Welcome to the Annapolis Boat Shows! The largest in-water boat shows in the country each take place biannually at City Dock in downtown Annapolis. Over the course of two weeks, vendors, boat owners, manufacturers, and visitors come together to shop and explore the vast display of sailboats and…
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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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Galesville is an idyllic slice of heaven just 15 minutes south of Annapolis on the lovely West River. When you feel the need to just get away from traffic and the rush of daily life, a trip to Big Mary’s Dock Bar or Pirate’s Cove may be just the respite you need. Each time I visit Galesville, I am…
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Anne Arundel County – fortunately for those of us who live here – has no shortage of restaurants and bars along its many rivers, creeks, and The Bay itself. Carrol’s Creek Café (410 Severn Ave. in Eastport) provides one of the most expansive views of the water and landmarks of city of Annapolis…
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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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If you want to impress an out of town guest, or just be reminded for the umpteenth time what a gorgeous and cool place Annapolis and Anne Arundel County is, head to Yellowfin Steak & Fish House (2840 Solomans Island Rd, Edgewater, Maryland 21037) for a sunset happy hour on the South River. Even on a…
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Boasting the name of America's Sailing Capital, Annapolis seems a fitting place for it's latest visitor. An article published by The Capital Gazette titled Historic schooner moors in Annapolis , highlights the Schooner America - a replica of the ship that won the first America's Cup. "This is one of…
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Bourbon Heritage Month September is Bourbon Heritage Month! As a bourbon drinker, this is an exciting month for me! In recent years, I've enjoyed getting to know more about the drinks I enjoy - their history, how their made and the best ways to drink them. Annapolis has become a great town for a…
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Each month our local history blogger, Kat Spitzer, takes readers on a trip to an exhibit in Anne Arundel County. This month, Kat visited the Annapolis Maritime Museum, where she walks us through Annapolis’s rich maritime heritage, the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay, and the Bay’s all-important oyster…
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From the very first time I stood at the top of Main Street in historic Annapolis, taking in the view to the end of the street where the brick meets the harbor, I was envious. Seeing boats rocking gently in the harbor and gliding in the open water beyond, I wanted in. Sure, the scene from where I…
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