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29 S. Front Street
Baltimore, MD
410-752-1624
No on-site catering.
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888 South Broadway
Baltimore, MD
410-522-7377
Fells Point's handsomely restored Admiral Fell Inn has sections that date back to the mid-1700s. Completely renovated in 1996, the inn has private dining areas on the lower level and dining facilities on the roof that overlook the harbor. The Admiral's Room seats 120. Available 7 days a week. Catering by the Admiral Fell Inn, with prices starting at about $45 per person dinner, $20 breakfast, $25 lunch.
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800 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-244-1900 x228
Located in historic Federal Hill, the American Visionary Museum (AVAM) is a unique and exciting venue for events. AVAM is the only national repository for self-taught artistry, and we are capable of hosting everything from intimate dinner parties to large-scale receptions. Whether you have 20 or 450 guests, AVAM is the perfect spot for your event.
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30 Trevanion Road
Taneytown, MD
410-756-6812
Located 32 miles from Baltimore City, Antrim is a wonderful mid-19th century plantation house sitting among 23 country acres. The entire inn is available for rental, including a pavilion that overlooks the European garden. Rental fees range from $250 to $2200. Catering is in-house and the inn can accommodate 225 seated and up to 400 for a standing reception. Available 7 days a week until 1 a.m., all year. Bride and groom receive a complimentary night's lodging in one of the inn's 22 rooms.
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216 Emory Street
Baltimore, MD
410-727-1539 x3023
Four adjacent rowhouses feature two floors of exhibits on the Orioles, Maryland baseball history and Babe Ruth. For summer parties, tenting is allowed on the brick courtyard. Receptions are limited to 100 standing in the winter and 125 in the summer. Blocking and tenting the street can accommodate larger parties. Available every day after 4 p.m. from November through March; after 5 p.m. April through October. Fees are $300 for a pre-Orioles game party, $535 for an after hours reception. No smoking. Caterer list available.
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901 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD
410-752-2463
A spectacular 22-sided building with a 123-foot ceiling, the B&O Museum is actually an 1884 roundhouse complete with an amazing collection of locomotives. A wooden turntable in the center of the roundhouse makes a perfect dance floor. The museum can hold up to 600 people seated dinner, 1,500 standing reception. Grounds can be tented. Available every day after 5 p.m. Outside pavilion available during day. Fees vary. Limited smoking and no helium balloons. Three exclusive caterers. Free parking for 250 cars.
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110 S. Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD
410-962-0202
The Grand Ballroom on the Main Level accommodates 500 guests seated with a dance floor; 1,100 for a standing reception. The small Stadium Ballroom on level two has glass windows overlooking a reception area and seats 300. Available daily, year-round. Fees vary.
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3301 Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD
410-396-3838
This handsome building which overlooks the Patapsco River, features rental facilities including a main hall with a fireplace that opens onto a deck, the resource room and kitchen area. Available every day for a fee of $150 an hour (4-hour minumum) until 1:00 a.m. Sundays $100 an hour. The building accommodates 150 seated and 250 standing. Accessible to the handicapped. Parking available right outside the building.
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1901 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD
443-722-1555
Visitors Center and museum grounds are available for standing receptions of up to 300. Tours and streetcar rides included. Available evenings during the week, Saturday after 6 p.m. from June through October and all day from November to May, and Sunday all year after 6 p.m. No kitchen facilities, but open to all caterers. No smoking in buildings or on streetcars. Free parking on grounds. Fees vary.
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1 E. Chase Street
Baltimore, MD
410-332-1000
Built in 1903, the Belvedere has been home to countless weddings and receptions. Simply grand in their Old World style, the reception rooms are accentuated with beveled and gilded mirrors, marble floors, crystal wall sconces, chandeliers and richly patterned carpets. Five ballrooms, 25-600 people. 13th floor available Sun.-Tues. Truffles, The Catering Company is the exclusive caterer. Parking garage attached or valet parking arranged.
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205 W. Madison Street
Baltimore, MD
410-728-6550
An inn since 1880, this Victorian mansion is in the Mount Vernon area of the city. Twenty-five bed and breakfast rooms are available, plus the Park Madison room, which accommodates 40. An enclosed courtyard is also available in warmer months. Outside caterers are welcome, and rental fees start at $500. A complimentary room is provided for the bride and groom.
