Eastport features plenty of enticing events and places to visit. Just think of the historic houses, maritime museum, and the green beer festival. Perhaps you’d like to spend more time immersed in the lovely place just a hop, skip, and a jump away from downtown Annapolis. Certain streets, like Chester Avenue host a wealth of great shopping, staying, and dining. Below, we’ve got the scoop on deals and specials Chester Avenue has to offer.

Stay

At Peninsula House, a bed and breakfast located at 11 Chester Avenue, there are package deals that complement the already enticing facade and comfort there. The first package, the “Girlfriends Getaway,” provides the perfect setting and price for a girls weekend. The package includes accommodations and a day of pampering at a local spa. Contact Peninsula House for the price at 410-267-8796.

Perhaps you’d like a retreat with your sweetheart. If so, Peninsula House can arrange for that and give you a few treats to set the mood. This package, entitled the “Rose a Year” package, gets you accommodations and roses to represent the number of years together or a basket full of treasures for the night. Call the number above for the price.

The next package from Peninsula House is very apropos considering the setting: “So you Want to Learn to Sail or Power Boat.” This package includes special accommodations for those enrolled in a boating course in the area. Reserve this package or propose another type of package at the number above.

Dine

At local favorite Leeward Market Cafe & Pizzeria, the food is local, fresh, and always a fair price. Aside from the the pizzas, soups, and sandwiches available, Leeward features daily specials. The specials can be anything from new Smith Island Cakes to homemade falafel. Because the specials change daily, visit Leeward often and check their Facebook and website for more: http://leewardmarket.com/. Leeward Market Cafe & Pizzeria is located at 601 Second Street, right off Chester Avenue.

Davis’s Pub, located at 400 Chester Avenue (pictured above), is famous for its fresh foods and for being featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. The food specials are hearty and provided every day. On Mondays, it’s the pot roast platter that’s served up. Tuesday, the meatloaf platter in on special. Wednesday, the turkey platter is the special. Thursday, chicken tostadas are featured. Aside from these tasty platters, the pub specials run Monday through Friday, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. See www.davisspub.com to learn more about other food offered.

Play

Whether you belong to the Mears Marina of Annapolis, are considering joining, or are simply looking for events in the area, these next specials are just for you. The marina features programs throughout the year that function as special events. During the summertime, Mears Marina provides a tennis program for youth (ages four to thirteen). The program runs from mid-June to late July and includes a tee shirt. The cost for ages four to six is $75 for members and $90 for non-members. The price for the older age group is about double, but the time spent at the program is longer. The “Swing & Sail” program is also offered during the summer at Mears. This program, like the one above, is available to members and nonmembers alike. Kids ages seven to thirteen can learn tennis skills half the day and sailing skills the latter part of the day. There are two sessions for this program, each cost $495. As the year progresses, Mears will feature different specials–check back often! Head to www.mearsannapolis.com to find out more. The marina is located at 519 Chester Avenue.