Edward ‘Eddie’ ‘Dopkin introduced his upscale breakfast and brunch restaurant, Miss Shirley’s, with its first location in Roland Park in 2005. Named after a loyal employee who was part of the family’s catering business for years, Miss Shirley’s is synonymous with southern hospitality and delicious…
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Mission Escape Rooms has three locations in Anne Arundel County. Image courtesy of Annapolis Discovered. Jason Cherry of Mission Escape Rooms opened his first location in downtown Annapolis in 2016. Growing up in the area and being an avid boater, Annapolis was the logical choice. He chose West…
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The Annapolis Shakespeare Company, the Classic Theatre of Maryland provides a true, regional theatre experience in Annapolis. With a cast of actors with stage and screen credits added to their impressive resumes- our city is lucky to have such rich theatre programming in our own backyard. The…
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Hammond-Harwood House celebrates the holiday season with virtual and in-person events. Image courtesy of Annapolis Discovered. As you walk down Maryland Avenue, you may have seen the large Anglo-Palladian mansion with it’s grand brick exterior and lovely walled garden. You may have thought about…
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Whites Hall stands on 14 acres in Gambrills, MD. Image courtesy of Annapolis Discovered. Many know the famed hospital and university, Johns Hopkins. But few realize that Johns Hopkins himself was born and raised right here in Anne Arundel County. Born into a Quaker family, his father ran a tobacco…
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Consistently named one of the best Christmas Towns in the country, experience the magic of the holidays for yourself with a visit to Annapolis! Image courtesy of Visit Annapolis. There’s no one better to speak to the magic of the holidays in Annapolis, than Mayor Gavin Buckley. The charm of our…
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An adoptable cat lounges around at SPCA Paws at the Mall, waiting to find it's forever home! Image courtesy of Annapolis Discovered. Paws at the Mall at Annapolis Mall! SPCA Paws at the Mall is located near the 'blue' parking garage at Annapolis Mall. Image courtesy of Annapolis Discovered…
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Find them at the back of Old Fox Books on Maryland Ave. Photo courtesy of Brown Mustache Coffee. Just off the beaten path on Maryland Avenue- down an alley and behind Old Fox Books- you'll find one of Annapolis' best kept secrets, Brown Mustache Coffee! This quaint coffee shop was founded in 2016…
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The Wilma Lee sails into City Dock in Annapolis. Photo courtesy of Visit Annapolis. Built in 1940 and restored in 2019, the Wilma Lee was unveiled this past summer as the latest boat to set sail on the shores of the Chesapeake. This historic boat resides at the Annapolis Maritime Museum and…
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October, well known for it's pumpkin spice lattes and changing of the seasons is also the perfect time for sailing and waterfront activities in Annapolis! The Tall Ship Lynx , the When and If and Olin Stephens' Bolero will grace the Annapolis waterfront through the end of October! The Tall Ship…
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