We all know Annapolis is a historic town, but it also celebrates that history. This Friday through the weekend, Annapolis and Southern Anne Arundel County put on a festival of sorts for residents to revel in their county’s history. Maryland Day, this marvelous celebration, presented loads of free tours, speeches, and demonstrations that all showed [...]
Annapolis is a little city with a long history - the capital of Maryland, and, according to its residents, the Sailing Capital of the World. Since it was first settled in 1649, the commercial and social life of this beautiful little town has been centered on its picturesque harbor, which is also a major tourist [...]
December is a fantastic month to visit Annapolis, MD and indulge in a variety of seasonal activities and attractions. One can stroll along the thriving Annapolis Waterfront, search for unique gift items in the Maryland Street shopping district, or explore some of the city's famous museums or historical home sites dating back to the 1800s [...]
Downtown Annapolis, Maryland is known for its many visitor-friendly attractions. Its streets were first made famous by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson who established the city as the capital of the United States hundreds of years ago. Today, Downtown Annapolis is famous for other reasons. Although it's no longer the US capital, it is the [...]
By Beth Rubin Antiques are an integral part of the Annapolis shopping scene (and we’re not referring to the large number of retirees who live in the area). Dealers and savvy shoppers know they can make out like bandits in Naptown. The greatest concentration of shops can be found on Annapolis Street in West Annapolis [...]
By Beth Rubin Among the historic sites, tee-shirt and souvenir shops and restaurants in Annapolis, are several specialty shops that merit a look-see. For shopping outside the box, here are our favorites. Annapolis Pottery 40 State Circle 410-268-6153 www.annapolispottery.com In need of a gift? A large selection of unique mugs (coffee/tea/soup/beer), bowls, platters, tureens, vases, [...]
The bride and groom, resplendent in traditional white gown and black tux, step down onto the red brick sidewalk from a gaily decorated horse-drawn carriage. They walk along a short pier and, to the receptive applause of friends and family, board the classic wooden hull schooner that would take them all out onto the Chesapeake [...]
Most visitors to Annapolis think Chesapeake Bay, boats, crabs. But beyond this trinity is a wealth of lesser-known treasures. Thinking it a shame—and a bore—to always stick to the familiar, we offer the first in a continuing series about the area's hidden gems. Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden 580 Taylor Ave., off Rowe Boulevard behind DNR. [...]
As a resident of Annapolis, I often take for granted how beautiful and historic this town really is. But, on a recent visit to Maryland Avenue, I remembered why Annapolis is so special. Walking down this historic street, I could easily imagine myself in 1776, walking along this same venue, carrying a parasol and watching [...]