Right here in Cross Keys
Village Square
Restaurants, boutiques, professional services, and seasonal produce stands give the village its everyday energy. Start with the highlights, then find your own favorites.
WHY LIVE HEREA SMALL VILLAGE. A BIGGER WORLD.
A LITTLE VILLAGE.
A BIGGER LIFE.
The case for calling it home
Distinctive architecture is the beginning. Add Village Square’s restaurants, shops, and services; seasonal produce stands; community pools and tennis; and North Baltimore’s schools and cultural destinations. Then add the people who make it home.
Start here. Go somewhere good.
Every route starts at Harper House, 111 Hamlet Hill Road. Open directions for current travel estimates and route options.
Gardens + green space
Cylburn Arboretum
Gardens, wooded trails, and room to slow down. A change of scenery without making a day of leaving the city.
Trails + water views
Lake Roland
Trade the daily routine for a trail, a water view, or time outdoors. The park’s main entrance is on Lakeside Drive.
Art + inspiration
Baltimore Museum of Art
A collection to keep coming back to, plus sculpture gardens. General admission is free; some special exhibitions require tickets.
Shops + restaurants
Hampden & the Avenue
Browse the shops and find a new favorite table around West 36th Street. Follow the merchants’ guide for places to eat, drink, and explore.
Learning + campus life
Loyola’s Evergreen Campus
The university’s main undergraduate campus is part of the North Baltimore neighborhood. Explore a visit or a public event through Loyola.
Travel times vary with traffic, route, and mode. Destination links lead to the organizations’ own visitor information; check current opening hours and access before setting out.
ROOM TO LEARN.
PLACES TO GROW.
Explore public and independent schools in North Baltimore and nearby areas. Start with the school that fits your family, then confirm its current programs and admissions process.
A nearby school is not a confirmed school assignment. Public-school zoning, entrance criteria, and availability must be checked directly with Baltimore City Public Schools. Independent schools have separate admissions. Find your zoned school ↗ · Enrollment guidance ↗