Tell your friends that you’re heading to Baltimore and they’ll expect you to be dining on crabs and exploring around the Inner Harbour. While you should have these on the itinerary, there is so much more to a trip to Charm City. New food markets, bars on the rooftop and restaurants are restoring the dining scene of the area. And one of the most popular beer brands in the world, Guinness, has just opened its first US brewery close to Baltimore. Here are some unique things you can do in Baltimore.

Sample sweet and savory food at food markets 

As people crave local flavors at an affordable price, food markets have sprouted throughout the country. Baltimore boasts six historic public markets as well as new industrial chic food halls.

Head to Remington’s R. House to drink seasonal cocktails in its large square-shaped bar and feast on food offerings including vegan delights at Stall 11, White Envelope Venezuelan pocket sandwiches, and Molina Pizze & Polpette pizza made from local ingredients. A fixture since the late 18th century, Lexington Market is where you will find the famous Faidley’s Seafood crab cakes, Konstant’s Candy peanut brittle, and the beloved Berger cookies topped with a thick layer of Berger’s Bakery fudge.

Under a single roof enjoy beer, ice cream and a climbing gym

Baltimore’s newly opened Union Collective defies categorization by being part food production space, part retail location and part brewery. The space near Hampden is the new home for Union Craft Brewing’s beer production and taproom where you can sip a pale Duckpin ale or a golden ale Anthem, followed by The Charmery’s Old Bay Caramel scoop. Or take a seat on the expansive patio outside, with a colorful abstract mural depicting the brewing process as the backdrop. At Earth Treks climbing gym, the athletically inclined will work off the carbohydrates.