Annapolis Hotels and Accommodations:

There are a variety of accommodation options in Annapolis, including waterfront hotels, historic inns, and bed and breakfasts.  Please contact the bed and breakfasts individually for reservation information.

• Historic Inns of Annapolis.  Three charming historic inns dating from the early to mid 1700s.  Located in the center of Annapolis, near the State Capital Building.  Traveler Reviews and Rate Comparison.

• SpringHill Suites Annapolis.  SpringHill Suites is Marriott's moderately priced all-suites lodging designed to provide spacious rooms in a full service hotel setting.  Rooms have separate living and sleeping areas.  Heated indoor pool.  Exercise room.  Complementary breakfast buffet.  Traveler Reviews and Rate Comparison.
   

• Comfort Inn Annapolis.  Two story motel, located off Route 50.  Four miles from Naval Academy and Historic Area.  Traveler Reviews and Rate Comparison.

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Annapolis Bed & Breakfasts:

Peninsula House Bed & Breakfast.  Peninsula House is a romantic Bed & Breakfast located in the maritime neighborhood of Annapolis, Maryland, and just steps away from the Chesapeake Bay, Historic Annapolis Harbor, the US Naval Academy and numerous museums and wonderful shops.  11 Chester Ave., Annapolis, MD  21403. Phone: 410-267-8796.  Visit the Peninsula House website. 

Schooner Woodwind Boat & Breakfast.  Sleep aboard a classic wooden 74-foot schooner.  Package includes two-hour sunset sail, overnight accommodations in a private, air conditioned, stateroom with double double berth, and deluxe continental breakfast.  Great downtown location!  80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD  21401.  Phone:  410-263-7873 FAX: 410-280-6952.  Visit the Schooner Woodwind website.

La Bella Vita Boat & Breakfast.  A stay aboard a luxury yacht is not just an accommodation, it is a romantic memory that will inject new pleasure and peace into any stay way from home.  Solomons Yachting Center and The Yacht Basin, Solomons & Annapolis, MD. Phone: 443-404-1559 or 410-326-6714. Visit the La Bella Vita Boat & Breakfast website. 

William Page Inn Bed & Breakfast.  Distinctively appointed Annapolis Historic District home.  Suite, Private Baths some with Whirlpools.  Full breakfast, onsite parking, wireless internet, no additional cost.  Gift Certificates.  Walk to USNA, City Dock, Shopping and Restaurants. 
AAA Approved. 8 Martin Street, Annapolis, MD  21401.  Phone: 410-626-1506 or 800-634-4160.  www.williampageinn.com

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Charter Fishing in the Annapolis Area:
 

Annapolis Sport Fishing Charters.  There's no better way to experience the Chesapeake Bay than aboard Dancer.  Captain Joe Richardson's 20 years of experience and his 37-foot Post Sport Fisherman will make your "day on the Bay" as enjoyable as possible.  Annapolis Harbor, near the Charthouse.  Annapolis, MD.  Phone:  410-798-6419 or 410-570-4632 (cell).  www.annapolisfishingcharters.com

Chesapeake Adventures Sportfishing.  Customized charters for you and your party. Experience the best fishing available in our area any time of year aboard our 33' express sportfish "Reel Time". 25 minutes from Annapolis. Breezy Point Marina, Chesapeake Beach, MD.  Phone: 301-758-3475 (cell) 410-257-3285 (evenings).  www.goreeltime.com

Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing.  We are a private first-class Chesapeake Bay fishing charter for up to 47 passengers with Rockfish being our primary target.  We fish 7 days a week from the Annapolis area, conveniently located within minutes of both Baltimore & D.C..  Queen Anne Marina, Stevensville, MD.  Phone:  410-703-2760 (cell)  410-224-6780 (home).  www.chesapeakebaysportfishing.com
 

Down Time Sportfishing Charters.  Enjoy Sport Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay for Trophy Striped Bass and Light Tackle Fishing for summer Stripers, Blues and Perch.  Small Group & Family Charters Welcome (1 to 6 people).  Breezy Point Marina (Spring Trophy Season), Deep Creek Marina (Summer and Fall) Phone:  443-949-8030 (home) 443-995-8666 (cell)  www.downtimecharters.com

Lucky Strike Charters.  Charter fishing aboard the "Lucky Strike" for striped bass, seasonal rock fishing, light tackle chumming for stripers, blue, spot, perch, croaker, flounder, and trout fishing out of Happy Harbor Marina located in Deale, Maryland.  Happy Harbor Marina, Deale, MD.  Phone:  410-257-7164 or 301-807-0973.  www.luckystrikeII.com

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Annapolis Museums:

The Historic Annapolis Foundation Museum Store and Welcome Center is located at 77 Main Street in an historic building.  The Foundation owns the William Paca House and Gardens. The home of William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a governor of Maryland during the Revolutionary period and constructed between 1763 and 1765, the house stands today as one of the most impressive of Annapolis’s restored eighteenth-century mansions.  The house and gardens are open for tours daily during the spring, summer, and fall, and on the weekends during the off-season. 

The Chesapeake Children's Museum is located at 25 Silopanna Road.  Children's Museum exhibits include the bay window with live aquatic and land-living animals representing regional wildlife and the watermen exhibits in which visitors climb aboard a ten-foot boat and dock to act out their own watermen scenes.

