If you are in the mood for ribs, this is the place to go. Located in Eastport (0.9 miles from reception location).
The BEST ice cream and our favorite place in Annapolis!! Located in downtown Annapolis and close to the reception (11 minute walk, 0.5 miles). Letter J on the map.
Great place for seafood and a crab cake. Located in Eastport. Close to the reception (8 minute walk from the reception, 0.4 miles). Letter L on the map.
Excluding ice cream, this is our favorite place! Best crab cakes in Annapolis! Very popular - be prepared to wait for a table (they do not accept reservations). Located in Eastport. Close to the reception (11 minute walk, 0.6 miles). Letter N on the map.
Delicious seafood and a waterfront view. Located in Eastport. Close to the reception (10 minute walk, 0.5 miles). Letter M on the map.
New waterfront restaurant and rooftop bar in the heart of Annapolis (on Ego Alley). Extremely close to the reception (5 minute walk, 0.2 miles). Letter D on the map.
A great dive bar located in Eastport. Be sure to try the crab pretzel. Close to the reception (16 minute walk, 0.7 miles).
Fun bar and good food located just off Ego Alley. Close to the reception (6 minute walk, 0.3 miles). Letter E on the map.
Delicious food all day. Located in Eastport (1 mile from reception location).
Historic bar and good food located in downtown Annapolis. Close to the reception (8 minute walk, 0.4 miles). Letter F on the map.
Brewery and restaurant (snacks, sandwiches, tacos) located in Eastport. Close to the reception (12 minute walk, 0.7 miles). Letter O on the map.
Delicious wood fired pizza in downtown Annapolis. Very popular, so expect to wait. Can be a little tricky to find - look for a doorway with a Fox (sign) hanging at the top and then follow the steps down to get to the restaurant. The doorway is just after Lou Lou; if you get to Cafe Normandie, you have gone too far. Close to the reception (10 minute walk, 0.4 miles). Letter I on the map.
Great Frogs Winery is located on Harness Creek Vineyards, established in 1999. It is a working Farm/Winery that has tastings and events throughout the year. Located outside of downtown Annapolis (3.8 miles from reception location).
Known for breakfast, but delicious anytime. Ask for the crab quesadilla. Located outside of downtown Annapolis (2.2 miles from reception location).
Historical restaurant and bar located in the heart of Annapolis. Go here for an oyster shooter. Close to the reception (6 minute walk, 0.3 miles). Letter F on the map.
Historical restaurant and bar in downtown Annapolis. Great happy hour specials on appetizers (including oysters). Donates all oysters shells to the Oyster Recovery Partnership (repopulates the oyster environment in the Chesapeake Bay). Close to the reception (7 minute walk, 0.3 miles). Letter G on the map.
Waterfront bar and restaurant on Ego Alley. Connected to the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. Extremely close to the reception (3 minute walk, 0.1 miles). Letter C on the map.
Fun bar and restaurant with live music 7 nights a week. Located in downtown Annapolis. Close to the reception (15 minute walk, 0.7 miles). Letter K on the map.
Our favorite "New York Style" pizza. The "Godfather" pizza is a classic. Located outside of downtown Annapolis (2.6 miles from reception location).
"The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park is a waterfront museum at the mouth of Back Creek overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. The Museum is housed in what was historically the last oyster-packing plant in Annapolis. The Museums new permanent exhibit Our Changing Waterfront explores the evolution of Annapolis unique maritime past.
The Museum engages visitors in an interactive experience that highlights the oyster and its role in shaping both the history and maritime culture of Annapolis. The Museum operates from a waterside campus on the shores of Back Creek, with unequaled views of the Chesapeake Bay." - from visitannapolis.org
"Set sail and join Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park for a cruise aboard the historic skipjack, WILMA LEE in Annapolis. Built in 1940, she is one of 23 floating skipjacks and only 5 that commercially dredge for oysters." - from visitannapolis.org
"The Hammond-Harwood House, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1774. It was the final work of architect William Buckland. With its carved doorway entrance, formal rooms, and elegant scale, the building blends the artistry of the finest Anglo-Palladian architecture with American sensibility.
The house is open to the public for tours. Subjects include the social history of the families and enslaved people who lived in the house, architecture, and the collection of fine and decorative art. Numerous special tours, lectures, talks, concerts, and family programs are scheduled throughout the year." - from hammondharwoodhouse.org
"America's first peacetime capitol and the oldest state house still in legislative use. The State House is open to the public every day from 8:30am - 5:00pm. To help make your visit to the Maryland State House more enjoyable, and to provide you with an understanding of its rich and historic past, self-guided tour information is available by the Archives Room on the first floor." - from msa.maryland.gov
"Quiet Waters Park is situated between the South River and Harness Creek. Visitors can enjoy trails, playground, or picnic among 340 acres of beautiful park land." - from aacounty.org
"This 786-acre Maryland State Park is located along the northwestern shore of the majestic Chesapeake Bay. The park’s beaches and picnic areas are well known for their breathtaking scenic water views that overlook one of Maryland’s true treasures, the Chesapeake Bay. Sandy Point State Park offers accessible food and beverage concession, fishing, picnic areas, shelters, bathhouses and playgrounds." - from playeasy.com
"Sail the Chesapeake on one of two, 74-foot wooden, schooners that offer a real Chesapeake Bay sailing experience for 2-hour public cruises, as well as longer specialty cruises. Sail past the US Naval Academy, gorgeous homes, and the historic city skyline. Raise the sails, steer the boat, or simply sit back and relax with a cold beverage." - from visitannapolis.org
"The third oldest college in the United States. Site of Revolutionary and Civil War encampments. A long tradition of liberal arts education with present great books curriculum. Traces its origins back to King William's School founded in 1696." - from vistannapolis.org
"Whether approaching by land or by sea, the beauty of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) warmly welcomes visitors to the city of Annapolis with its stunning campus, defining the Annapolis skyline. Established in 1845, this historical institution turns young men and women into brave officers serving our country in both the Navy and the Marines.
Many unique sites and events related to the Naval Academy are well worth exploring. A campus tour will provide much history and can be organized through the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center. Be sure to check out the unique gift shop while you are there, and if you time it correctly, you can see the midshipmen's Noon Formation to give you an authentic taste of life as a midshipman. If you prefer, do a self-guided academy tour at your own pace. The US Naval Academy Museum is a beautiful display of artifacts, and the Naval Academy Chapel is a sight to behold with its impressive dome and colorful stained-glass windows. Underneath the chapel, you will find the crypt of naval hero John Paul Jones, lauded as the Father of the US Navy." - from visitannapolis.org
"This five-part Georgian mansion was built in the 1760s by William Paca, one of Maryland’s four Signers of the Declaration of Independence and the state’s third Governor. Carefully restored by Historic Annapolis beginning in 1965, today it is recognized as one of the finest 18th-century homes in the country and a National Historic Landmark. Guided tours of the house, which features period furnishings and paintings, reveal the inner workings of an upper-class household in colonial and revolutionary Annapolis.
Painstakingly restored to its original splendor using details drawn from historic artwork and archaeological excavations, the two-acre colonial William Paca Garden is a picturesque retreat from the bustle of the city. Visitors can view native and heirloom plants while exploring the terraced landscape’s formal Parterres, naturalistic Wilderness, and practical Kitchen garden. The charming Summerhouse beckons guests to cross the latticework bridge over a fish-shaped pond." - from annapolis.org
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