Midtown Community
Made up of four historically rich neighborhoods, Midtown is a hub for residents, families, students, tourists, and employees in countless industries. Whether seeing a show at Baltimore Center Stage, a performance at The Lyric Baltimore, listening to the sounds of The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, taking in a talk at the Motor House, a stand-up show at the Baltimore Improv Group, a film at The Charles or the SNF Parkway Theater or walking the galleries of The Walters Art Museum, the rich cultural institutions located just blocks from one another, makes Midtown a prime destination for those seeking arts and entertainment options. As the center of the Station Norths Arts & Entertainment District, the community serves as the backdrop to Baltimore’s vibrant arts scene.
Home to fabulous restaurants, boutique hotels, shops and small businesses, Midtown has a small-town feel while providing core community resources through recreation centers, schools, a senior center, and groups engaged in community activism and action. For students in Maryland and around the world, the District offers three world-class institutions for higher education: Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), University of Baltimore, and the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. Walking distance to the Enoch Pratt Free Library and Downtown, Midtown provides residents easy access to surrounding neighborhoods (and beyond) by way of Amtrak, the Light Rail, Metro Subway, Charm City Circulator routes and numerous bike lanes connecting riders to much of Baltimore.
Midtown Baltimore is a unique and powerful alliance of vital city neighborhoods. By working together as a District, our four communities: Bolton Hill, Charles North, Madison Park and Mount Vernon have been able to leverage their strengths in creative and compelling ways.
BOLTON HILL
Bolton Hill is a historic, residential neighborhood known for its grand nineteenth century row homes and tree-lined streets. The Maryland Institute College of Art is located in Bolton Hill, as are three churches and a handful of locally owned restaurants and businesses. An active, civically engaged community, Bolton Hill residents help maintain the neighborhood’s parks and public gardens and host events throughout the year open to everyone.
Community meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month (except July and August) at 8 p.m. at Memorial Episcopal Church
CHARLES NORTH
Charles North, the heart of the Station North Arts and Entertainment District, offers an eclectic mix of arts and entertainment venues, theaters, live music, and great dining options. The historic neighborhood mixes newer commercial development with blocks of architecturally important residential houses on the National Historic Registry. Located directly north of Penn Station, the neighborhood is a great option for commuters. Residents enjoy a central location, walkability and access to the best in dining and entertainment.
Community meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month
MADISON PARK
Rich with history and beautiful Baltimore row homes, Madison Park sits in a highly desirable area of the city with easily accessed public transportation, and is a short walk to the State Center Office Complex and Baltimore Penn Station. Madison Park also boasts beautiful pocket parks and sits adjacent to the famous Eutaw Park Place. The community is proud to be home to residents of all ages and welcomes homeowners and renters.
Community meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month
MOUNT VERNON
Mount Vernon is a large, vibrant, and diverse neighborhood located just north of downtown Baltimore. Designated a National Historic Landmark District, the city's first Historic District (1964), and a City Cultural District, this hip yet refined neighborhood comprises a wide variety of significant architecture, including single-family townhomes, carriage houses, and mid-rise and high-rise buildings, providing its 10,000+ residents wonderful living and work spaces. With over 500 businesses and institutions residents, office workers, and visitors enjoy a wide array of cultural amenities, public parks, dining options, entertainment & nightlife, shopping, and services all within easy walking distance.
Community meetings are held on the third Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September and November
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES:
The boundaries of the Midtown Benefits District runs from Tiffany and Tyson Streets to the west, Franklin and Centre Streets to the south, I-83 and Calvert Street to the east, and North Avenue to the north.