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Annapolis Entertainment:

• The Rams Head Tavern, at 33 West Street, offers a large selection of beers as well as their own micro-brew.  Features nightly live musical entertainment. Concerts are presented in a dinner theater-style with service available during the show.

• The Acme Bar and Grill is a casual locals restaurant serving funky comfort food and featuring live music every night of the week.  Located at 163 Main Street.

• The 49 West Cafe, located at 49 West Street, hosts world class jazz, singer/writers, and folk music nightly.

• O'Brian's Oyster Bar and Restaurant, located 113 Main Street features nightly live entertainment ranging from acoustic and reggae to rock and roll.

• Annapolis Movie Theaters.  View a movie theater directory with current movie listings and show times.

Music and Performing Arts:

Annapolis features a thriving performing arts community.  The Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, located at 801 Chase Street in Annapolis, hosts many performing arts events throughout the year.  Performing arts organizations that are based in Annapolis include the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, Annapolis Chorale, Annapolis Opera, and the Ballet Theater of Maryland.

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Galleries:

For art lovers, Annapolis has plenty of galleries to shop and browse. 

• The Annapolis Marine Art Gallery at 10 Dock Street in the Historic City Dock area features a collection of maritime art by nationally know artists. 

• The Maryland Federation of the Arts Circle Gallery at 18 State Circle represents Maryland artists.

• The McBride Gallery at 215 Main Street, has a fine collection of by well known artists.

• The Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Gallery at St. John's College hosts museum-quality traveling exhibits. During the academic year, gallery hours are: Tuesday through Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Annapolis Tours:

The Historic Annapolis Walk:  This audio tape tour, narrated by Walter Cronkite, covers 18 sites including the State House, St. John’s College, the William Paca House and Garden, and several historic homes on Cornhill, East, and Pinkney Streets.  Maps and tape rentals are available at the Historic Annapolis Foundation Museum Store at 77 Main Street.

The African-American Heritage Audio Walking Tour highlights Annapolis’ African-American community from pre-colonial to modern times. The tape tells the stories of slaves, including Kunta Kinte, and free men, including: laborers, artisans, politicians, business people, and professionals.  Tapes available at the Historic Annapolis Foundation Museum Store at 77 Main Street.

Schooner Woodwind Cruises:  Sail the Chesapeake on a 74-foot schooner! Raise the sails, steer the boat or sit back and relax on a delightful two-hour sail.  Special longer cruises, too.  Sunset sails are very popular.  Enjoy the boat with friends or co-workers and book a private charter or team building event aboard.  Departs from downtown Annapolis, at Pusser's Landing at the Annapolis Marriot Waterfront Hotel, across from the City Dock.  More information.
 

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Shopping in Annapolis:

Shoppers will find plenty of variety in Annapolis.  The City Dock area has fashionable boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops housed in historic buildings.  Nearby, the Harbor Main and Maryland Avenue/State Circle area offer more shops and restaurants. 

West of Downtown, Annapolis Harbor Center (2454 Solomon Island Road) is laid out like a maritime village of 40-plus shops, including nine movie theaters.  Opposite the Annapolis Harbor Center is The Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market, a mecca for homemade Amish foods and crafts; open Thursday through Saturday.

The Annapolis Mall, located north of Route 178 on Defense Highway, has four anchor stores, including JCPenney and Hecht’s, as well as more than 160 other shops and boutiques, plus a mulitplex movie theater.

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2008 Annapolis Events:

There is always something interesting going on in Annapolis.  Choose from our list of festivals, seafood feasts, boat shows, and more. 

February 7 through March 27 - Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Maritime Seminar Series.  Every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  Seminars are held at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and at the museum's Barge House at Second Street and Back Creek.  Seminar Schedule and Information.

March 19 -- Annual Sock Burning Ceremony.  Celebrate the first day of Spring by burning your socks on the beach at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. 5:03pm.  More Information. 

April 19.  Boatyard Bar & Grill Spring Fishing Tournament.  Annual catch and release tournament to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Coastal Conservation Association, and the Annapolis Police Department's fishing camp.  An outline of the winning fish will be painted on the rafters at the Boatyard, which will host the after tournament party. Annapolis, MD.  More Information.

May 2 - 4 --  Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival.  City Dock.  Events include music, sailing regatta, maritime arts and crafts, classic watercraft, and a visit from the Schooner Virginia.  More Information.

May 9 - 11 -- Hospice Regattas National Championship.  19 skippers and their crews will represent the hospice regatta winners of 2007, sailing for national honors and publicizing hospice care.  Racing will be held on the Chesapeake Bay, off Annapolis.  More Information. 

May 10 -- The Back Creek CRAB Party.  Fundraiser event for Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (C.R.A.B).  Port Annapolis Marina.  5:00 to 9:00.  Food, live music, live and silent auctions.  Tickets are $40.  Call 410-626-0273.  More Information

May 20 - 21 -- Blue Angels Air Show.  The Blue Angels precision flight team will demonstrate their high-speed maneuvers over the Severn River for the U.S. Naval Academy's Commissioning Week.  Practice shows on Tuesday at 11:00am and 2:00pm.  Official show is Wednesday from 1:45 to 3:45.