles, Spain/Portugal, Eastern Europe and the Galapagos Islands.

I have given up on Middle East/Israel, 95% of Africa, India, Scandinavian countries, Central and South America with exception of Argentina. I don't feel the need to visit any more Caribbean Islands.

[BigRedChief]

I splurged a bit on a decent ticket and a ticket to the VIP Tailgate.

Anyone want to meet up let me know the deets

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53482468567_3448715bf8_b.jpgWOOT! Have fun. Give us some feedback on the "VIP Tailgate". Liked to know if it was worth it.
We’re headed out as well; me, the wife, sister, and brother-in-law. Can’t wait…

Never been to Baltimore. Some of the above posts have me concerned. We’re booked in an Air Bnb about .5 mile NW of the stadium. Neighborhood is called Pigtown, I believe. Looks clean, nice cars, etc. on Google street view. Anyone have any better intel?

We get in late Friday night. Looking for something to do Saturday if there’s a good place to go, stuff to see, beer to drink, etc.

Any good KC Bars around there, BRC?

Thanks for the help!Sorry, no Baltimore chapter. Haven't heard of a Chiefs focused bar there.

The DC group is planning a tailgate before the game.

[BigRedChief]

I lived in Northern Virginia for 10 years prior to moving to AZ. My prior job was traveling ALL OVER Virginia, Maryland, some DC, West Virginia going to Shopping Centers, Commercial Buildings, Apartment Buildings and Strip Malls and dealing with the property managers in maintaining their properties. I drove 50,000-60,000 miles a year from 2011-2017, all around that ****ing 495 beltway, rain, sleet, snow, heat.

I grew up in New Jersey and have been all over Philly, NJ and NY City. All over the Eastern Seaboard. I used to rack up 60,000-70,000 miles a year at times.

38 countries, and 41 states.
I lived in Toronto Canada for a year. Lived in San Fran for 2 and Silicon Valley for 3 years 1996-2001.
Been to China 16 times and Hong Kong 14 times starting in 1994.
Went to Australia for a month in 1987. Also spent 2 weeks in New Zealand and 10 days in Fiji during same trip.
Been to Rio de Janiero for 2 weeks during carnival.
All over Europe, including staying in Italy for 10 days with former NBA player Darryl Dawkins.
Been to Bora Bora, Hawaii, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Barbados, Bermuda, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands on a dive boat, Barbados, Cozumel, Cayman Islands 2x's.
Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Amsterdam,.
Japan, China, Hong Kong.

I'm like an old worn out tire.So who had the best price on escort's?:Poke:


Had too........ROFL

[Zap Rowsdower]

"Thin line between heaven and here." - Swifties (I think)

[scho63]

So who had the best price on escort's?:Poke:


Had too........ROFL

Classy Escorts of Northern Virginia. Politicians are cheap so they had good prices for some incredible escorts. $300-$400 per hour + $50 tip

They got busted by the Feds for money laundering. The damn service was run by Nigerians. LMAO

[scho63]

I think you will all be fine in Baltimore unless Chiefs win and you are all in Chiefs gear......

Early game works better so it's light out.

[DJay23]

Like Dave Chappelle said, Tupac's mother moved her family from Baltimore to Oakland to look for a better life.

[scho63]

Like Dave Chappelle said, Tupac's mother moved her family from Baltimore to Oakland to look for a better life.

ROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFL

[Talisman]

You didn't know the airline? It's terrifying to think that it could have been Frontier.They gave a list of four it could have been and the list was free of Frontier and Spirit.

[SHOWTIME]

We’re headed out as well; me, the wife, sister, and brother-in-law. Can’t wait…

Never been to Baltimore. Some of the above posts have me concerned. We’re booked in an Air Bnb about .5 mile NW of the stadium. Neighborhood is called Pigtown, I believe. Looks clean, nice cars, etc. on Google street view. Anyone have any better intel?



It's an AFC Championship game. they'll be plenty of cops around I would expect just to keep the peace.

[ChiefEd]

Right on. Thanks, Gents!

Can’t wait to see some of your happy asses out there. Would be better to see ALL of your happy asses at Arrowhead, but I guess you can’t have everything….

GO CHIEFS!

[scho63]

Meet me at the Cal Ripken statue

I must have missed you.

I was at the Boog Powell Statue.

[EyePod]

I avoid Beirut as much as possible.

