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Winter in Annapolis, Plan Your Holiday Escape

Winter in Annapolis brings a mystical charm to our historic, brick-laden streets. Consistently ranked as a Top Christmas destination year after year by Travel + Leisure, and with the Best Holiday Lights Display in Maryland at Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis is the perfect…

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A Brief History of the Tug of War

Once again, the Maritime Republic of Eastport has declared war on the City of Annapolis, its colonial overlord on the “mainland.” The just-for-fun annual smackdown continues this year on Saturday, November 4th, when the two villages work out their differences in an annual Tug-of-War billed as the…

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Happy Fall Y'all, October is here!

As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to fall, Autumn makes itself known along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. In October, Annapolis & Anne Arundel County always has something to do. The picturesque Annapolis waterfront comes alive with the sight of sailboats & powerboats from around the…

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Fall Festivals in Anne Arundel County

You may not know it if you drive straight into Annapolis from one of the major interstates, but Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are home to a diverse and rich agricultural community. There are 381 farms and over 28,000 acres of farmland in Anne Arundel County alone, and thankfully, many of them…

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Ten Crab Houses to hit up this Summer in Annapolis

The time-honored summer tradition of feasting on Maryland blue crabs comes alive in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, with a plethora of fantastic crab houses scattered along the coast of the Chesapeake Bay. From small family-owned restaurants to bustling establishments, these ten crab houses…

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Labor Day Weekend in Annapolis

Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County this Labor Day for a last-minute weekend getaway! Annapolis is more than an 18th-century colonial port city and Maryland's state capital. It is a destination full of quaint hotels, award-winning restaurants, brackish bay waters, and mesmerizing sunsets…

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Celebrate National Dog Day in Anne Arundel County!

Every day is #NationalDogDay in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. Still, with the official celebration on August 26th quickly approaching, we compiled a guide to the most wag-worthy parks, sun-kissed beaches, pet-friendly hotels and restaurants, and tail-wagging activities that you and your best…

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