Fells Point is an historic nugget that's an amalgam of cultures, lifestyles and generations. Just a stones throw away from busy Baltimore, Fells Point is a perfect mix of old and new.

Restaurants, bars and shopping are plentiful. The modern stores and eateries are tucked into row houses hundreds of years old, with the wood floors, cornices and odd nooks that characterize Baltimore structures. Cobblestone streets remind visitors that Fells Point is a neighborhood rich with history and culture.

Baltimore's Fells Point area was named for William Fell, who originally purchased the land, and his son Edward Fell, who plotted the layout of the village in 1763. Built on the shoreline of the Chesapeake, Fells Point served as a major maritime port during both the War for Independence and the War of 1812 and has seen the construction of several famous ships. In addition to birthing the USS Constellation and the USS Enterprise (two of the first ships built for the U.S. Navy), the first designs for schooners were built in Fells Point. The design was so closely linked to the area that the schooners eventually became known as "Baltimore clippers."

Tugboats are a common sight on the waterfront in Fells Point that harkens the town's maritime history. Fells Point's waterfront location also made it one of the major ports for immigration until the mid-19th century. Frederick Douglass, the famous slave, came to Fells Point, where he stayed until he escaped to the North and Freedom in 1838.

Thames Street, where Celie's Bed & Breakfast is located, shows off the cobblestone neighborhood that is known for Little Italy, a 10-minute walk from the heart of Fells Point. Market Square is the center of the neighborhood, and it's a great place to lounge and nibble a pretzel or sip a limeade. Just off the square are dozens of eateries and shops for every taste and temperament.

As you stand out front of Celie's you will be looking directly at the building where the famous hit series "Homicide: Life on the Streets" was filmed. The "Homicide" station house is a pier, located on the 1700 block of Thames Street. It is located right on the waterfront next to other landmarks such as The Wharf Rat, The Horse You Rode In On, Jimmy's and The Daily Grind also featured on the award-winning television series.