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8024 Blob's Park Road
Jessup, MD
410-799-0155
A German beer garden with authentic German food, music and dance. American food, too. Blob's Park also has picnic grounds with an open-air pavilion. The interior space can seat 1,000 and includes a 2,000 square-foot dance floor. The building can be rented Monday through Thursday and Saturday until 4 p.m. Private parties can be arranged during public dining hours. Catering is in-house and a house band is available. Plenty of free parking. Fees vary starting at $10 person.
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2700 Lighthouse Pointe East, Suite 270
Baltimore, MD
410-342-6960
Paddlewheel dinner boat, 150 seated, dancing on upper deck, year-round, no time restrictions.
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1835 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD
410-788-6076
Originally built in 1850, the inn has 6 private dining rooms and outdoor patio that can accommodate 15 to 120 seated. Available 7 days, year-round for lunch and dinner. In-house catering by the inn staff, with prices starting around $10 per person for lunch and $20 for dinner. Plenty of free and convenient parking.
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500 S. Center Street
Westminster, MD
410-876-2667
The museum sits on 140 farming acres, complete with a Victorian farmhouse, a general store, and numerous working craft areas. A pavilion that seats 100 is available for rent from April 1 through the end of October, every day except Monday. Fees are $75 plus $2.50 per person for groups of 20 or more. The reception barn accommodates up to 100 people, for a fee of $150. Pets are not allowed. List of area caterers is provided.
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11300 Falls Road
Brooklandville, MD
410-252-3528
A stone replica of the 18th-century Warwick Castle in England, Maryvale was built in 1917 and sits on over 100 wooded acres. The building features a grand staircase, antique furnishings, leaded glass windows, and a lovely stone terrace. Capacity is 125 seated inside, 200 in and outside. Available weekends during the school year and 7 days until midnight during the summer months. $2,500. No smoking. Approved caterers only.
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700 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD
410-986-4012
Located in historic Mount Vernon, Center Stage has seven major facilities to rent, ranging from the intimate Chapel Lounge to the large Head Theater that can accommodate up to 600 people standing. Open to all caterers, but Center Stage bars and staff must be used. Availability depends on production schedule. Piano available for a fee. Special lighting and decorations available. Fees vary.
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1112 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD
410-727-1112
Located in historic Mount Vernon, one of Baltimore's best neighborhoods, Chase Court is an extraordinary historic setting for private, distinctive events and intimate, romantic weddings. In Chase Court's private flower-filled garden and air-conditioned 1,600 square-foot Gothic Revival Ballroom, you'll enjoy a very special experience in an elegant, unique, and completely comfortable environment. 125 seated, 150 standing. Available 7 days, year-round. List of caterers available. Convenient parking, easy highway access. Full-information web site. Call for a personal tour of Chase Court.
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106 W. Padonia Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-308-1800
Christopher Daniel is Timonium's premier dining spot with fine dining and a terrific atmosphere, featuring the Chellis Party Room. Accommodations for 20-100. Featuring a private entrance, bar and restroom. Offering seated dinners, buffets or cocktail parties. Christopher Daniel's Chellis Party room can fill all of your celebration needs. Rehearsal dinners, bridal/baby showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, birthdays, retirements and family reunions. The Chellis Room can also accommodate business meetings, seminars and award ceremonies. This easy to find private facility is located in Timonium, serving the business and social communities of Hunt Valley, Cockeysville, Timonium, Towson and your community. Lighted parking lot for your convenience.
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10440 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD
888-330-9571
Designed after medieval French and English castles, The Cloisters is located on a 60-acre estate. Built in 1932. Reserve early. Accommodates 120 people seated with dancing, 200 standing. Fees vary from $1500 to $3500. No deposit, 30-day hold, 5-hour event. Available until 11 p.m. No smoking. No air-conditioning. Licensed caterers only. Free parking.
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1101 Stevenson Lane
Towson, MD 21204
410-823-6710
On-site catering, outdoor party area.
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4915 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD
410-396-0180
The mansion accommodates 120-130 standing, 80 seated, garden unlimited. Until 10 p.m. Fees vary.
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5745 Furnace Avenue
Elkridge, MD
410-379-9336
On-site catering, outdoor party area, colonial manor home with climate controlled tent, receptions, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, also off-site catering.
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213 International Circle
Hunt Valley, MD
410-527-4780
The contemporary Embassy Ballroom seats 300, 240 with a dance floor, and accommodates 400 people for a cocktail reception. Available daily, year-round. Catering is in-house. Wedding packages available, with complimentary suite for bride and groom. Free parking for 275 cars.
