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

October 2009 

in this issue
:: Edgar Allan Poe Tell-Tale Tour of Baltimore
:: Harbor East's Fall Harvest Fest
:: New Season of Broadway at Baltimore's Historic Hippodrome Theatre
:: "HalloWine" at 1840s City Lites
:: ZooBOOO!
:: Free Fall Baltimore
:: MSN names Baltimore one of "The Best Destinations for Fall 2009!"
Fall brings out the charm in Charm City!

Enjoy music, art, food, wine and more at the many festivals and events in and around Baltimore this month! From spooky Halloween fun to family-friendly harvest festivals and fabulous free offers, there is no better time to make the 1840s Carrollton Inn your final destination, in the heart of all the action, and enjoy that fall getaway you've been craving.
 
October Room of the Month!
 


Stay with us in the Annapolis Suite any night during the month of October for special savings! This elegant suite with king leather-backed sleigh bed and courtyard view, sitting room with plush love seat and fireplace, and spacious bath with oval whirlpool tub and separate shower, is a guest favorite!

Regular Rate: $350
October Rate: $225


Edgar Allan Poe Tell-Tale Tour of Baltimore  
Tour the town where Poe first buried the living and raised the dead. Tour extended until October 15th!
                                           








Celebrate Poe with a stay at 1840's Carrollton Inn and a souvenir book featuring "The Raven" and other poems by Edgar Allan Poe and a blood red bottle of wine for your own toast to the great American author and poet.  To reserve your stay, click here.

Harbor East's Fall Harvest Fest

Saturday, October 17, 11 am - 6 pm, FREE

Harbor East is celebrating Autumn's bounty and the season's best shopping and dining with music by The Crawdaddies from 11 am to 1 pm, Mambo Combo from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, and the Junkyard Saints from 4 to 6 pm.  You'll also enjoy pumpkin painting, spooky strolling entertainment, pumpkin carving demonstrations by renowned master pumpkin carver Sean Fitzpatrick, face painting and market foods and treats.  Show $75 in customer receipts and receive a free eco-friendly Harvest Fest bag!  There's so much fun to be had by all!
Fiddler on the Roof at the Hippodrome Theatre
October 20 - November 1, 2009 
                                           
October kicks off a new season of Broadway at Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre. The season opens with Fiddler On the Roof and continues with Broadway sensations like Young Frankenstein, Dreamgirls, and In The Heights. Click here for a full schedule.

Last-minute special - save 50%!
 
Perfect for procrastinators!  Book your room 24 hours or less in advance and save 50% on the regular rate on a weeknight (Sun. - Thurs.) or 30% on weekends (Fri. - Sat.)!  Cannot be combined with other specials.  Please mention at time of reservation.  For more specials and packages, click here.

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Check out our blog for fun things to do during your stay and sample itineraries... coming soon!
 
HalloWine

Join us for "HalloWine" at
1840s City Lites!
Saturday, October 31st, 9 p.m. with VIP champagne tasting at 8 p.m.

TICKETS
Regular: $70 until October 23rd, $80 thereafter, 9pm
VIP: $100, includes Champagne Tasting at 8pm
This event benefits Living Classrooms.

Chef's Expressions, Baltimore Eats Magazine and ecosumo.com present an evening of scarily good wine, indulgent Horror D'Oeuvres and shockingly good tunes. All in one hauntingly cool space...

A Haunted Wine Bar, never ending Top Shelf Cocktails & Horror D'Oeuvres, Midnight Costume Contest, Ghoulish Dancing & Philanthropic Shenanigans.

With Music by
DJ WHO & Knowledge Featuring Live Percussion by Keith Meyer [Guaranteed to kill it]

For details and online registration, click here!  Or contact Katie at 410-561-2433.

ZooBOOO! at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
October 23rd - October 25th
 

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is holding the 26th annual ZooBOOO!  The weekend of Friday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 25th, the Waterfowl Lakeside Pavilion in the zoo will offer food, drinks, face painting, crafts, costume contests, sponsors, give-aways, entertainment and so much more!  Even the animals receive Halloween treats to join in on the festivities.  Admission for the event is included in the general admission fee when entering the zoo.  For more information and a complete schedule of events, click here.
Free Fall Baltimore
the month of October


Free Fall Baltimore, a city-wide arts extravaganza, comes to Baltimore October 1 - October 31.  The month-long festival features more than 300 free dance and musical concerts, classes and hands-on projects, lectures, history and heritage tours, theatrical shows and creative events.  More than 70 organizations are participating and promising a great time!  For a complete listing of events and information on reserving free passes to limited seating shows, click here.


 
MSN names Baltimore one of "The Best Destinations for Fall 2009!"
 


Baltimore during the Autumn season is one of the most beautiful places to be and now MSN Travel agrees!  Maryland's October weather is mild and enjoyable and the trees, pouring with leaves of reds, oranges, and yellows, complement the historical surroundings.  If you are visiting Baltimore during October, do not miss out on Free Fall Baltimore, a city-wide arts extravaganza featuring concerts, classes and lectures, heritage tours and art events.

Stay a short stroll from all the festivities at the 1840's Carrollton Inn!
To make your B&B reservations, click here.

Holiday party planning?
 
'Tis the season!  That's right, the holidays are just around the corner. If you haven't yet planned your company's holiday bash, you're just in the nick of time!  Not only are prime dates still available in the gorgeous and unique venues at 1840s Plaza, we're offering another awesome stimulus package.  After all, celebrating the season and appreciating your staff shouldn't cost a fortune.  Book your holiday or post-holiday event with us in December or January and save $500 on the basic site rental fee! Based on availability, certain exclusions may apply.  Call or e-mail Stasia for details and to schedule your party - 410-385-1840.

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We're loving fall in Baltimore!  Book your stay and create memories before the last of the leaves touchdown.  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! 
Fun Fall Savings!  Plan your mid-week stay with us this fall.  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.  Take advantage of Free Fall in Baltimore while you're in town.  Special valid for Sunday - Thursday stays only, must mention at time of reservation, may not be combined with other specials.
 
Offer Expires: October 31, 2009