Places to stay in Oldtown, Maryland
Oldtown is a community in Allegany County, Maryland along the North Branch Potomac River founded in eighteenth century colonial times. The settlement was initially called "Shawanese Old Town" because it was the site of a Shawnee Amerindian village abandoned about a decade earlier. In later years the explanatory prefix was dropped from the name and the place because known simply as "Oldtown. Oldtown was begun with the building of a trading post along an old Native American trail, the Nemacolin Trail, as traders, especially fur traders pushed over the Cumberland Narrows Mountain pass into the Monongahela River valley and found the trail could make a safe descent along a reasonable grade down to the river in the area of a river ford overlooked by the bluffs and mounds of the Redstone Old Fort area, now Brownsville in Fayette County in Western Pennsylvania. Places to eat in the region include Ryleighs Brew Pub, Plates Restaurant & Catering, Attman's Delicatessen & Catering, and China Harbor Chinese Restaurant.
If you are travelling in the area, Oldtown is located close to Middle River Baptist Child Development Center, Fells Point, Gethsemane Bible Baptist Church, Bilingual Christian Church and United States Army Publications Center.
The center of Oldtown ( which is at is longitude -76°36'10.8 and latitude 39°17'50.704 ) is located 1 mile away from Baltimore, 5 miles away from Brooklyn, 5 miles away from Rosedale and 8 miles away from Catonsville.
Available Oldtown lodging
We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Oldtown.
Oldtown Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay
Rachaels Dowry Bed And Breakfast
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Hotel Brexton
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Biltmore Suites Hotel
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Oldtown Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches
Bridgestreet Corporate Housing Lighthouse Landing
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Bridgestreet Corporate Housing Henrietta Square
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Lancaster House
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Oldtown
La Scala ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 1012 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, 1 mile from the center of Oldtown. Italian Restaurant in Maryland which balances traditional Italian cuisine as well as innovative specialties
www.lascaladining.com 
Obrycki's Crab House ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 1727 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, 1 mile from the center of Oldtown. Established in 1944, Obrycki's started as a bar in Baltimore's historic Fells Point neighborhood and in short time we became well-known for great steamed crabs and the best and freshest crab cakes in town. Though we've expanded from our original location, our goal has always remained the same: to create a one-of-a-kind enjoyable experience centered on great Chesapeake regional food. We focus on using fresh blue crab meat in our menu items. And, we realize that as we grow, it is impossible to duplicate the "authentic crab house" feel of our original restaurant in our new locations. We will promise you this; our standards and quality at any of our locations are, and always will be, "authentic".
obryckis.com
Faidley's Seafood ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 203 North Paca Street, Baltimore, 2 miles from the center of Oldtown. A family owned and operated business since 1886, Faidley Seafood continues to operate in Baltimore providing award winning crab cakes, prepared foods and freshly merchandised seafood in a market place atmosphere to locals and visitors alike.
www.faidleyscrabcakes.com
Oceanaire Seafood Room - Baltimore ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 801 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, 2 miles from the center of Oldtown. The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world.
Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.
www.theoceanaire.com
Diamond Tavern ( Dining / Other ). Located at 401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, 2 miles from the center of Oldtown. Casual upscale dining in a lively sophisticated atmosphere, serving delicious American cuisine. All-day dining with a la carte breakfast, luncheon and dinner menus. Restaurant seats 240 people, outdoor patio seats an additional 80 people.
www.hilton.com
B Bistro ( Dining / Other ). Located at 1501 Bolton Street, Baltimore, 2 miles from the center of Oldtown. Since it opened in May, 2003, b bistro has been one of the most praised restaurants in Baltimore 'the critics choice' in annual 'best restaurants' ratings in the Baltimore Sun, BALTIMORE Magazine, and the City Paper. In April, 2007, Baltimore Sun restaurant critic Elizabeth Large gave b bistro three stars for atmosphere and service and three and a half stars for food.
This is one of the highest overall ratings given a local restaurant recently.
www.b-bistro.com