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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“It’s where art meets technology,” explained Chris Doucette, owner of Nautical North Wooden Charts, Maps & More (110 Dock St., Annapolis, MD 21401) when asked about his intricately-designed wooden clocks, trays, cribbage boards, and tables displayed in a corner building just across the way from Ego…
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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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Monday, May 1st was Annapolis May Day! It's known as the most beautiful day in Annapolis, and it's one of my most favorite days of the year in town. Each year on the first day of May, the homes and businesses in downtown Annapolis create and display gorgeous floral baskets adorned with long, flowing…
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A couple weekends ago, family and I ventured into Historic Annapolis to check out the sailboats and meander around the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show. If you’re familiar with Annapolis, you’re likely familiar with “Boat Show” weekend, but you may not know that the boat shows come to Annapolis twice…
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Annapolis has its very own dowager countess. The grande dame of Annapolis is a true lady – a lady who wears her age well, moves with grace and dignity, and knows how to have fun. Want to meet her? Well, come on down to the Annapolis City Dock and catch a ride on the Harbor Queen. Harbor Queen is a…
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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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African American history in Annapolis is a story about much more than staggering numbers, chilling tales, or attention-grabbing facts. It is a story about human tragedy, individual fear and greed, and conditions of extreme suffering. It is also a story of hope, industry and perseverance. Like it or…
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