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Located at the hub of everything quintessentially Towson, Berkshires Town Center is uniquely situated to allow our residents to enjoy everything the city has to offer. As your guide to this dynamic neighborhood, we’re excited to bring you continuous updates on local entertainment, dining, and attractions.
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- The 13 Best Restaurants in Towson, MD
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Planning a night out? Looking for the best seafood restaurants in Towson, MD? Choosing amongst all the vegetarian restaurants in Towson, MD? Conveniently located right near Town Center, Berkshires is just minutes away from some of the best Towson MD restaurants, and we’re glad to bring you a list of some of our favorites.
Stoney River Steakhouse
If you’re looking for an upscale experience, Stoney River Steakhouse, at 825 Dulaney Valley Rd, Suite 1157 (at Towson Town Center) offers a fabulous menu, outstanding professional service, and an attractive ambiance. They specialize in hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood selections, signature salads, and house specialties. Not hungry? Relax at the bar and enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail, local draft beer, or glass of wine from their boutique wine list. There’s something for everyone here!
Peri Peri
Visit Peri Peri, right here in Towson Town Center, for their famous Afro-Portuguese flame-grilled chicken in spicy chili sauce. Just have the water ready!
Blue Stone Restaurant
Dinner is 3 miles away from home in this upscale-casual American Restaurant offering a variety of seafood, steaks, and light fare, in a hip setting with a bar. Head to 11 W Aylesbury Rd, Timonium, MD for a memorable dinner experience.
The Point in Towson
The perfect way to add flavor to your day. The Point is a woman-owned, minority-owned, family-owned business that serves American comfort food and incredible craft cocktails. They host live music every weekend, trivia & music bingo nights, and monthly drag shows. Check out the amazing brunch including food specials and bottomless drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, screwdrivers, sangria, and natty bohs. Visit www.thepointtowson.com to check out upcoming events and make a reservation for your next visit!
Perennial Towson
We are excited to welcome Perennial to our neighborhood! Led by Chef Jay Rohlfing and his culinary team, this new farm-to-fork restaurant creates dishes steeped in American tradition that highlight local ingredients. With a firm belief in giving the small-scale farmer a voice, they partner with local farmers to create dishes in harmony with the seasons. If you’re looking for outdoor dining near Towson, MD, Perennial features an expansive outdoor patio and bar that surrounds the warm and inviting interior dining room. Featuring live music 7 days a week, Perennial hosts Happy Hour every Monday through Friday from 4 pm-6 pm. Best of all, it’s just .4 miles away from home!
Bone Fish Grill
Bone Fish Grill offers market fresh fish located minutes away from The Berkshires at Town Center. For the perfect dinner to pair with your favorite wines visit 127 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD for outdoor dining Towson MD.
Cunninghams Restaurant Towson MD
Whether you’re an early morning breakfast fan or the late brunch type, the house-made pastries from Cunningsham’s Cafe are definite winners. Just .4 miles from Berkshires, these mouth-watering pastries are right around the corner whenever that craving hits. Besides offering a delectable menu, Cunningham’s believes in fostering relationships with the residents of Baltimore County through empathy and service. They’ve donated tens of thousands of meals to first responders and those in need. That’s definitely a reason for them to make it on our list of best restaurants near Towson MD!
Sushi Hana
The local branch of Sushi Hana serves a variety of sushi & cooked Japanese fare in a bright, modern setting. Take your dinner to stay, and enjoy the ambiance, or enjoy the convenience of takeout or delivery.
The Mt. Washington Tavern
Founded in 1979, the Mt. Washington Tavern is an authentic tavern with a Chesapeake Bay theme, offering American fare & a raw bar. Located at 5700 Newbury St. in Baltimore, With a mouth-watering menu, amazing ambiance, and stellar service, The Mt. Washington Tavern was designed with you in mind. So come relax, linger, and enjoy.
Crepe Du Jour French Bistro
If you’re looking for delicious French cuisine, this quaint bistro won’t disappoint. Located in a vibrantly colored row house at 1609 Sulgrave Ave in Baltimore, Crepe Du Jou features an array of sweet & savory crêpes.
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
On The Border is a fabulous option for Mexican restaurants in Towson, MD, featuring Tex-Mex standards such as fajitas, burritos & grilled meats. Visit them at 121 E Joppa Rd (just down the block!)
