Lexington Farmers Market is a historic market in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The main market is housed in two large buildings on the north corners of the intersection of Paca and Lexington Streets. Lexington Market is made up of both the main market and all of the shops on Lexington Street from Greene Street to Liberty Street. Lexington Market is located near the Baltimore Light Rail and Baltimore Metro Subway stops of the same name. It is about six blocks from Oriole Park at Camden Yards. When you travel with your rent a car in New England to the Lexington Farmers Market you will find the main market buildings are host to small eateries and stands selling fish, produce, meat, baked goods, and candy.

A little history

When you travel with your rent a car in New England to the Lexington Farmers Market you will be visiting one of the largest running market in the world. Before being called Lexington Farmers Market it was known as Western Precincts Market. Around since 1782, Lexington Farmers Market has been standing in its original site ever since it's opening. The land for this historical market was donated by General John Eager Howard. The market originally operated without sheds and stalls. Farmers would load up their horse drawn wagons with ham, butter, eggs and produce. The farmers would travel from Towson and Reisterstown to sell their goods at the market beginning their work at the break of dawn. In 1803 the market had increased in size. The market now spread from Eutaw Street down to Lexington Street. It would later spread over to Greene Street. In the beginning the market was open on Tuesdays, Friday and Saturday from 2 am until 12 noon. A bell would ring at the start of the day and at the end of the day.

Getting your fill

What ever your craving is when you travel with your rent a car in New England you are bound to find it satisfied at the Lexington Farmers Market. There are many shops featuring deli sandwiches, fried chicken, Chinese food, pizza, and gyros that make Lexington Market a popular lunch spot for working Baltimoreans as well as students at the nearby University of Maryland, Baltimore campus and the University of Baltimore. Perhaps the best known eateries at Lexington Market are Faidley's, known for its crabcakes, and Polock Johnny's Hot Dogs. Shortbread cookies topped with fudge, sold by DeBaufre Bakeries and known simply as "Berger Cookies" are a favorite among the Baltimore locals. Just make sure you don't plan to visit on a Sunday with your rent a car in New England as the Lexington Farmer's market is closed.

A time for music

Lexington Farmers Market's east building commonly hosts it venues to jazz and rock and roll bands during the lunch hour on Fridays and Saturdays. Throughout the year, the market has also been known to host presentations from several of the many elementary and middle schools in the nearby and surrounding areas. Even some private schools, such as West Cold Spring Lane's own Baltimore Jr. Academy (BJA) have been known to perform there, yearly, in the past. A popular time to catch the performances of Baltimore's young and talented children, at the market, has usually been during the Christmas seasons. Make sure you don't miss out when you travel with your rent a car in New England.

Before you go?

For more information when you travel with your rent a car in New England to Lexington Farmer's market check out their official website at http://www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com/