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400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD
410-545-3108
A three-story atrium and terrazzo floors mark the Central Hall of the Enoch Pratt. Built in 1934, the hall was renovated in 1986 and accommodates 250 seated, with dancing, 400 standing. Available Thursday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fees begin at $2,500. No smoking.
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Baltimore Inner Harbor
Baltimore, MD
410-685-ESPN
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4545 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
410-516-0341
Only the carriage house and the tented formal upper garden are available for receptions. For rustic charm, try the wood paneled 1870s carriage house, which offers adjacent stalls as interesting spaces for caterers' food and drink stations. A joining terrace is always tented; the large formal garden above, reached via a stone stairway may be tented. The garden is a long vista, edged on the north by a classic brick wall. Evergreen House, which is owned by Johns Hopkins University, sits on 26 well-tended acres. Call for rates. Approved caterers only. Plenty of free parking. No smoking or open flames.
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1301 York Road
Lutherville, MD
410-321-7500
An exhibition gallery displaying numerous examples of fire equipment from 1806. Reserve early. Available December through April weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day on weekends; also May through November Saturdays after 5 p.m. and Sundays all day. Accommodates 160 seated, 360 standing. Additional capacity with tent use. $1000 for four hours. No smoking indoors. Approved caterers only. Limited dance floor. Heating charge $100 November through April, and $200 December through March.
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4210 Primrose Avenue
Baltimore, MD
410-358-1101
Four rooms are available for rent: the Grand Ballroom which accommodates 200 to 700 seated, 1000 standing, the Yale Room which accommodates 100 seated to 200 standing, the New Salon room which accommodates 100 seated, 120 standing, and the Gallery which accommodates up to 20 seated for small meetings, 30 standing. The Forum is available 7 days a week, year-round. Catering by the Forum Caterers. Room fee is included in the per person cost. Fees start at $20 person.
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7032 Elm Road BWI Airport
Baltimore, MD
410-859-3300
The contemporary Crane Ballroom with its mauve and teal décor accommodates 300 standing, 250 seated. In-house catering with special packages available. Daily until 2 a.m., prices vary. Complimentary room and transportation to BWI for bride and groom.
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11 W. Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD
410-539-6914
The mansion, which is home of The Engineers Club, occupies three adjacent townhouses, and has a turn-of-the-century elegance, with wood paneling and a dramatic staircase Reserve at least six months in advance. Available six days. Accommodates up to 400 standing. 150 seated with dance floor. In-house catering only. Members only. $3000 membership, fees start at $90 person.
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17 E. Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD
410-659-8197
Owned by Johns Hopkins University, the George Peabody library offers many spaces for receptions. The stack room's gorgeous neo-grec interior is exquisite, from its black-and-white marble floor to the huge double skylight. In between, five book-filled tiers bound by elaborately constructed cast-iron balconies ring an atrium. The exhibition gallery is well-suited for cocktails only. While not as inspiring as the tiered room, the reading room reflects a comfortable, stately feel. The library can hold 400 standing and 200 for a seated dinner with dancing, 170 with music. Prices range from $4,000 nonprofit to $5,000 private and corporate. $300 an hour extra after midnight. List of approved caterers. Valet parking can be arranged. No smoking, helium balloons, rice, candles, fresh cut flowers (no dirt). Weekday hours are restricted to after 5 p.m. Available Sat. after 1 p.m., Sun. all day. Extra charge after midnight.
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Johns Hopkins University Campus
Baltimore, MD
410-516-2224
A contemporary glass building sitting near the edge of a wooded ravine, the pavilion can be rented by the general public for private events only during June, July and the first two weeks of August. Accommodates 220 seated with dance floor or 500 standing, plus tenting is allowed on the surrounding patio. Fees are $1,200 for the first 6 hours and $200 each additional hour. Smoking not allowed. Plenty of convenient parking.
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1400 Greenspring Valley Road
Stevenson, MD
410-486-2405
This Tudor-style mansion, furnished with antiques, features an enclosed terrace overlooking Green Spring Valley. On-site space for ceremony. 45 acres. Accommodates 150 seated. $4000. Carriage house $1750, 100 seated, 150 standing. 7 days until 11 p.m. Approved caterers only. No smoking inside. Shown by appointment only.