Dumb, racist, and completely wrong. I hate the KC moron fans.

[EyePod]

We’re headed out as well; me, the wife, sister, and brother-in-law. Can’t wait…

Never been to Baltimore. Some of the above posts have me concerned. We’re booked in an Air Bnb about .5 mile NW of the stadium. Neighborhood is called Pigtown, I believe. Looks clean, nice cars, etc. on Google street view. Anyone have any better intel?

We get in late Friday night. Looking for something to do Saturday if there’s a good place to go, stuff to see, beer to drink, etc.

Any good KC Bars around there, BRC?

Thanks for the help!

It's just like any major city in the US - you'll be fine. Similar level of poverty that surrounds Q39 in KC if you've ever been there.

There's just a bunch of racist morons here who have never gone outside of their trailer parks.

The inner harbor is very neat - good aquarium, shops, little Italy right next to it.

Looks like I'll be getting tickets too so I'll be looking around for bringing beer to someone's tailgate.

[EyePod]

Like Dave Chappelle said, Tupac's mother moved her family from Baltimore to Oakland to look for a better life.

I'm cracking up since this is coming from someone living in depressing Williamsport PA!

I'm realizing why I left this forum - you're just terrible people.

[EyePod]

I just so happened to be flying into DC Saturday as I have work for the United States [ Information Redacted] - and I'll be there the whole week.

The more I thought about it and how I'll be there all day Sunday with Nothing to do...

I splurged a bit on a decent ticket and a ticket to the VIP Tailgate.

Anyone want to meet up let me know the deets

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53482468567_3448715bf8_b.jpg

These tickets are fantastic - I did the same in 2015 when the Ravens were pretty bad. Fumble return for a TD and Marcus Peters had a 90 yard INT too. Funny that he ended up in Baltimore for a few years.

[Bearcat]

I'm realizing why I left this forum - you're just terrible people.

Thanks for stopping by to tell us we're terrible people while stereotyping everyone in the process. Jesus would be proud.

[Justman59]

I am only a couple of hours from Baltimore. I am too scared to go. Whether true or not, I picture myself getting into verbal disagreements with people cause I wear Chief's clothing.

I will be cheering for the Chiefs from the safety of my home.

[MIAdragon]

I'm cracking up since this is coming from someone living in depressing Williamsport PA!

I'm realizing why I left this forum - you're just terrible people.

See your way out yet again, you’ll be sorely missed.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

I lived in Northern Virginia for 10 years prior to moving to AZ. My prior job was traveling ALL OVER Virginia, Maryland, some DC, West Virginia going to Shopping Centers, Commercial Buildings, Apartment Buildings and Strip Malls and dealing with the property managers in maintaining their properties. I drove 50,000-60,000 miles a year from 2011-2017, all around that fucking 495 beltway, rain, sleet, snow, heat.

I grew up in New Jersey and have been all over Philly, NJ and NY City. All over the Eastern Seaboard. I used to rack up 60,000-70,000 miles a year at times.

38 countries, and 41 states.
I lived in Toronto Canada for a year. Lived in San Fran for 2 and Silicon Valley for 3 years 1996-2001.
Been to China 16 times and Hong Kong 14 times starting in 1994.
Went to Australia for a month in 1987. Also spent 2 weeks in New Zealand and 10 days in Fiji during same trip.
Been to Rio de Janiero for 2 weeks during carnival.
All over Europe, including staying in Italy for 10 days with former NBA player Darryl Dawkins.
Been to Bora Bora, Hawaii, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Barbados, Bermuda, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands on a dive boat, Barbados, Cozumel, Cayman Islands 2x's.
Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Amsterdam,.
Japan, China, Hong Kong.

I'm like an old worn out tire.

Bang a hooker in each country :)

[scho63]

Bang a hooker in each country :)

Hooker Bingo!

[Dartgod]

I'm cracking up since this is coming from someone living in depressing Williamsport PA!

I'm realizing why I left this forum - you're just terrible people.

Should we be expecting a "Leaving forever" thread soon?

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[BigRedChief]

I am only a couple of hours from Baltimore. I am too scared to go. Whether true or not, I picture myself getting into verbal disagreements with people cause I wear Chief's clothing.

I will be cheering for the Chiefs from the safety of my home.I've been to many other teams stadiums. I've never had any issues besides the harmless you suck, go back home loser etc. but, I know worst things have happened to other fans, Shit, I've saw our fans beat the shit out of visiting fans.

