Park and Saratoga aren’t bad in those stretches, but they are sparsely populated. It’s my secret driving route through the city because it’s almost entirely empty all the time, even at rush hour.

Kudos to you for being an independent lady getting where she has to go no matter what people say - I stopped walking a lot of places when I moved to the city, which is ridiculous because that’s half the reason to live in a city to start with

Because you can drink higher quality liquor at a lower price point- you can drink a special or celebratory bottle, you have direct control of the amount of alcohol you consume…

Canton square sushi place is BYOB can’t remember the name off the top of my head. Also suggest twist- especially for brunch

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Just don’t be a fool. Don’t wear anything that makes you stand out(jewelry, cool shoes, expensive attire). Be aware of your surroundings. Don’t make eye contact for too long. And of course, act like you belong!

Baltimore tree trust

Also, OP, not to sound paranoid, but one of the best things I ever did working late night in the city and feeling unsafe was to make a point of stopping into a convenience store relatively frequently along my walk.

It took a little longer, but I ended up becoming friendly with people at the counter and they looked out for me.

It also helps in case you ever do feel unsafe along your walk to have a spot to duck into. :)

Just poke a hole in a crab feast trash bag and catch what comes out...

Roberta’s house

The most unsafe part about this walk is the people who will show up to your personal address when you step foot outside lol

Baltimore is the best bet here for sure. I used Saratoga because that was my terminus street and I was exhausted and lazy most nights. But it’s not necessarily the safest way.

From Howard until you hit Lexington - three blocks, at least - you’re completely alone with a lot of boarded up shops. It’s very sketch, especially with all those random blind alleyways - portways? - stuck between the buildings. It can be alarming and worrying.

Stick to busier streets, OP, but even that don’t let it make you let down your guard.

Yeah, I’m looking at that route and “lonely” is definitely the best word for it. Not outright dangerous, but isolated, which is risky. If I were her (and OP, I hope you are safe and happy in all of your strolls!) I would walk down Baltimore then up Charles. Lots of traffic, public transit lines, good lighting, and hotels with valets keeping their eye on the outside.

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Just to address this concern "520 Park is now 171 unique apartment homes" While I'm sure it's their street address, it doesn't narrow them down to a single location--rather basically a neighborhood.

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That said, it's still information about OP. If OP wishes to delete, that's certainly not a bad idea.

Scream and run when you see another human being.

Ironically, I was told he lives in Texas

Had a kid in a shiesty ask me no less than 4 times via hand signals for my phone today, at stop light at 8am.

I get it, you need to make a phone call, but go to a gas station, a rite aid, a CVS, or anywhere else. I’m not handing you my phone when I’m in a car and you’re on foot. I laughed about it the rest of the way to work.

Charles street, my vote.

Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition

Go Fayette to Park

Effective at what? Ending poverty? Treating the symptoms? Absorbing foundation dollars? Suing poor people over their medical debt?

UMB Student and Baltimore native Here: Not safe, especially at night. I walked past Lexington in that direction during daylight and still got too much "attention" and turned around. Not sure of your gender, but especially as a woman I have gotten a lot of sexual comments for passersby which is not comforting. Also, a lot of the area at night is very isolated.

Baltimore Safe Haven

I live in this hood. Can confirm this is the right answer. Take the long way on Charles. It is a nice walk.

make sure you bring cash!