P.F. Chang’s
If you’re looking for a Chinese restaurant in Towson, MD, head over to P.F. Chang’s for a family-friendly option offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space. And of course, it’s conveniently located in Towson Town Center!
Pasta Mista Towson
And of course, there are Italian restorations in Towson MD! Give Pasta Mista a try, and enjoy the local Italian chain serving NY-style pizzas, pasta, subs, and more in a casual setting. Their menu is full of classic Italian dishes, but their claim to fame is the innovative pizzas.
If you try any of these options for your next night out, let us know how it went in the comments!
FAQS ABOUT RESTAURANTS IN TOWSON, MD
What are the most popular restaurants in Towson?We’ve compiled a list of 13 popular restaurants in Towson, MD.
What are the best restaurants in Towson that deliver?Most of the best restaurants in Towson offer the convenience of delivery.
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- Free and Fun Things to Do in Towson, MD: Summer 2023 Towson MD Events
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Summer 2023 is officially underway, and there’s so much going on in Towson! We’re excited to bring you a round-up of the can’t-miss events happening this summer. Feel free to refer back to this list often to find things to do in Towson MD today!
First up is the Towsontown Spring Festival, happening Saturday, May 6 & Sunday, May 7. Now in it’s 54th year, the festival is one you don’t want to miss! The festival will include carousels, roller coasters, flying scooters, spinning rides, and more. Two beer gardens will be located in the center of the festival. The Towsontown Spring Festival brings your favorite festival food to Towson. This year’s festival features some of the area’s best gourmet food trucks! If you are a thrill-seeker, cotton candy eater, music lover, or just a Baltimore explorer, this is your kind of festival.
Since May = Mother’s Day, The Point in Towson will be hosting a Mother’s Day event on Friday, May 12. Your ticket includes dinner, drinks, and a fun moms-related trivia game. It’s the perfect thing to do in Towson MD this weekend!
The Charles Village Pub & Patio Towson and The Hope Foundation are hosting a “Caring For K9’s” charity event on Friday, May 12 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The event will feature a “battle of the guest bartenders,” raffles, a silent auction, food, drinks, and a wonderful night for a meaningful charity.
Are you a Marvel fan? This is for you! The Rec Room in Towson is hosting a Marvel-themed Trivia Brunch on Sunday, May 21. They also host a Trivia Night each Tuesday at 7 p.m. and a Bingo Night each Wednesday.
Jimmy’s Sea Food in Baltimore is hosting two Crab Feasts. Their events are family-friendly, aiming to unite Orioles sports fans through baseball, food, and cocktails. The Crab Feasts will take place May 21st and June 24th. And on July 26th, the seafood restaurant is hosting a “Birds Bus Trip to Philly.” There are so many things to do around Towson, MD!
Do you like to shop local? Then you’ll love the Towson Farmers Market, opening up for the season on June 1st. The market is open from 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. and brings organic, locally grown foods and hand-crafted products to the Towson community. The market is located on Allegheny and Washington Avenues. If you’d like to take a look around, it’s a great option for free things to do in Towson.
Your search for things to do near Towson MD is over, because Feet on the Street is back for 2023! Head out to Allegheny Avenue and experience great music and a great community. The summer concerts feature local cover bands and electric energy.
Feet on the Street also features a bar with a variety of beers, wine, and cocktails. Bring your friends and family for a fabulous Friday night!
Concerts are located on Allegheny Avenue from 6:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m. on scheduled Friday nights during the summer. Visit the Towson Chamber of Commerce website for the most updated information.
And of course, Towson celebrates the 4th of July! The 4th of July Parade and Race will be held, you guessed it, on July 4th! This definitely makes the list of Baltimore’s best events Towson MD!
If you’re looking for fun things to do in Towson, MD at night, we hope this list provides some inspiration! There are so many events in Towson, MD, and here at Berkshires, we’re looking forward to an exciting and happening summer!
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- The 9 Best Parks in Towson, MD
The 9 Best Parks in Towson, MD
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Located at the very center of everything bustling Towson has to offer, Berkshires at Town Center Apartments is excited to bring you a round-up of Towson parks and recreation so you can best explore the area and get to know your neighborhood. Here are the 9 best parks near Towson, MD.
Tot Lot
Need a place for the kids to let off some steam? Visit Rodgers Forge Tot Lot, a great playground in a charming neighborhood, beloved by parents all across Towson and Baltimore!
