Hundreds of sleek water craft and miles of wooden docks transform the Annapolis Harbor in the magic month of October – 5-9 for the U.S. Sailboat Show followed by a quick change for the U.S. Powerboat Show 12-15. The state capital of Maryland is also known as “Sailing Capital of the U.S.” and the…
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Vacations are times for breaking some of the rules that shape our behavior during the work week. Sleeping late is okay. So is night-owling. So is indulging in some of the foods that are usually in the “no-no” category. We can aid and abet your indulgences by pointing you in the direction of a few…
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Maryland blue crabs are sweeter and meatier than _____________. Fill in the blank and start your research with a visit to one of the best crab houses in and around Annapolis. If you are a visitor without a car and need transportation to one of them, consider the water taxi at the City Dock, an Uber…
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July can be steamy or dreamy – hot on land but much cooler on the water. Watermark Cruises and the Schooner Woodwind offers a range of options for getting out on the scenic Severn River or the majestic Chesapeake Bay. These well- established local companies provide unique adventures of varying…
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Okay – ready for a little adventure? Once you have discovered Annapolis and enjoyed its restaurants, bars, architecture, art galleries, and the Naval Academy Visitors Center, we suggest you get out of town! We invite you to discover the picturesque towns south of Annapolis (Southern Anne Arundel…
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Statistics show that most restaurants in the United States have a pitifully short lifespan. Ninety percent close their doors just a year after they opened, and the life expectancy for most of the survivors averages five years. A famous exception to this rule is the White Horse Tavern in Newport…
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Find yourself enjoying the nautical vibes at the Annapolis dock and wondering where to nosh in a restaurant-rich area of town? Whether you want breakfast, lunch, dinner or deli take-out, the options are many. This month we focus on some of the lesser known places around the City Dock where you will…
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Annapolis is postcard-perfect during the holidays. The towering Christmas tree at the City Dock impresses; storefronts sparkle along Main Street, West Street and Maryland Avenue; and seasonal events like Midnight Madness bring throngs of merry-makers to the downtown area to greet friends and…
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Visitors and locals alike are discovering another dimension to the Annapolis experience – the flipside of our town’s reputation for architecture, culture and the preservation of historic traditions. Led by charismatic entrepreneur Gavin Buckley, an Australian import who has made Annapolis his home…
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White tents dot the landscape of the outer reaches of the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium ground at home games during the football season. There are four of these popular events in 2016, with the Naval Academy beating Fordham University earlier this month and upcoming games with Connecticut (Sept…
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