Lutherville, MD

1. Fire Museum of Maryland

The Fire Museum of Maryland in Lutherville, Maryland was founded in 1971 to interpret and celebrate the history of the urban fire service in the U.S. It is one of the largest fire museums in America.

The museum started as the private collection of the Stephen G. Heaver family collected over forty years and it now contains a collection of more than forty pieces of firefighting equipment, including a world-class collection of historic hand engines, horse-drawn, steam-powered and motorized vehicles.

The exhibits are divided into firefighting tools, Great Baltimore Fire of 1904, antique toys, a working Fire Alarm Office, and a Children's Discovery Room.

The museum holds a popular annual "Lantern Night" program during which docents and museum staff dress in period costumes and narrate stories from the Battle of Baltimore and the War of 1812.

1301 York Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093, Phone: 410-321-7500, Map

2. Graul's Market

Graul's Market is a family-owned and run chain of upscale grocery stores in Maryland established in 1920 in order to provide locals with fresh seafood, meat, produce and baked goods baked fresh daily in each market. Graul’s Prepared Foods Department offers fresh, gourmet meals and side dishes prepared by their professional staff from some of the today’s most exciting contemporary recipes.

Graul’s stocks its shelves with the groceries from leading manufacturers from all over the country and from all over the world. Their Lutherville store is a large, very popular spot for all those every day needs as well as rare luxury items, spices and ingredients. The store is the favorite place for ordering a very special birthday or wedding cake.

Graul's Market, 12200 Tullamore Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093, Phone: 410-308-2100

3. Tark’s Grill & Bar

Tark’s Grill & Bar is an upscale American bistro and bar located in the popular Green Spring Station shopping center in Lutherville, Maryland. Tark’s is known as much as a popular place to rub elbows with celebrities as it is for its great food.

Interior décor is elegant and clubby, with dark wood, burgundy tones, intimate lighting and vintage photographs of the city's history on the walls. Large patio with a fire pit and fountain is always packed on warm days and evenings. The menu is substantial and the wine selection is exceptional. Executive Chef James Jennings offers an original menu of classic American comfort foods with his own interpretation.

Tark’s Grill & Bar, 2360 W Joppa Rd #116, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093, Phone: 410-583-8275