Tucked away in a pleasant neighborhood known as West Annapolis, Annapolis Street offers treasures to please whether you are hungry, want fine artwork, or must satisfy your craving for quirky merchandise. You got to know West Annapolis through a previous article; now familiarize yourself with the deals and specials on Annapolis Street in the neighborhood.

Dine

Regina’s Restaurant at 26 Annapolis Street specializes in more than hearty German dishes; Regina’s also knows how to celebrate Oktoberfest, the most well-known German holiday to Americans. Get your fill of “Chicken Schnitzel” or “Sauerbraten” with the Oktoberfest catering option. The restaurant prepared an Oktoberfest menu but they are open to suggestions. Stock the fridge with Guinness, call Regina’s and let the festivities begin! Head to their website, http://www.reginasrestaurant.net/reginas/Welcome.html, to learn more. Oktoberfest is on September 23; contact the restaurant for more specials.

Play

Tara’s Gifts & Parties of Distinction proves shopping and entertaining can go hand in hand. The store/venue at 10 Annapolis Street dedicates the front of the space to retail and the back to parties. Tara’s carries anything from birthday gifts to seasonal decorations. Tara’s also sells gift baskets for those who need a gift on the fly. The back of the store houses a “Tea Room,” where young girls can host birthday parties or tea time celebrations. To plan a tea party or find out more, visit http://www.tarasgifts.com/.

We all know it’s important (and trendy) to go green, but some may still be apprehensive. Riding a bike is a great green alternative to driving to work or shops and is a nice transition into a green lifestyle. For those who haven’t hopped on a bike since childhood, Green Pedals in Annapolis offers rental opportunities. Rediscover your balance and test out new bikes for a full day. Green Pedals, at 105 B Annapolis Street, wants you to be green and confident that riding bikes is for you! Visit their site here: http://www.green-pedals.com/.

Shop

West Annapolis Artworks & Fine Framing , at 4 Annapolis Street, is home to delicate glass sculptures, pottery, paintings, mosaics, wooden art, and more. The business, which has won several awards for its performance, hosts gallery exhibit openings and events. Inspired by summer, West Annapolis Artworks displays pottery, metal works, birdhouses, and yard art under the exhibit entitled “Into the Garden.” Exhibits are typically open for three months. “Into the Garden” ends in September, but check the website, http://westannapolisartworks.com/, to learn about the next exhibit and upcoming events.

The specials at the businesses described above do not singlehandedly make Annapolis Street in West Annapolis interesting; the diversity of stores does. Guests can stop in various stores like Halo–A Color Salon, Pris’ Paper, Art Things, The Giant Peach, or Water Colour Gallery lined on Annapolis Street and still experience all the neighborhood road has to offer. Even still, if you’re looking for a place to put on your daughter’s birthday party, crave German food, need yard decorations, or want to road test (pun intended) a way to go green, what’s described above is all you need. Explore Annapolis Street!