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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 24th quickly approaching, we compiled a guide to the most wag-worthy parks, sun-kissed beaches, pet-friendly hotels and restaurants, and tail-wagging activities you and your best friend…

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Top 15 Things to See and Do in Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County is a hidden gem that offers a delightful mix of history, nature, and recreational activities & attractions. Luckily, we have compiled a list of the top 15 places to visit in Anne Arundel County to inspire your next adventure. With its proximity to Baltimore and Washington D.C.…

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Annapolis is Going to the Dogs

Are you one of the many humans who travel with their dogs? If your pet is well-behaved, good with people, and easygoing in new places, know they are most welcome here in Annapolis. And with the dog days of summer approaching, it's the perfect time to plan a few days in Maryland's capital, mutt in…

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Meet Poet Laureate of Annapolis, Maggie Benshaw

You knew Annapolis had sailing, history, and crabs, but did you know we also have…poetry? As of April 2021, Mayor Gavin Buckley appointed a new Poet Laureate of the City of Annapolis: Maggie Benshaw. Maggie is a creative writing teacher at Annapolis High School, and it was my pleasure to speak to…

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Take to the Trails During Great Outdoors Month

June means lots of things in Maryland, Anne Arundel County, and Annapolis: the arrival of the fresh crabs that make backyard crab feasts great, an uptick in the number of colonial-clad tour guides leading historic walking tours downtown, and plentiful views of vessels on the water, from sailboats…

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Enjoy Your Own Private Pavilion at the Park

Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks encompasses more than 140 parks and sanctuaries including larger regional parks, community parks, nature areas, two swim centers, two golf courses and wide ranging programming designed for all to enjoy the thousands of acres of land that fall under the…

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Discover Outdoor Annapolis in Winter

Annapolis is as much of a go-to place in winter as it is in the warmer seasons. Year-round residents especially love Annapolis in winter because parking is plentiful, lots of different types of birds migrate to the bay, and it’s easy to get a table at a favorite restaurant. This year…

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Quiet Waters Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Artist Joe Barsin created this commemorative poster for the 30th anniversary of Quiet Waters Park. Photo courtesy of Anne Arundel County. When I first started looking at houses in the area in 2002, the goal was to get outside the hectic pace of life inside the Washington Beltway. Our real estate…

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