News Releases
Winner Announced in 2023 Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County 2023 Photo Contest
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC), the tourism marketing and management organization for the City of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, announced the winner of its inaugural Photo Contest.
Annapolis Hosts International Travel Industry Leaders at Capital Region USA Global Travel Exchange
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) and Capital Region USA (CRUSA) proudly joined forces in Maryland’s Capital City for the Second Annual Global Travel Exchange (GTE) from September 17 to 20, 2023.
October Things to Do
The crisp, cool weather blowing in from the shores of the Chesapeake Bay brings to mind Navy Football, the Annapolis Boat Shows, and Halloween and fall activities for everyone to enjoy in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County!.
2023 Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Photo Contest
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is soliciting the creative community to submit photography captured throughout the destination to be considered for inclusion in its signature 2024 Visitor Guide through a promotional contest. Winning images may be included in the...
Things to Do, September 2023
It is almost time to raise a glass to the end of another incredible summer in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Thanks to Labor Day weekend and the lingering warm weather, we are still hanging on to all the outdoor and festival fun before fall officially makes its way into town...
Things to Do, August 2023
Sitting along the shores of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is your perfect destination for filling the last few weeks of summer with waterfront concerts, crab feasts, 16th-century festivals, and... Did we mention crab feasts?
Governor Moore Announces $5 Million in Heritage Project Grants Through the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority
Today, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) was awarded a grant through Gov. Wes Moore's Heritage Project funded by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. "Heritage tourism boosts local economies, connects people to their past, and elevates them in the present," said...
Things to Do in July!
Get outside and enjoy Anne Arundel County’s best summer events including Wednesday night sailboat racing, live music at City Dock,; andif you’re looking to dine outside(and maybe play some Pickleball), Dinner Under the Stars will be calling your name. And nobodycelebrates the...
Things to Do, June 2023
Located in the heart of Maryland, Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is the ideal destination for welcoming summer. Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) invites visitors to access its more than 500 miles of shoreline to craft their unique Chesapeake Bay Adventure. On land,...
Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show Parking Alert-City of Annapolis
Parking and boating restrictions from the City of Annapolis during the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show.
Things to Do, May 2023
Boating and sailing season are in full swing; the county is in full bloom, and the United States Naval Academy commissions (a.k.a. graduates) their new class of Midshipmen as Ensigns in the Navy or Second Lieutenants in the Marine Corps.
Things to Do April, 2023
Located in the heart of Maryland, Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is the ideal destination for spring adventures. To simplify planning, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has compiled a handy list of activities throughout the region.
Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Feasibility Study
On January 3, 2023, a five-county tourism consortium spearheaded by Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) began accepting proposals to determine the feasibility of initiating sustainable passenger ferry service to connect key Maryland destinations along the Chesapeake...
Things to Do, March 2023
Located in the heart of Maryland, Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is the ideal destination for enjoying March adventures. To make planning easy, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has compiled a handy list of activities taking place throughout the region.
Things to Do, February 2023
There is plenty to see and do in the heart of the Chesapeake this February. From FeBREWary to performing arts, you will find just the right getaway this winter in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County.
Things to Do, January 2023
After a flurry of long-distance holiday travel, January is the perfect month for enjoying nearby getaways to Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. Adventure seekers don’t have to travel far to feel like they’re miles from home in a destination where history, the Chesapeake Bay, and...
Things to Do This Holiday Season in Annpolis & Anne Arundel County
To make it easy for visitors to craft unique holiday experiences, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) has compiled a handy list featuring activities from the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to the heart of the Arundel Mills gaming and entertainment district.
Things to Do, November 2022
Experience the quirky and prideful Eastport vs. Annapolis Tug of War, shop at the largest discount shopping destination in the state of Maryland at Arundel Mills, run the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in our county's Bay Bride Run, or plan a weekend in Annapolis for the Veteran's Day...
VAAAC Names New Board Appointees
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is pleased to announce Gene Condon as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. The Vice President/General Manager of Arundel Mills Mall officially assumed his leadership role at the organization’s July 12 Board of Directors meeting at...
Job Fairs provide Support to Maryland Hospitality & Tourism Industry Employers
A statewide virtual job fair and a regional in-person job fair to benefit the future of the travel industry in Maryland will take place during National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) May 1 – 7, 2022