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1601-03 E. North Avenue
Baltimore, MD
410-522-9547
Housed in an old firehouse, the museum has more than 100 life-size wax figures, spanning 2,000 years of black history. The Alberta Cason Room, on the second level, is decorated in gold and red and features wood panel artwork from Africa, and holds 150 seated and 200 to 250 standing. Available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fees are $500 for a four-hour period, and a tour of the museum is included. Food and drink in the Cason Room only. Recommended list of caterers. Free parking.
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8600 Foundry Street
Savage, MD
800-317-7508
A historic, restored mill with skylights, overlooking the Little Patuxent River. Accommodates up to 300 people seated. 20x40 dance floor, 1500 ft. outdoor deck. Available daily. No smoking. In-house catering.
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400 Grey Rock Road
Pikesville, MD
410-484-4554
An eighteenth-century manor house and gardens. Reserve early. Accommodates 150 people for a sit-down dinner, 175 for buffet reception, and 225 with tent use. Fees vary. Catering by Simply Elegant Catering.
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550 Light Street
Baltimore, MD
410-234-0550
Harbor Court's elegant Whitehall Ballroom is traditionally lovely in soft gold and beiges, with 12-foot arched windows and a 14-foot ceiling. The room overlooks the Inner Harbor and accommodates 160 seated and 250 standing. Booking up to 12 months in advance. The Ballroom is available 7 days a week. Fees vary. In-house catering. $50-$150 person.
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301 Light Street
Baltimore, MD
410-347-5557
Three great boats each feature enclosed, climate-controlled, carpeted dining decks with dance floor, plus a third outside deck. Available daily from noon to 2 a.m., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Lady Baltimore accommodates 450, the Bay Lady 500 and George's IslandPrince Charming 125. With a 100-guest minimum, fees range from $29.50 lunch to $66 dinner per person. Discount parking at the Harbor Court Hotel. No smoking inside. In-house catering.
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601 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-347-7625
The Hard Rock Café Baltimore is one of the hottest spots in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Known for our authentic Rock 'n Roll memorabilia, the Hard Rock Café will gladly arrange events for parties of 20-450 people. We offer a variety of themed packages for ONE STOP party planning. We do have menu flexibility and will gladly customize a package to better suit your needs. We are known for creating special events and pride ourselves on providing the following: great food, great music and at the end of the event, great memories.
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5015 Campbell Boulevard
Baltimore, MD
410-427-0600
Reception, rehearsal dinner, on-site catering, outdoor party site.
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1726 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-415-6210
Come see the newly renovated Hilton Pikesville. Dine in the San Marco Restaurant or relax in Gabby's Sports Lounge; daily breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner. 11,000 square feet of function space can accommodate events up to 500 guests. Our professional sales team would be happy to customize your next event. Guests can stay in one of our luxurious rooms or suites. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown and BWI Airport.
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58 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
410-216-6320
Reception space is available in the Governor Calvert House, with a glass atrium and adjacent ballroom, outside patio, and the Maryland Inn, with Colonial ambience. Both available daily, the Gov. Calvert House accommodates 180 seated, 400 standing, while the Maryland Inn is more intimate with room for 80 seated and 150 standing. In-house catering only with prices ranging from $19-$25 lunch and $29-$80 dinner per person. Ceremonies and receptions. Until 11 p.m. No smoking inside.
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839 Londontown Road
Edgewater, MD
410-222-1919
Located about 35 minutes from Baltimore City, London Town is a historic site on the South River, just 10 minutes below Annapolis. The Publick House, a restored 18th century tavern located on 23 wooded acres, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is now a museum. Available for rent year-round is a formal glass-enclosed pavilion, surrounded by flowering plants. With tent, this space accommodates 125 for a seated affair. Fees vary. List of caterers available.
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5430 Vantage Point Road
c, MD
410-730-4801
A late Federal period mansion located in the heart of Columbia, Oakland has been beautifully renovated. Twin staircases are favorites of brides. The house accommodates 150 for a seated affair and 200 for a standing reception. A covered veranda is also available. Open for rental 7 days a week. Fees vary. Catering list available. No smoking, no red wine, no open flames, no red punch. Complimentary parking.
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14101 Phoenix Road
Phoenix, MD
410-527-3300 x216
The Valley View Ballroom and tent-covered terrace overlook the 265-acre golf course. Accommodates 250 seated, 300 standing. Outside 190 for ceremony, $1000 includes chairs and tent. Available daily, year-round. In-house catering $70-$120 person. 4-5 hour packages available. Wedding packages.
