Come to Annapolis to welcome 2011! Enjoy ringing in the New Year at some of your favorite places in this historic town. Many Annapolis hotels, restaurants, and bars are offering special New Year’s Eve rates, packages, and offers for the holiday. Check out these specials if you haven’t decided how you’re going to celebrate. We hope to see you in Annapolis, MD for New Years!

New Year’s Annapolis is a family-oriented event based on the “First Night” concept that provides attendees with a fun-filled and safe environment for all ages to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The  event offers window performances, interactive venues and live musical entertainment throughout the evening.  New Year’s in Annapolis will feature two fireworks displays, an early show at 7:30 PM for families and early-risers, and a traditional midnight spectacular to ring in 2011.

Luna Blu is an intimate Italian Restaurant located in the historic district of downtown Annapolis, Maryland. This fabulous restaurant is offering a New Year’s Eve 2011 Package. For $50, you can enjoy an antipasta dish, insalata, and entrée, and dessert. Options include Crabmeat Bruschetta, Baked Brie, Pear Insalata, Veal Chop Milanese, Champagne Risotto, Zabaglione, Cheesecake, and many, many more. Luna Blu is located at 36 West Street in Annapolis.

The Annapolitan Bed & Breakfast offers special packages to ring in the New Year with friends and family. These packages are not to be missed!

The Gourmet New Year’s Eve Package: Guests can experience a privately prepared wine dinner and accommodations at the Annapolitan Bed & Breakfast on New Year’s Eve. The package includes accommodations in one of the properties signature rooms, a bottle of champagne and a 5-course gourmet dinner paired on site with wine. Guests who book the package will enjoy early check in on December 31st (from noon or later) and a late check out on January 1st (at 2 pm). The package also includes a gourmet breakfast on January 1st. Pricing is $225 per person (based on double occupancy) plus tax or $257 per person (based on double occupancy) plus tax.

The Friends & Family Fete Package: Includes a full house rental and gourmet dinner for up to 12 adults at the Academy House in historic Annapolis. Guests will enjoy having the entire property to themselves, in addition to a privately prepared wine and champagne dinner on New Year’s Eve. Dinner will be prepared and presented by Capital Culinaire and will entail 5-courses paired with appropriate wines. The Academy House is located just moments from City Dock, shopping, and the Naval Academy. Complimentary transportation can be arranged by the eCruiser for guests wishing to travel around town. Pricing is $1,250 for a full house rental (includes tax), $150 per person for the 5-course wine dinner.

For additional information about the Annapolitan and Academy House packages, call John Holt at 410-990-1234. The Annapolitan Bed & Breakfast is located at 1212 West Street and the Academy House is located at 134 Prince George Street, both in Annapolis.

The Westin Annapolis invites you to celebrate the entrance of 2011 with a deluxe New Years Eve package. Bring your friends or a loved one and toast the night away at The Westin Annapolis. Drink responsibly, and then take an elevator home and wake up in the Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds in 2011. The New Years Eve 2011 package includes overnight traditional accommodations for two adults, champagne delivered to guest room, valet parking, a special dinner for two at Azure, and a breakfast buffet for two at Azure the following morning. Book your stay now! This fantastic package is available on December 31st and January 1st only. The Westin Annapolis is located at 100 Westgate Circle and is centrally located to many other New Years activities in Annapolis. Be at The Westin Annapolis when the ball drops!