Baltimore & Philadelphia in October

I did this exact trip last 4th of july, it was great.

Baltimore
-Edgar Allen Poe's grave - quick stop
-Everything is around the waterfront area, just walk around there. Thames Street Oyster House was good lunch spot.
-Mama's on the half shell was another good restaurant

Philly
Man there was a lot to do in Philly
-Must go to the philly museum of art (im not an art guy at all). Rocky statue is also there.
-Walk around independence mall, pretty cool, dont need to go on any tours there
-skip the cheese steak spots (pats & geno's). Find a local sandwich shop if you really want to get a cheeseteak
-Elfreth's alley, paddy's pub, and the waterfront piers are all within easy walking distance of eachother
-the hop on hop off bus is a pretty good option for this town tbh
-food was great, bars were plentiful - i remember Monk's Cafe and Mcgillans ole ale house were cool spots

Try eating in Little Italy. Walking distance from the Inner Harbor. Sabatino’s is my go to. For breakfast try Miss Shirleys Cafe also close to Inner Harbor.

Jim’s steaks on south street has been my fav.
Reading terminal market is a must go

Very short ride just south of Baltimore is the Guinness Factory where they brew Guinness Blonde. A hole in the wall place, for a drink or two, if it is a nice day, is “Nick’s on the Water”.
Camden Yards is worth a visit. Beautiful ballpark. Head over to Fells Point which is Is on the east side of Little Italy.
I only have Baltimore stuff but I hear Philly is great also.