[ptlyon]

Shit, I've saw our fans beat the shit out of visiting fans.

Yeah, well, they were just Raiders fans, so it was ok

[|Zach|]

Baltimore is great….really enjoyed Rawlins Conservatory

[seamonster]

Baltimore is great….really enjoyed Rawlins Conservatory

Took my kids to the Aquirium and they had black hebrew's haranging tourists in the inner harbor and mobs of black's pretending to squeegee so that they could get into random commuters faces. **** that piece of shit town. The only good thing I've ever encountered in Baltimore was running into HR (BadBrains) at an ATM machine.

[stevieray]

Similar level of poverty that surrounds Q39 in KC if you've ever been there.

:spock:

[ptlyon]

Took my kids to the Aquirium and they had black hebrew's haranging tourists in the inner harbor and mobs of black's pretending to squeegee so that they could get into random commuters faces. **** that piece of shit town. The only good thing I've ever encountered in Baltimore was running into HR (BadBrains) at an ATM machine.

So I take that as a no

[neech]

I am only a couple of hours from Baltimore. I am too scared to go. Whether true or not, I picture myself getting into verbal disagreements with people cause I wear Chief's clothing.

I will be cheering for the Chiefs from the safety of my home.

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[EyePod]

Thanks for stopping by to tell us we're terrible people while stereotyping everyone in the process. Jesus would be proud.

Real Jesus or republican Jesus?

Look - Baltimore city has the same problems every other major city does - just like KC.

The question was if people were going to the game - not if people were scared to leave their house because people might be different in a big city.

[seamonster]

So I take that as a no

You can go to Baltimore 10 times and six times it's great. It's like traveling into a tourist trap (Poe grave, Babe Ruth, Francis Scott Base, Camden, Inner Harbor) that also just happens to be surrounded by areas as wild as the worst spots in Independence. I haven't been back since 20, so maybe since they've arrested this previous mayor it's cleaner now... It's also been almost ten years since the town burned in those Freddie riots.

[EyePod]

I actually thought lodging was even worse for Phx last year. But I did book after the Chiefs won and Ive already be looking this year so prices may not have spiked yet. Vegas is a little more ready for big events than Phx so may have more capacity and in turn a little cheaper prices.

Phx is so hard to get around too.

[EyePod]

:spock:

Nearly the same likelihood of being a victim in either KC or Baltimore - https://www.visualcapitalist.com/most-dangerous-cities-in-the-us/

[ptlyon]

Look - Baltimore city has the same problems every other major city does - just like KC.


You're forgetting the Ray Lewis factor

[EyePod]

If you wind up about 5 blocks in the wrong direction of the stadium, you are in the heart of The Wire. As bad a ghetto as any place I've seen.

If you stay anywhere near Inner Harbor and Stadium or Old Baltimore near Route 40, you are fine.

Chaps Pit Beef is a must and Obrycki's Restaurant and Bar for crab cakes.

If you need medical help, John Hopkins University Hospital is second to none.

This is 100% accurate. Just like areas of most major cities - some spots you want to avoid and others are completely fine. Last time I went to a game I parked ~1 mile away and walked to it - no big deal.

[seamonster]

Nearly the same likelihood of being a victim in either KC or Baltimore - https://www.visualcapitalist.com/most-dangerous-cities-in-the-us/

Trust me it's grimier in Baltimore. You can get confronted by "squeegee" bums even in the nicer parts, or at least you could in 2020.

[EyePod]

You're forgetting the Ray Lewis factor

Oh yeah he totally murdered someone. That's an easy one.

[EyePod]

Trust me it's grimier in Baltimore. You can get confronted by "squeegee" bums even in the nicer parts, or at least you could in 2020.

Yeah, the kids try to make some money - doors locked and just keep driving.

[|Zach|]

It's just like any major city in the US - you'll be fine. Similar level of poverty that surrounds Q39 in KC if you've ever been there.

There's just a bunch of racist morons here who have never gone outside of their trailer parks.

The inner harbor is very neat - good aquarium, shops, little Italy right next to it.

Looks like I'll be getting tickets too so I'll be looking around for bringing beer to someone's tailgate.

This is Q39 area slander is crazy. 39th street is an awesome vibrant area. What are you even talking about.

