Cedar Lane Farms - Baltimore, MD

Cedar Lane Farms sits within a community that boasts an impressive history. George Washington rode through this area when traveling to New York for his inauguration as the first President of the United States. For almost 200 years, the area was primarily a farming community. After World War II, the county government implemented numerous suburban development projects, turning the area into a residential suburb of Baltimore.

Though not located within the Cedar Lane Farm community, a trip downtown exposes residents to the Maryland Historical Society Museum. For art lovers, The Baltimore Museum of Art maintains the world's largest collection of pieces by Matisse, and The Walters Art Museum walks you through 55 centuries of art work. Both museums welcome visitors with no admission fee. Several downtown art galleries feature the works of talented local artists. The Full Circle Gallery proudly supports the city's art scene with regular exhibits.

Cedar Lane Farms' location makes eating out pretty simple. The Dellis Restaurant Bar and Grill welcomes families to enjoy its diverse selection of entrées. Locally owned and operated, the establishment features 20 wide-screen televisions for watching sports and an occasional live band. Diners delight in the restaurant's unique crab pretzel, which consists of a soft baked pretzel topped with lump crab meat and an assortment of cheeses.

Captain Harry's Ridge Crab House has been feeding Eastern Baltimore since 1991. Named for a Baltimore County waterman, the establishment offers fresh crabs from the Chesapeake Bay for carryout dining. Captain Harry's only operates during the spring and summer months, so get your fill before the winter sets in.

For a good draft beer selection, locals head over to Brix Sports Bar and Grill. Happy Hour takes place every evening from 3p.m. until 7p.m. The beverage menu reads like a book with an impressive selection of adult beverages.

When it's party time, Cedar Lane Farms residents appreciate the variety of nightclub options available throughout Baltimore. Rams Head Live has brought live music to the area since 2004.

Traversing the Cedar Lane Farms community proves substantially easier with a vehicle. Although the Maryland Transit Authority operates buses and light rail trains throughout Baltimore, it maintains a limited number of bus stops convenient to the Cedar Lane Farms community. Calling a taxicab provides another option for transportation, but you won't find service readily available within the community. Uber operates in the Baltimore area, giving riders another option.

The neighborhood's walking score ranks low, even though sidewalks line most of the residential areas. There are no biking lanes, but with limited traffic, bikers generally ride safely. Residents easily park in their driveways. Accessing the highway is also an easy task because the neighborhood conveniently sits close to interstates.

Holt Park is convenient to the Cedar Lane Farms community. With an attached community center, this facility gives residents an impressive choice of recreational activities. The park does not maintain exercise stations, but walkers swoon for the 13 acres of wooded trials. The park even includes a picturesque lily pond and meditation garden. While park entry is free, the facility provides nature activities for kids and adults through out the year, with costs ranging from free to $5 per person. Every Tuesday afternoon, the nature cabin opens for crafts and animal feedings. Bring your dogs to the park, but keep them leashed.

The cost of living in Cedar Lane Farms remains less than the other areas of the city. Renting a one bedroom in Baltimore generally costs you $1016 per month, considerably higher than the average rental rate of $876 for similar in Cedar Lane Farms. Traveling from home to downtown Baltimore will cost you between $7 and $8 round trip, depending on whether you choose the bus or the train. If you're driving, filling up your car costs about 5 percent less than the national average per gallon. Grabbing a drink at one of the many local pubs costs you about $6. Take advantage of happy hour to save some money.

Shopping destinations abound near the Cedar Lane Farms neighborhood. If you prefer an upscale mall experience, visit the White Marsh Mall or The Avenue at White Marsh. With a selection of over 100 stores, finding everything you need won't be difficult. Several small shopping centers lie closer to the community, including Fullerton Plaza. Stores such as Giant Supermarket anchor these locations.

Fashun Feen brings urban fashion to the women of Cedar Lane Farms, with looks that celebrate a unique sense of style. Staff members, who call themselves Fashunologists, take pride in providing individualized customer service for every patron.

To clothe the entire family, head over to Clintex Fine Things. This family-owned store opened in 2009 to provide Baltimore residents with consignment clothing at a reasonable price. From men's suits to baby clothing, Clintex carries the merchandise you need to keep your family in style.

Notes and Queries covers your gifting needs with personalized stationery and gift cards. With unique artwork and interesting embellishments, this boutique shop makes gift giving easy. Featured items here include boxed notes, decorative journals and rare gift-wrapping papers.

Many Cedar Lane Farms residents frequent Giant Food Store, which offers a bakery and extensive produce section. Walmart Supercenter gives another supermarket option, along with the discount grocer ALDI. Punjab Supermarket gives residents an ethnic change of pace to complement their grocery needs. Every Sunday from April through September, residents go to the Baltimore Farmers Market for the area's freshest produce. Unique crafts and collectibles are also on sale, letting you stock up on Christmas gifts while you stock up your pantry.