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 Baltimore City Fire Station 12 Herman William Junior Fire House, Villa Maria Spring, George W McMechen Middle/High School, Ray's Temple Apostolic Faith Church and Interchange 10.
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
Approx 2 miles away in Baltimore:
Holiday Inn Express
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Hotel Brexton
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Oldtown Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches
Bridgestreet Corporate Housing Lighthouse Landing
Approx 2 miles away in Baltimore:
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
Chiapparelli's ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 237 South High Street, Baltimore, 1 mile from the center of Oldtown. Voted Restaurateur of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, Chiapparelli’s is one of Little Italy’s best-known and most loved restaurants. As the restaurant has passed from one generation to the next, the dedication to serving high-quality Italian food remains firm. The brick walls provide a pleasant atmosphere, and the wait-staff is always friendly and professional.
www.chiapparellis.com 
Pitango Gelato ( Dining / Other ). Located at 802 South Broadway, Baltimore, 2 miles from the center of Oldtown. After flavors are blended on the farm, we churn every batch of gelato and sorbet on location in each of our shops to ensure peak freshness.
www.PitangoGelato.com
B&o American Brasserie ( Dining / Other ). Housed in a historic Beaux Arts building that once served as the headquarters of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, B&O provides a relaxed-yet-elegant atmosphere in which to enjoy contemporary American fare. While our name gives a nod to the gilded age of the railroad, the locally sourced, seasonal food is definitely up to the minute. The buzzing happy hour and fantastic craft-cocktail program make B&O one of the city’s favorite hangouts.
www.bandorestaurant.com
Mc Cormick & Schmick's Seafood ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 711 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, 1 mile from the center of Oldtown. Since 1998, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks has been serving Baltimore delicious seafood with a contemporary twist.
Our classic décor features hand-crafted walnut wood, beveled and stained glass – creating the warm, sophisticated atmosphere of a private club. As weather permits, outdoor dining is available on a first come, first serve basis.
www.mccormickandschmicks.com
La Tavola Ristorante Italiano ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 248 Albermarle Street, Baltimore, 1 mile from the center of Oldtown. La Tavola, nestled in the heart of Baltimore's famous Little Italy district, offers guests the finest in contemporary Italian cuisine set in an elegant, yet understated dining area. The aromas of freshly baked foccacia, garlic, oregano and seafood from the market waft from the kitchen where Chef Carlo Vignotto blends his classical training and innovative style to create memorable soups, delicious seafood, chicken, pasta and veal dishes as well as sinfully decadent desserts. And, every day Chef Carlo prepares delightful specials made with only the finest ingredients and spices of the season.
www.la-tavola.com
Captain James Landing ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 2127 Boston Street, Baltimore, 2 miles from the center of Oldtown. Situated on a waterfront pier, the Captain James Crabhouse serves up steamed maryland crabs and Boardwalk Fries with a panoramic view of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor skyline.
Our expansive outdoor deck is attractive on summer evenings, when spectacular sunsets await. Indoors, enjoy the comfort of the crabhouse bar or the Captain James Landing dining room, the local landmark ship-restaurant.
captainjameslanding.com