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Carrollton Innsider
Baltimore to-sees and to-dos,
and specials just for you! 

August 2009 

in this issue
:: Summer Restaurant Week is here!
:: St. Gabriel Italian Festival in Little Italy
:: Inner Harbor Art Festival
:: Maryland State Fair
:: Wine, Jazz and Art at Fiore
:: Summer Antique Show at the Convention Center
:: Waterfront Invasion Final Weeks
Experience all of the finer things in life...even on a tight budget!

Enjoy music, art, food, wine and more at the many festivals and events in and around Baltimore this month! Make the 1840s Carrollton Inn your final destination, in the heart of all the action, and enjoy that late summer getaway you've been craving.

Visit
our website to choose your guest room and check out this month's phenomenal summer specials!  Still worried that you can't afford a vacation or staycation this month? Click here to check out my latest article with insider tips for planning your vacation on a budget.
 
Enjoy fine dining at fine prices!
Summer Restaurant Week, Aug. 7 - 16
 
 
restaurantEnjoy a gourmet three-course prix-fixe lunch or dinner at some of Baltimore's best restaurants from August 7-16, 2009. A three-course lunch is only $20.09 while a three-course dinner is just $30.09! Choose from dozens of local restaurants. Here's your chance to indulge and treat yourself to a fancy dinner without the fancy price tag! To see a list of participating restaurants, click here.

Participating restaurants a short stroll from the Inn include:
A Germano's Trattoria
Aldo's Ristorante Italiano
Amicci's
Babalu Grill
Blue Sea Grill
Caesar's Den
Chiapparelli's Restaurant
Ciao Bella Restaurant
Da Mimmo Finest Italian Cuisine
Della Notte Ristorante
La Tavola Ristorante Italiano
And many, many more within blocks!

To make your dinner reservations, click here.
To make your B&B reservations, click here.

A free festival for the whole family!
The Feast of St. Gabriel Italian Festival

st. gabriel italian festival
Little Italy hosts its annual two-day festival in honor of St. Gabriel on August 22 and 23. Guests enjoy live music, a bocce tournament on Sunday, games for children and of course plenty of delicious Italian food. The festival goes from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is free of charge.  Click here for more.

Over $15 million of artwork displayed at Inner Harbor Festival

Free Admission!

inner harbor arts festival
The Power Plant at the Inner Harbor and Power Plant Live will be the two sites of the Inner Harbor Arts Festival this year on August 22-23. The festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and features artists from all over the country who were hand-selected from hundreds of applicants by expert judges to display their artwork. Admission is free to the public.  To learn more or check out participating artists, click here. 
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August Room of the Month!
 
Caton SuiteStay with us in the Caton Suite any night during the month of August for special savings! A study with daybed in this suite's entryway leads to the sloped-ceiling bedroom with queen bed and fireplace; bath has single whirlpool tub/shower combination.

Regular Rate: $225
August Rate: $150!


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So much to do for so little money  Maryland State Fair    
 
Maryland State FairTimonium Fairgrounds hosts the annual Maryland State Fair from August 28 to September 7. Visitors of all ages are sure to enjoy carnival games and rides, food, craft and art shows, a livestock showcase, and even live entertainment by featured artists Boys II Men and Gavin DeGraw. For more information including a schedule of events and prices, click here.
 
 
Music, art and wine on a dime!
Wine, Jazz and Art Festival at Fiore Winery
 
fiore wine festival logoCome to the Fiore Winery on August 15 and 16 for the 20th Annual Wine, Jazz and Art Festival. Tour the winery and vineyard, enjoy the artwork of local vendors, and listen to live jazz music. Bring the kids for some grape stomping fun.  Tickets purchased by August 7 are $12 while those purchased after August 7 are $15. For more information, click here. 
The antiques might be expensive but admission isn't!  
Baltimore Summer Antique Show
 
   
                                       antiques

Whether you're a collector or admirer of fine things, you won't want to miss the Baltimore Summer Antique show, September 3-6 at the Baltimore Convention Center. More than 550 dealers present their antique collections including jewelry, silver, porcelain, glass, furniture, textiles, books and more. Tickets are $12 for this event and are valid for all show days. For more information, visit www.baltimoresummerantiques.com.  
 
Waterfront Invasion Final Weeks 
 
   
                                       Cassatt Suite master bedroom

The Jellies at the Aquarium and the Chinasaurs at the Science Center are soon to be extinct in Baltimore...  Come see them while you still can! Click here for a buy one get one free coupon or visit www.waterfrontinvasion.com for details.
 
Last-minute special - save 50%!
 
alarm clockPerfect for procrastinators!  Book your room 24 hours or less in advance and save 50% on the regular rate!  Cannot be combined with other specials.  Please mention at time of reservation.  For more specials and packages, click here.

New look for 1840sballroom.com
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We've revamped our website the 1840s Ballroom to include all of the amazing rental facilities now available at 1840s Plaza, just across the courtyard from the Inn.  Visit www.1840sballroom.com to check it out and let us know what you think!

A huge thank you to Gina and Brittany with Adventure Web Productions who have both been incredibly patient and helpful through this entire process!  The team at Adventure Web also created and manages www.1840scarrolltoninn.com.  If you are looking for a new design for your website or to improve search engine optimization, I cannot recommend them enough!

We're loving summer in Baltimore!  Before it winds to an end much too soon, book your stay and create a few more memories.  We look forward to seeing you soon!
 
Sincerely, 
Jennifer & the Innkeepers at 1840s Carrollton Inn
 
For reservations, click here or call 877-385-1840. 
50%
off! 
Cool Summer Savings!  Plan your mid-week stay with us this summer.  Stay one night at regular rate and save 50% on your second night!  There's so much to see and do nearby that one night just isn't enough.  Special valid for Sunday - Thursday stays only, must mention at time of reservation, may not be combined with other specials.
 
Offer Expires: August 31, 2009