A National Register Historic District, Mount Vernon is a diverse and lively neighborhood. Reminiscent of stately European style, it is the cultural center of Baltimore, boasting theatre, symphony, opera, world-class museums, parks, restaurants and boutiques. The neighborhood is home to students who attend any one of the several universities and schools that call Mount Vernon home, as well as professionals who work throughout Baltimore and beyond. Mount Vernon is a transit-oriented neighborhood as it is the home to Penn Station, Baltimore's rail transit hub which provides access to Amtrak, MARC and Light Rail. The neighborhood itself is home to a wide variety of businesses and office space and is a short walk downtown to Baltimore's Central Business District.

Residents of the Professional Arts Building will find bountiful attractions & conveniences just minutes from their doorstep.

Here is just a highlight of what you will find in this sophisticated and artful neighborhood:

  • Mount Vernon Place and the Washington Monument –
    regarded as one of the most beautiful urban sites in the world – the country’s first monument to George Washington stands at the center of four breathtaking parks. Climb to the top of the monument for a gorgeous city view in all directions. The parks are home to the summer series "First Fridays" hosted by the Walters Art Museum, as well as various other free community events throughout the year such as the annual Baltimore Book Fair and Flowermart.
  • Over 35 restaurants, including the five-star Brass Elephant, The Helmand, the Brewer's Art, Minato Sushi, City Cafe, George's, Sascha's, the Red Maple + many more.
  • Live musical and theatrical performances at venues ranging from the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, the Lyric Opera House, the Peabody Institute and Center Stage, as well as foreign and independent films at the Charles Theatre.
  • Educational Institutions, including the famed Baltimore School for the Arts, the University of Baltimore, the Maryland Institute College of Art, the Peabody Conservatory, University of Maryland. Several shuttles and the new Baltimore Circulator (arriving Summer 2009) provide easy access to Johns Hopkins to the north and east, as well as the University of Maryland-Baltimore to the south.
  • Shopping, shopping, shopping – whether you prefer to shop for the old or the new, Mount Vernon has what you are looking for: eclectic boutiques featuring high-end couture to funky second-hand items, bountiful art galleries, and even a boutique for posh pets. Additionally, the neighborhood is filled with a variety of conveniences that the connsumate urban dweller demands. From groceries at Eddies's Market to gourmet food & wines at Spirits of Mt. Vernon to a variety of salons, ranging in diversity from the Beatnik Barbership to Zena's Day Spa, Mount Vernon has it all.
  • Access to a variety of transportation options including easy access to I-83/JFX and I-95. An MTA bus stop is located directly in front of the building on Cathedral Street, which serves points throughout the city. The MTA Light Rail, which provides access to BWI Airport and the city's Northern and Southern suburbs, has a stop just 5 blocks southwest of the building. Penn Station is located 7 blocks to the north, or about a 10-15 minute walk. The Baltimore Circulator, a free public shuttle service, is set to start in the summer of 2009 and is currently slated to have stops along the Charles St. corridor, 1 block east.
  • A mix of European and American architectural styles including the traditional Baltimore Federal style, Second Empire, Georgian, Edwardian, Romanesque, Beaux Arts, Tudor, and Gothic. A walk through the streets of Mount Vernon rewards the viewer with a veritable encyclopedia on these styles, providing a glimpse into the storied and remarkable history of one of Baltimore's most beautiful neighborhoods.
  • VIEW A MAP OF PROFESSIONAL ARTS BUILDING AND MOUNT VERNON!