Hampden (Baltimore, Maryland) | neighborhood, movie / film / TV location

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Hampden is one of Baltimore's neighborhoods. It has been a historically working-class residential area, but its proximity to Johns Hopkins and the general trend of Baltimore are leading to its gentrification.

Hampden is best known for two prominent streets. W 36th ST, "The Avenue", the major drag peppered with shops, bars and restaurants and W 34th ST. During Christmas one block of W 34th ST is known for it lavish light displays that tie together most of the houses on the street. It is a frequent tourist stop attracting thousands of people in December.

The street even hosts its own "ball drop" on New Year's Eve.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampden,_Baltimore
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Coordinates:   39°19'47"N   76°38'5"W

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  • This neighborhood has had many prominent appearances in John Waters movies, including Hairspray and Pecker.
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