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409 E. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD
410-468-0990
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300 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-605-2803
Located on Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Hyatt Regency has been one of the city's premier hotels since its opening. Pisces, rooftop dining, features a breathtaking view only to be matched by the finest seafood available. Sunday Champagne Brunch is served in Pisces weekly and a private dining room is also available.
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1125 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD
410-539-0566
An elegant 1889 house completely restored and opened in 1985, Government House is decorated with ornate wallpapers and Victorian furniture. Available Monday through Sunday until 11 p.m., the house can accommodate 50 people for a seated affair and 125 for a standing reception. Fees range from $600 to $1250. No smoking. Nineteen bedrooms are available for out-of-town guests at the adjoining bed and breakfast facility. Preferred catering list available.
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4 W. University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-235-5400
We invite you to get down to business and pleasure in the heart of one of Baltimore's most fashionable districts. The Inn at the Colonnade is ideally located across from the John's Hopkins University campus and is situated between the upscale neighborhoods of Guilford and Roland Park. Whether you're planning a conference, hosting an event, seeking luxurious dining or first class executive accommodations, the Inn will satisfy with exceptional standards of luxury and service.
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518 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-727-1800
Let Ixia serve you a romantic dinner for two or a decadent party for two hundred. Award winning Modern Fusion cuisine by Executive Chef, Kevin Miller.
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Columbia Palace 9, 8775 Centre Park Drive
Columbia, MD 21045
410-772-5300
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10215 Wincopin Circle
Columbia, MD 20144
410-964-9088
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118 Shawan Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
410-329-1088
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10801 Falls Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-823-1125
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1606 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-276-4700
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10150 Shaker Drive
Columbia, MD
410-995-0500
A 19th-century country mansion house, Kings Contrivance has been a favorite Howard County restaurant for the last 30 years. Traditionally elegant and surrounded by a thicket of woods, the house has several rooms for private parties, including an enclosed veranda. Entire facility can be rented on Saturday or Sunday afternoon for a standing reception of up to 165 guests. Catering is in-house. No fee for the rooms. Free parking.
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400 W. Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD
410-685-6170
The Lexington Room is located on the second level of the market, the oldest continuously operated market in the United States. Glass windows overlook the more than 140 individually owned food stalls. The Lexington Room can accommodate 150 seated. Fees vary. In-house catering.
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502 West Gordon Street
Bel Air, MD
410-879-4424
This Palladian-style mansion includes three large reception rooms, unique fireplaces, and a lovely curved stairway. Outside are two porticos, a boxwood garden, and a terrace edged with wisteria-covered archways. Available year-round, Liriodendron accommodates up to 200 people, depending on time of year and setup required. Cost is $1,400 for 6 1/2 hours. No smoking, tents or amplified music outside. List of caterers available. Grand piano. Plenty of nearby free parking.
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15819 Old York Road
Monkton, MD
410-771-8155
A My Lady's Manor landmark since the 1950s, the Manor Tavern has several country casual rooms for parties, including two tented terraces, and can accommodate multiple crowds of 25 to 250. Available daily. Catering is in-house. Prices generally average $27 per person for a daytime affair, $35 for the evening. No charge for the room. Plenty of free parking.
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245 Shawan Road
Hunt Valley, MD
410-785-7000
The Hunt Valley Ballroom accommodates up to 800 seated guests or 1,200 for a standing reception, or can be divided into the smaller Hunt Room and Valley Room. The less formal, more contemporary Maryland Ballroom accommodates 300 seated, 600 standing. On the lobby level, the Garden Room opens to an outside terrace with a gazebo. It will hold 50 to 80 seated. Open daily. Catering is in-house with wedding packages available. Plenty of free parking. Grand pianos available. Almost 390 sleeping rooms for party guests. $25-$125 person.
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Power Plant Live, 8 Market Place, Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-962-8565
Maryland Art Place’s state of the art gallery is available to rent for your next meeting, party, or special event. MAP offers a gorgeous facility complete with three adjoining galleries separated by exposed brick entry ways, 14-foot high ceilings, hardwood floors and MAP’s regularly changing exhibition schedule. The space allows renters the flexibility to move an event from one gallery to the next with ease - from cocktails to dinner, meeting to reception. MAP is located within a fully-renovated eighty year old Baltimore landmark within Power Plant Live! Ample parking is available within the area. For more information, or to arrange a tour of the facility, please call us.
