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Top Golf
Boog ’ s BBQ
From the Sidelines :
For When You ’ d Rather Be in the Stands
Even if you don ’ t enjoy watching or playing sports in any capacity , there are still plenty of ways to join in on game day fun . If not for baseball , Oriole Park at Camden Yards , which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year , is worth a visit for its one-of-a-kind historic design and delicious food . In fact , Camden Yards was found to have the best stadium food in the country in a Betting . com study of more than 100,000 reviews ! Fan favorite food stalls include Boog ’ s BBQ , Stuggy ’ s , Charm City Chicken Shack and Jimmy ’ s Famous Seafood , and there are plenty of beverage stations to help you quench your thirst on those hot summer days . After the game ,
keep the celebrations going at nearby Pickles Pub , Pratt Street Ale House and Mother ’ s Federal Hill , which have long served as go-to game day spots thanks to their spirited atmosphere and quintessential Baltimore bites .
Football season in Charm City is just as lively . If you want to party like a local , join the tailgate inside the M & T Bank Stadium parking lot , which opens four hours before the game starts . ( Insider tip : Some season ticket holders are known for their spread and are often willing to share — even with a rival fan .) You can also head to RavensWalk , the walkway in between parking lots B and C leading into the stadium , to enjoy live music , bars and food stations set up three hours before kickoff . Another nearby option is Hammerjacks , a storied Baltimore
COURTESY OF THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES music venue that ’ s hosted Iron Maiden , Blondie and Nine Inch Nails . Located just across the street from the stadium , the outside lot is open on game days and features multiple bars and larger-than-life flat screens for you to watch the game on .
Looking to party a bit harder ? InField Fest is an annual music festival at Pimlico Race Course during the Preakness Stakes in May . Last year ’ s headliners included the Chainsmokers , Marshmello and Frank Walker . In 2022 , Pimlico also hosted a new Preakness Live concert to kick off race weekend , which featured performances from Megan Thee Stallion and Ms . Lauryn Hill . While you ’ re there , try to get your hands on a Black-Eyed Susan cocktail ; named for Maryland ’ s state flower , this official drink of Preakness consists of bourbon , vodka , peach schnapps , orange juice and sour mix .
If you ’ re feeling lucky , head down the developing Walk at Warner Street to Horseshoe Casino to bet on everything from boxing to baseball to football , horse racing , collegiate sports and more . In addition to Caesars Sportsbook , Horseshoe is also home to classic casino games such as slot machines , poker and table games , plus a Gordon Ramsay steak house .
Baltimore ’ s sports teams and athletes may not always come out on top , but if you ’ re looking for a sure bet , it ’ s safe to say this city ’ s love for sports is here to stay . While it ’ s often joked that crab cakes and football are what Maryland does best , Baltimore doesn ’ t discriminate when it comes to sports . Whether you ’ re a diehard fan , a casual spectator , an athlete yourself or a game day reveler , you ’ re sure to have an actionpacked summer in Charm City . VB
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