Quote: While waiting for our entrance time at the Baltimore Aquarium, we all decided to go for a walk to the famed Lexington Market in the downtown area. As we walked from the waterfront to the inner part of downtown, the ambience around us went from business commercial to uncomfortable in the matter of a couple of blocks. If you plan to head to Lexington Market, please take the Light Rail, it drops you off right there. Try not to walk over there.

Anyway, when we got there, the four of us went exploring for some lunch. Now this place has endless areas of food courts, most of it specializing in local cultural influences, such as Polish, Soul Food, Chinese, and Greek. It is a unique mix if I have ever heard of one, but it was an experience to say the least.

After looking around for about half an hour, we decided upon Pollack Johnny's, a Polish Sausage house on the first floor. Oh my God! The food was amazing and cheap (about $3 for a sausage and a soda). I would highly suggest it. We then parked ourselves upstairs in the dining area and ate and listened to the music playing downstairs in the square. Throughout the summer, there are musical celebrations on the weekends celebrating the music of all of the cultures that reside in the Baltimore area, making the festival a sight-to-see.

So, if you find yourself with nothing to do in Baltimore while waiting for your time at the Aquarium to come around, head over to the Lexington Market and enjoy some real Baltimore, the way Marylandians do.
From journals Baltimore's Waterfront Area