Now that summer is around the corner, exploration is high on our list of priorities. However, thanks to gas prices, planned adventures, and the increase in the air conditioning bill, saving money is also a big priority. Combine the two by exploring what savings Severn Avenue in Eastport has to offer!

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At The Rockfish, located technically at 400 Sixth Street but situated next to Severn Avenue, there are happy hour specials from Monday to Friday and bar specials daily. The happy hour deals last from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and include: $1 off glasses of wine, $3 domestic beers, $4 rail drinks, and $5 microbrews on draft. The bar specials are also quite enticing and change by the day. Mondays, The Rockfish hosts trivia and prizes for the winning team at 8 p.m., $10 flatbread pizzas, and drink specials. Tuesday, the restaurant holds “Tequila Tuesday,” complete with Mexican food and drink deals and live music after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday is burger night, supplying those who attend $7 plates with a local-beef burger and fries. Musical bands accompany the burger night at 8 p.m. Thursday is ladies night, which translates to 50% off bottles of wine, live music at 9 p.m., and food specials. Friday has been dubbed “Fireball Friday” at The Rockfish, meaning there are specials on the famed drink all night and live music that starts at 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday don’t have themes like the other nights, but both provide great deals; Saturday supplies you with live music at 10 p.m. and the option of a late dinner and Sunday provides food and drink specials all day. To learn more about these specials, experience them yourself! Head to http://rockfishmd.com/index.php to read more.

Carrol’s Creek Cafe, located at 410 Severn Avenue, features delicious seafood and wines regularly, but some nights, they offer discounts. On Tuesday, patrons can enjoy half-priced wine by the bottle. This is surely incentive to spice up Tuesdays, which can be mundane otherwise. On days other than Tuesday, Carrol’s Creek provides half-priced appetizers Monday through Friday as a happy hour special. This runs from 4 to 7 p.m. but on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the deal is offered until 9 p.m. Additionally, enjoy half-priced apps for happy hour on Sundays from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Peruse the online menu via the following link: http://www.carrolscreek.com/index.htm.

At the Boatyard Bar and Grill on Fourth Street (right next to Severn Avenue), the crab cakes, fish tacos, and happy hour specials are to die for. The happy hour deals last from Monday through Friday, 3 to 7 p.m. The fresh oysters at Boatyard are only 99¢ during happy hour. Pair the deliciously creamy oysters with $3 draft beers, house wines, and some other drinks while you’re at it. Also part of happy hour, the appetizers only cost $5. Aside from the food and drink specials, Boatyard hosts their “Full Moon Party” on Thursday, June 20–a night-time party with live music, drink deals, and good food in a great atmosphere. See the menu and more at: http://www.boatyardbarandgrill.com/.

The restaurant located at 301 Severn Avenue needs no introduction. Well-known for its steaks, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse can get a bit pricey. However, thanks to happy hour specials, the bill can be at more of a manageable number. Monday through Friday, the steakhouse features $7 drinks and appetizer specials, like the prime burger with fries and the pomegranate martini. Head to www.ruthschris.com to see more about the menu.

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Off Severn Avenue on Third Street, pirate adventures await! Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake, at 311 Third Street in Eastport, is the go to place for entertainment with an air of mystery and old-time excitement about it. There are sailing tours offered from mid-April on. The specials come into play when you book a birthday party at a package rate. There are several packages from which to choose, like the Calico Jack Package. You can also create your own packages. Not trying to plan a party? Take dad and grandpa out to Pirate Adventures on Father’s Day where they can sail for free at any time that day. Some other specials include the $5 ticket admission on July 15. If you would prefer to sail early in the day, scoop up a $15 ticket on Mondays throughout the summer. You can also purchase $15 tickets to watch the Wednesday night sailboat races in the summer. See more specials like these on the following site: http://www.chesapeakepirates.com/special-events-announced-for-2013-season/.

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Annapolis Canoe and Kayak, located at 311 Third Street (off of Severn Avenue), features all things needed to paddle along Annapolis waters. Their site, http://ackannapolis.com/, showcases all the sales on canoes, paddling apparel, and other merchandise that is on special at any given time. Further, the company puts on special events open to the community, like Stand-Up Paddle Board excursions, where you can learn to maneuver on a paddleboard. These outings are on Tuesday evenings and appear to be free.See the above site for more on outings like this one.