Mount Vernon

With a backdrop of stunning 19th century architecture and inviting parks, Baltimore's Mount Vernon is a cultural urban village that boasts museums, music, theater, international dining cuisine, boutiques, festivals, and a thriving nightlife. The neighborhood's historic centerpiece, built in 1815, is the Washington Monument. The nation's first monument to George Washington soars 176 feet above four picturesque parks. Mount Vernon is a special place, rich in history and vibrant in the present, a neighborhood that beckons residents and visitors to take their time and enrich their lives.