[wazu]

I am only a couple of hours from Baltimore. I am too scared to go. Whether true or not, I picture myself getting into verbal disagreements with people cause I wear Chief's clothing.

I will be cheering for the Chiefs from the safety of my home.

I expected to encounter a lot more hostility in Buffalo. Instead people as we were all walking through the gates were saying things like "thanks for coming to Buffalo", and chatting with us in a friendly tone for the most part. A few people yelled stuff, but we just smiled, yelled "Go Chiefs!" and kept walking and that was the end of it. I really don't think Ravens fans are more hard core than Bills fans.

[seamonster]

Yeah, the kids try to make some money - doors locked and just keep driving.

Like most I don't take kindly to grown bummy men fucking around with my car "to make some money". I had a colleague that had his car tires macheted after he told one to GTFO. It's not always simple. It's best to not even drive into Baltimore. Take the train.

[EyePod]

that's good intel, thanks! The Accela is under 3 hours ride Penn to Penn. You did it all in one day with no hotel overnight? I need to work in the city Monday AM anyways so going back to NYC Penn is convenient if a do a hotel Sunday night, but they are surely not cheap and availability might be tough.

Seems that if i do a Sunday/Sunday train that skyrockets in price anyway so might as well take the long route and maybe get to check out the harbor a little.

Acela is great from NYC to Baltimore. Harbor is on the way if you go through downtown.

[stevieray]

Nearly the same likelihood of being a victim in either KC or Baltimore - https://www.visualcapitalist.com/most-dangerous-cities-in-the-us/

You said poverty.

False assessment.

[Otter]

Just to add to the mess...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

https://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/location/mccormick-schmicks-baltimore-md/


Can't go wrong.

[ptlyon]

Just to add to the mess...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

https://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/location/mccormick-schmicks-baltimore-md/


Can't go wrong.

Had a week long class in Boston and asked locals where to go for seafood. All of them said this place. Did not disappoint. Wanted some off the beaten path mom and pop type joint but took their advice.

[Fish]

It's just like any major city in the US - you'll be fine. Similar level of poverty that surrounds Q39 in KC if you've ever been there.

There's just a bunch of racist morons here who have never gone outside of their trailer parks.


As someone who lives near Q39. LOL.. That's an incredibly ignorant statement.

[Otter]

I'm cracking up since this is coming from someone living in depressing Williamsport PA!

I'm realizing why I left this forum - you're just terrible people. Do us all a favor and stay "left" you illiterate, moron.

[Justman59]

Years ago, I took my kid to ride the Thomas Train in Baltimore. Has anyone here ever done that?
Well, parking and the place to get the train rides aren't close. As soon as I got out of my car, I ran the entire way to and from. I was so damn tired. I couldn't wait to take a seat on the train and get back to my car. So no game for me!

[Pinchshot]

Would feel safer in juarez.

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

I live about 25 miles outside of Baltimore, but think I’ll catch this one from the house. I’m not a big fan of the city and I suspect tickets are out of my price range anyway.

However, when I have gone to Ravens Stadium, I light-rail in from BWI. Much better parking and it lets off/picks up right at the stadium entrance. Crowds on the train are usually pretty cool too.

Oh, the buildings downtown where all the restaurants are is the Light Street Pavilion.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Just to add to the mess...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

https://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/location/mccormick-schmicks-baltimore-md/


Can't go wrong.

There is one in KC...

[Bearcat]

Just to add to the mess...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

https://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/location/mccormick-schmicks-baltimore-md/


Can't go wrong.

JFC, $60 for an 8oz lobster tail when you could probably stop by a grocery counter and get it for $8/pound there.

[|Zach|]

As someone who lives near Q39. LOL.. That's an incredibly ignorant statement.

It is insane. Awesome part of the city.

[Demonpenz]

last time I was there I was in pigtown. It was were lex was buried in a vacant in the wire. Would not recommend

[ChiefEd]

last time I was there I was in pigtown. It was were lex was buried in a vacant in the wire. Would not recommend

Oh, that’s dandy…. Sounds like the walk to/fro the stadium will be fine on Sunday. We’ll probably Uber around Saturday instead of walking in hopes to ensure we’ll make it to Sunday!

We’re near both stadiums, Top Golf, and a Harrah’s casino. I’d have to hope that area’s been gentrified a bit of late.

Fingers crossed…