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201 W. Monument Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-685-3750 x340
Located in Baltimore's Mount Vernon Cultural District, the Maryland Historical Society provides a unique and elegant setting. Choose one of the Society's seven event spaces and enjoy access to its nationally renowned collection of artifacts and decorative arts, ample on-site parking and personalized attention from its professional staff. Accommodating 200 seated for dinner and 400 for standing receptions the MdHS offers several wedding affordable packages. 7 days until midnight.
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601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD
410-779-1624
Sitting on the edge of the Inner Harbor, the Science Center features the Harbor Terrace Room that seats 100. Prices start at $500. For a standing reception, the Science Center can hold up to 1,200 people. IMAX and Davis Planetarium also available for rental. Fees are $1,200 and up, depending on the number of guests. Available after museum hours. No balloons, smoking or candles. Aramark-exclusive caterer.
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Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD
410-396-6620
Filled with fascinating facilities, the zoo has three perfect spaces for parties--the Waterfowl Lake Pavilion and the enclosed Mansion House Porch. The Pavilion holds 125 people seated and 200 to 5000 standing (with tenting) while the Mansion House Porch has room for 200 seated and 400 standing. Porch is available year-round. Pavilion is available Apr.-Oct. Zoo closed Jan.-Feb. Call for rates. Some restrictions. Security provided, convenient parking. Approved catering list available.
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711 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-234-0180
Fishing for a Great Event...Reel it in at McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant — The Fresh Seafood Authority. Please join us for your upcoming event. McCormick and Schmick’s has 3 private dining rooms as well as semi-private areas for your special occasion.
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Power Plant Live, 26 Market Place
Baltimore, MD
410-528-0128
MEX puts a unique style and flare on the traditional "South of the Border" fare, including table-side guacamole, flaming queso, grilled ears of corn, and stacked enchiladas. After dinner, MEX turns up the heat with a creative cocktail menu, which features a margarita and sangria menu like no other. With two stages, a mechanical bull, and an outdoor deck, MEX is all fiesta, no siesta.
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1523 Freeland Road
Freeland, MD
410-329-6636
Spacious dining area with theme rooms. Reserve early. Accommodates 125 seated banquet, museum 250 seated, conference 30. Available year-round, all day, close down for event. Costs vary. Smoking indoors prohibited. Viewing by appointment only. No pets. Recommended caterers.
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7000 Rockland Hills Drive
Baltimore, MD
410-653-7485
This former country club features a contemporary, main ballroom with a large dance floor. Seats 350. Also available is a smaller, more intimate room that seats 60. Fees vary. Available 7 days a week.
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1500 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD
410-837-3262
Located close to the Mount Clare Mansion in Carroll Park, the stable was originally built in the early part of the 20th century. The interior contains Italian tile floors and lovely chandeliers. French doors open to a brick courtyard that can be tented. Accommodates 75 seated dinner, or 100 standing. Courtyard, 50 seated, 75 standing. Meeting room, 60. Available 7 days a week, 9 a.m. - midnight. Fees vary. Licensed and insured caterers. Plenty of free parking on property. Fees start at $475-$800.
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Pier 3, 501 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD
410-576-3869
Home to more than 5,000 sea creatures, the Aquarium can be rented for formal or informal affairs. Maximum 2500 people. Available 7 to 11 p.m. with some exceptions. Tented pavilion available mid-April through mid-October. Fees start at $1,200. Exclusive catering by The Classic Catering People. No smoking or balloons.
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1721 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
410-415-7880
From traditional Italian specialties to our lump crab cakes that keep our customers talking to one another tableside, unlimited salad and breadsticks -- there are may reasons our customers keep coming back. We offer a private party room that seats up to 90 and is a comfortable setting for any type of celebration or event. Our banquet service is unique because we offer your guests the same favorite dishes they enjoy in our dining area. We look forward to entertaining you and your guests.
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13401 Beaver Dam Road
Cockeysville, MD
410-887-1818
A rustic building with a working fireplace, this lodge accommodates 250 seated and 300 standing. Available seven days. Fees are $750 for 4 hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (weekdays vary). Double-booking on Saturdays. Open to all caterers with a one-day food service permit from Baltimore County. Plenty of free parking.