The Tot Lot is located at the western end of Hopkins Road, between Bellona Avenue and Blenheim Road. It has two sets of swings, three slides, a large climbing structure, and a sand pit.
Forge Park
Only 13 minutes from Berkshires apartments, lies a place where all can have fun and play! Forge Park, located at 420 Schwartz Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212, is the perfect place to hit a few homers using their active tennis and basketball courts, as well as their numerous soccer, baseball, and softball fields.
Cancer Survivors Park
If you’re looking for a more meaningful experience, the Cancer Survivors Park offers natural walkways and gathering spaces that create a healing and restful atmosphere. The park includes a central pavilion, specialty gardens, sculptural, and educational elements. The park also houses numerous community programs designed to help anyone learn to live with cancer, or any life-altering illness or loss.
Towson Manor Park
Need a break from the downtown hustle and bustle just minutes from our front door? Escape to Towson Manor Park, a small community park at E Towsontown Blvd, Towson, MD 21286, USA, with a convenient gazebo and benches, as well as a playground and sandbox for the kids.
Cromwell Valley Park
If you’re looking for Parks in Towson, MD that emphasize nature, head over to Cromwell Valley Park, located on 426 acres of rural farmland. Located at 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Parkville, MD 21234, and opened in 1993, the park mainly consists of open fields, woods, cultivated gardens, and orchards. The park also regularly hosts nature events and programming, such as drop-in gardening, edible plant tours, and hands-on fun in making ancient tools and items, such as bows and arrows and hand-woven baskets.
Orchard Hills Park Towson MD
Located at 199 Lincoln Ave #101, Timonium, MD 21093, the 14.7-acre Orchard Hill Park includes amenities such as sprawling athletics fields, ball diamonds, multi-purpose courts, and playgrounds
Overlook Park
If you’re considering various dog parks in Towson, MD, then Overlook Park in Towson, MD, offers fun for the whole family – including pets! Open from dawn to dusk, the park includes a baseball field, picnic area, playground, rebound crout, tennis courts, and trails, both paved and natural. Bring along a kite, a picnic lunch, and sneakers, and it’s the perfect place for a summer afternoon!
Radebaugh Park Towson MD
Radebaugh Park is a Baltimore County park in the Aigburth Manor neighborhood between Marburth Avenue on the north and Aigburth Road on the south with the park entrance off of Maryland Avenue on the west.
Lake Roland Park
Lake Roland, formerly known as Robert E. Lee Park Towson MD, is a city/county park spread out over 500 acres and includes woodlands, wetlands, serpentine barrens, rare plants, and rocky plateaus around Lake Roland.
Focused on both recreation and education, the park includes a nature center, multiple trails for hiking, biking or running, two pavilions for picnicking, a playground, and an area to launch kayaks and canoes. If you’re looking for dog parks near Towson MD, then Lake Roland Park has that too!
As part of its diverse ecosystems, the southwest corner of the park is a Serpentine Barrens, a rare ecosystem. And as part of its historical significance, Lake Roland Park has two National Register Historic Districts!
Have a favorite park that didn’t make it onto the list? Let us know in the comments!
FAQs about Parks in Towson, Maryland
How many parks are in Maryland?The Maryland State Park System includes 54 general state parks, 25 natural resources management areas, 7 natural environment areas, 3 rail trails and 2 state battlefields.
What is Towson, MD famous for?Known as a university town, Towson is home to Towson University, Towson University College of Liberal Arts, Goucher College, Fortis Institute, and TESST College of Technology.
What time does Lake Roland open?The Nature Center at Lake Roland is open Tuesday – Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Does Maryland have any state parks?Maryland is home to 54 state parks.
What is the biggest state park in Maryland?Gunpowder Falls Park is the largest state park in Maryland.
Does MD have any national parks?Yes. National Parks in Maryland include Assateague Island, Fort Foote, Fort McHenry and Glen Echo Park.
Are state parks free in Maryland?Visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to see current pricing.
What is the smallest MD state park?The smallest state park in Maryland is Wye Oak State Park.
What is the oldest park in Maryland?Operating on the oldest park systems in America, the Maryland Park Service’s oldest park was created when philanthropist John Mark Glenn donated part of his Catonsville estate to the state of Maryland.
Does the state of Maryland have any lakes?While there are no natural lakes in Maryland, there are over 200 man-made lakes, created for both recreation and reservoir.