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Baltimore: Hampden to Fells Point

Celebrated Summer's metal and punk in Hampden, The Sound Garden in Fells Point, where Record Store Day began in 2007, and Trax On Wax in Catonsville for pristine-condition records.

City Route · 3 stops · about 11.5 miles. The stops are spread across a city. Plan on a rideshare, bike, transit or a short drive between shops. What do route types mean?

The 3 stops

1. 1. Celebrated Summer Records

   Hampden · Metal, Punk/Indie · $$

   Staff deeply embedded in Baltimore's music scene, with standout metal and punk sections and a working cassette vending machine.

   Tip: Ask owner Tony what he's listening to — regulars say the recommendation never misses.

   3616 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211, USA

   Hours

   Monday	12:00 - 6:00 PM
   Tuesday	12:00 - 6:00 PM
   Wednesday	12:00 - 6:00 PM
   Thursday	12:00 - 6:00 PM
   Friday	12:00 - 6:00 PM
   Saturday	12:00 - 6:00 PM
   Sunday	12:00 - 6:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 443-866-9988

2. 2. The Sound Garden

   Fells Point · Rock, Jazz, General · $$

   Baltimore landmark and the birthplace of Record Store Day in 2007, with a massive selection across genres.

   Tip: Bring records to trade — they'll go through them and offer store credit.

   1616 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

   Hours

   Monday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Tuesday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Wednesday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Thursday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Friday	10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
   Saturday	10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
   Sunday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 410-563-9011

3. 3. Trax On Wax

   Catonsville · Rock, General · $$

   Catonsville shop known for pristine condition records — no scratch-and-dent dollar bins here.

   Tip: If they don't have it, ask — they're known for tracking down specific titles.

   709 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA

   Hours

   Monday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Tuesday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Wednesday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Thursday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Friday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Saturday	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
   Sunday	12:00 - 4:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 410-869-8729

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

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Part of a road trip

• Northeast Corridor5 stops