Olivia & Ethan

May 10, 2025 • Annapolis, MD

Olivia & Ethan

May 10, 2025 • Annapolis, MD

Explore Annapolis, Maryland

Olivia and Ethan truly fell in love in this little historic town, and we hope that you all will love Annapolis as much as we do!


Annapolis is not only a charming little town with beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay, it also serves as home to Ethan’s alma mater, the United States Naval Academy. Annapolis is filled with rich history as one of the oldest cities in America and the former capital of the United States. There are many historical sites to see, great restaurants to eat and drink, and brick roads to skip down if you are like Olivia. Feel free to visit https://www.visitannapolis.org for more information, but here are some of our recommendations for a long weekend.



Tour the United States Naval Academy

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121 Blake Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402, USA
(410) 293-1000

Visit and explore the breathtaking architecture and history of the United States Naval Academy, founded in 1845. The Naval Academy serves as a home for thousands of midshipman in training to become U.S. Naval Officers. Visitors can tour the campus on foot or by electric car by entering through the visitors center anytime between 9:00am and 5:00pm.


Group guided tours can be booked for $12 a person at https://navalacademytourism.com/tours or you can always do a self-guided tour of the grounds for free! We highly recommend Bancroft Hall among other iconic sights on the Naval Academy campus.

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Visit the Maryland State House

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100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
(410) 974-3400

Visit the oldest state capital still in legislative use today and see the site where George Washington resigned from the continental army. The Maryland State House is open to the public, no charge, every day from 9:00am to 5:00pm. (Yes this is the building behind Olivia and Ethan).

Eat, Drink and Shop on Main Street Annapolis

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Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Annapolis's historic Main Street is your go to for dining, drinks, art, shopping and entertainment at all hours of the day. It is located between The Westin Annapolis Hotel, where the wedding reception will be held, and the United States Naval Academy. Guests are encouraged to explore the charming downtown area during any weekend downtime.

Boat Watch and Lounge at Annapolis City Dock

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Dock St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
(410) 263-7973

Located at the end of Main Street, Annapolis City Dock lies at the very heart of Annapolis connecting the town to the Chesapeake Bay for the past 350 years. Here, you can enjoy bay-side food and drinks, boat tours, and parades of yachts and sailboats of all kinds. Ethan likes the boats, but Olivia likes the water and of course the sunrises and sunsets.

A sunrise at Annapolis City Dock. Fun fact: Olivia and Ethan's engagement photos were captured at 5:45am, so set your alarms for these views ;)