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333 Camden Street
Baltimore, MD
410-332-4633 x1167
No, you can't get married on the pitcher's mound. But if baseball is your passion, you can plan the ceremony at the B&O Warehouse that adjoins Oriole Park and is only 25 feet away from center field. The 9,200 square-foot sixth floor banquet room is one of the largest party spaces in Baltimore, holding between 100 and 450 for a seated affair, and 600 standing. The Camden Club on the seventh and eighth floors is available to non-members for weddings and other social activities. The seventh floor can hold up to 200 seated and 350 standing, while the smaller eighth floor can hold about 120 seated and 230 standing. Fees vary. Food and beverage costs range from about $40 to $70 per person, and all catering is done by ARAMARK. Kosher is an option. Available morning, afternoon, and evening seven days a week year round, but not on Oriole game days or major holidays.
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916 S. Rolling Road
Catonsville, MD
410-744-0040
A Victorian mansion sitting on 30 acres of park-like property, the building contains 75 percent of its original appointments, including marble fireplaces and elaborate woodwork. The ballroom seats 200 and rents for $950 Saturday, $675 Friday, Sun. and $400 weekdays. Until midnight. In-house catering by Whitehouse Catering. Kosher-style available.
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6809 Belair Road
Baltimore, MD
410-668-6060
Ballroom seats 50-600, off-premise, full-service catering available, on-site catering, traditional and vegetarian cuisine, personalized event planning available.
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12006 Jenifer Road
Cockeysville, MD
410-252-2046
Engagement parties, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, indoor and outdoor catering.
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711 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-649-5319
By Land or by Sea, what a Magical Night it will be. Finalize your guest list and leave the rest to us. Our unique atmosphere, on-site catering, and breathtaking views of Baltimore's famous Inner Harbor make it the region's premiere venue for small and mid-sized events. For the best events on land, Harbor Magic Hotels. For the best on water, call Pintail Yachts.
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11515 Cronridge Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-9050
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5100 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD
Known as a charming and peaceful alternative to downtown hotels. The White Oak Ballroom seats about 150, but also available is the nearby Woodland room (overlooking village of Cross Keys) which seats 90. In-house catering. Fees vary.
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24 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD
410-685-2886
This Federal-style home, built in 1791, stands on a grassy knoll in the heart of Baltimore. Furnished with neo-classical pieces, the house includes several rooms. An outdoor garden is also available; tenting must be rented. The house can accommodate 55 seated and 110 standing, 135 seated and 150 standing when the courtyard is also used. $700 weekdays, $800-$1,000 evenings and weekends. 4-hours, $100 per extra hour. Smoking and dancing permitted only in the courtyard. Accessible to the handicapped. Caterer list, parking arrangements with Central Parking System or Charles Center.
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202 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD
410-547-1200
Mahogany wood paneling, mirrors, satin wallpapers and lovely chandeliers decorate the fifth-floor ballrooms. The Baltimore Ballroom is smaller with a capacity of 280 for a seated affair. The Maryland Ballroom can hold up to 1,080 seated. Catering is in-house, but arrangements can be made with approved kosher and Indian caterers. Fees vary. Wedding packages available. 7 days a week, until 2 a.m.
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873 Long Drive
Aberdeen, MD 21001
410-297-9292
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903 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, MD
410-321-7400 x6217
The first floor F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom can seat 600 to 850 people. Warfields is also available for rental parties, seating 150 with dance floor. Rental fees vary. Catering is in-house.
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1041 Marshall Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-625-1615
Fine food, martinis, Belgian beer, sangria. Private rooms available for your holiday parties.
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5820 Carroll Boyer Road
Middletown, MD
301-473-5454
A beautiful house on 114 acres of rich farmland in Frederick County. Accommodates 100 seated. In-house catering only beginning at $35 per person. No smoking.
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7310 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-358-0105
We offer beautifully decorated facilities for business and social events. Blaustein Auditorium offers a breathtaking setting for your most formal occasion, easily accommodating a 30'x24' dance floor. Bride's room available. Brunn Conference Center is ideal for business conferences and smaller parties. Choice of approved caterers. Oheb Shalom -- THE choice for special events.
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3100 Elm Avenue
Baltimore, MD
410-889-3288
This former stable has been converted into a sophisticated artist studio loft. The eclectic space features hand painted furniture and rugs, a collection of vintage motor sport prints, and overlooks two gardens. Accommodates 100 seated, 150 standing. Caterers must be approved. 7 days until 11 p.m. Prices begin at $1800.
