Westminster Hall and Burying Ground
This early nineteenth century church is a most atmospheric and tortuous place of famous Baltimore residents including, most famously, Edgar Allan Poe, as well as James McHenry signer of the U.S. Constitution, Samuel Smith, former city mayors, and others. Halloween is the city's favorite time to visit, but any midnight dreary would be most appropriate although this would involve an attempt of questionable legality to slip past the gates. It is custom to leave a penny behind his grave marker, which in turn pays for its upkeep! There are tours, but they are subect to availability: F 6:30PM, Sa 10AM April-November, minimum fifteen people, with reservations required, $5. Private tours are always an option, but must be set up at least two weeks in advance, and fees will vary.
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower
This beautiful old landmark clocktower dates to 1911. Recently vacant, the city in 2007 converted the building to artist studios, in addition to a fire station at the bottom. Visitors can come in during the monthly open house, usually held on the first saturday of March check ahead to be sure. The Bromo Shop is currently closed indefinitely.
Enoch Pratt Central Library
An excellent free library with a one-of-a-kind archive of rare books and documents, including many related to Edgar Allan Poe and H.L. Mencken, and an extensive 16mm film collection including many avant garde rarities. The children's department has a goldfish pond.