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225 Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-685-7777
The historic renovation of the former Grand Masonic Lodge is nearing completion. Originally, built in 1866, the structure was Maryland's center for Masonic activity throughout the 20th century. As we enter the 21st century, the Tremonts have integrated all of the elegance, grandeur and prestige of this historic site with the expected amenities and facilities of a modern hotel and catering venue. The Tremont Grand offers over 45,000 square feet of luxurious meeting and banquet spaces.
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2700 Turf Valley Road
Ellicott City, MD
410-465-1500
This resort features several rooms: The Grand Ballroom, which seats 700, or can be divided into three rooms-- the Tiffany Suite, the Crystal Suite and the Regency Room-- for smaller parties. Also available are the Cameo Room and the Wedgewood Room, each with a private lobby, and the Waterford Ballroom, which seats 180, or can be divided into two rooms. Catering is in-house. Fees vary. Wedding packages available. Complimentary room for bride and groom in hotel.
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1512 Jeffers Road
Towson, MD
410-825-7110
This lovely georgian-style mansion offers a ballroom, which seats 188 or accommodates 350 for a stand up reception. In the summer, the wide front porch is used extensively. Available 7 days a week, year-round. In-house catering. Fees are based on a per person rate, $65 per person average.
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1 E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
410-337-0797
VIN has arrived. Located in the heart of Towson, VIN is where urban chic meets the comfort of the county. A menu artfully crafted by Chef Christopher Paternotte, which features American cuisine with southern European influence, complemented by an adventurous and extensive wine list. Immersed in comfortable elegance, plan an extended stay, as VIN's dining experience extends into late-night with a sophisticated soundtrack and eclectic cocktail menu. At VIN, dinner is the night out.
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Timonium Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road
Timonium, MD
410-252-0200 x223
A bright, contemporary room overlooking the Timonium Fairgrounds, the Vista Room accommodates 200 seated and 300 standing. Open all year, 7 days a week for a daily fee of $800. List of catering firms available. No smoking. Large dance floor.
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2300 Waverly Mansion Drive
Marriottsville, MD
410-313-5400
An 18th-century country manor house originally owned by early Maryland governor George Howard, Waverly contains several rooms, including a Victorian bride's chamber. The house can accommodate 150, plus an unlimited number of guests when the garden is tented. Available Monday through Sunday until 1 a.m. Weekend fee is $800, plus a security deposit. Smoking and dancing allowed only in the garden. Licensed and approved caterers only.
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519 W. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD
410-706-2072
An 1852 church, the building was renovated and updated for contemporary use after it passed out of active religious use in 1977. Amenities include stained glass windows, pine flooring, Gothic beams, and a restored pipe organ. Capacity is 250 and the hall is available all week, anytime until 1 a.m. Approved list of caterers. No helium balloons, smoking or open flame. A piano is on the premises. Fees start at $1350-$1800.
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366 N. Colonial Avenue
Westminster, MD
410-857-5415
The clubhouse of this private swim club is available for rental. Originally a stable, the building has wood floors, a cathedral ceiling and a glass-enclosed porch overlooking landscaped grounds. Capacity is 250. Available 7 days until 1 a.m. Catering is by Maggie's in Westminster. Fees are negotiable. Dinner buffet $19 person. Packages available.
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186 Prince George Street
Annapolis, MD
410-990-4538
A picturesque Georgian mansion, with outdoor rental space overlooking a two acre English pleasure garden. Accommodates 125 seated, 150 standing. Conference room accommodates 50. Available Apr.-Oct. 7 days until 10 p.m. Accommodates 150. Reserve early. Catering list available. $4000 Sat., $3000 Fri., Sun.
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401 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD
410-385-4710
Situated on the 21st floor are two unique spaces, the Constellation Room and the Maryland Room. Both offer floor-to-ceiling glass windows with breathtaking views of the Inner Harbor. The Constellation Room holds 270 standing without dancing, 225 seated with dancing, $2000-$2500. The Maryland Room accommodates 50 seated and 100 standing, $800. Available in 5-hour blocks until 1 a.m. weekends, midnight during week. Caterers must be from approved list.
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101 W. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD
410-752-1100
Old World elegance in the International Ballroom, which can seat 900, 1200 theater-style. The more contemporary and intimate Liberty Ballroom can seat 450. Available seven days. In-house catering only with wedding package specials. Kosher catering available through Weiss Catering. $20-$30 lunch, $40-$60 dinner person. Liquor served until 2 a.m.
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