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Cruise Annapolis Harbor, Bay
Discover Annapolis at its most photogenic from a head boat. Cruise the harbor and beyond on a sailboat or powerboat. Ride the water taxi, board a launch, or take a cruise of 40 minutes or longer. All-day excursions travel to St. Michael's and Rock Hall.
Ahoy, There! Learning to Sail in MD
For a fun weekend experience, visiting Annapolis and learning to sail should be on any water-lover's list of things to do.
Where the Past is Present
Maryland's capital town is a delightful place to live and a captivating place to visit.
Eastport: The Other Side of Annapolis
If you want to experience the real Annapolis, the maritime Annapolis, then visit Eastport by crossing over the bridge from downtown Annapolis.
Annapolis Revs for Powerboat Show
The powerboats on display at the 30th Annual U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis prove that speed comes in all shapes and sizes. From luxurious motoryachts and trawlers to high performance boats and offshore fishing machines
The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner
Dating back two hundred years, the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race draws vessels making their seasonal migration south. The race takes place October 16-20
Getting Started Powerboating
There are many who have no idea what they are looking for in the way of a boat other than a wish to be on the water. In fact, that is a very good reason to go boating. If you are one of these people looking at boating for the first time, I hope the next few paragraphs will be of interest to you.
Blues Rock Boat on WRNR Cruises
the “Damian’s Blues Cruise” series, operated by WRNR Radio 103.1 and Watermark Cruises, blends a little barbeque, a little beer, lots of locals and superb live blues by some of the region's best musicians.
Festival Takes Visitors to 16th Century
Travel back in time – to a 16th-century English village – at the 26th annual Maryland Renaissance Festival. All the world’s a stage here, it seems, as even many of the visitors don costumes and play the roles of lords and ladies, jesters and Benedictine monks.
Chick and Ruth's: An Annapolis Classic
At Chick and Ruth's deli, the waitresses look like extras from a Barry Levinson flick. Customers recite the morning Pledge of Allegiance. And the oversized sandwiches are named after politicians.
Colonial Capital Steeped in History
Maryland’s colonial capital has enchanted visitors and locals alike for more than three centuries. Since its beginnings, the water has shaped and sustained the city.
2003 Annapolis Boat Shows
Playing host to more than 250 sailboats and nearly 500 powerboats, builders, outfitters, suppliers and ordinary folks from all over the world will congregate in Annapolis for the annual U.S. Boat Shows October 9 - 19th, 2003.
A Culinary Tour of Booming West St.
Whatever your tastes, you'll find plenty to please your palate on West Street. Along with hip restaurants, the rejuvenated West Street corridor also beckons with funky shops and a vibrant nightlife scene.
Glimpses of Colonial Past
Historic London Town offers a journey into the colonial past with archaeological ruins, a small visitor's center, a woodlands garden and the William Brown home.
A Bit of Ireland Comes to Annapolis
The Irish have come to Annapolis in a big way. Check out some of the Irish-run businesses in town: pubs, restaurants, a hotel, a shop selling hand-woven clothing.
Local Treasures off the Beaten Path
The Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden, Maryland Avenue, the Banneker-Douglass Museum, and Quiet Waters Park are worth a visit but are often overlooked.
Where History Meets the Chesapeake
A year-round waterfront community with a deep sense of history, Galesville welcomes those who want to help preserve its quaint atmosphere.
In Annapolis, Special Events Abound Year-Round
Flight demonstrations by the Navy's Blue Angels, the world's largest crab feast, and waterfront festivals are but of a few of the special events drawing visitors to America's Sailing Capital.
Sail in a Floating Classroom
Men,women and kids learn to sail the Chesapeake at Annapolis's prestigious sailing schools.
Junior pirates rule the High Seas off the coast of Annapolis
Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake takes junior swashbucklers on a 75-minute action-packed adventure cruise.
Charter Your Own Boat
Before going overboard for a charter, check the company's credentials carefully. Ask the hard questions up front to ensure a safe and relaxing boating experience.
On the Boards, Timeless Lures Beckon
Take a journey along Ocean City's Boardwalk, named one of the nation's best this spring by the Travel Channel. On the boards, so much has changed, and yet so much defies change.
Waterfront restaurants beckon diners
Pick crabs on a waterfront deck or dine indoors on jumbo lump crab cakes. Whatever your style, from now until next fall, a view of the Bay or one of its tributaries enhances any dining experience.
A Walker's Guide to Annapolis Sights & History
Every street in Annapolis contains homes with distinctive architecture and interesting stories. These tours describes a number of the noteworthy houses and streetscapes of Annapolis.
Itinerary Helps in Planning Annapolis Visit
Make the most of an Annapolis visit by having a plan. Armed with an itinerary,you'll save shoe leather and time and retain your good humor.
Chestertown is steeped in history
The past meets the present in historic Chestertown, about 45 miles northeast of Annapolis as the gull flies. Enjoying one of the most scenic riverfront settings on the entire Chesapeake Bay, Chestertown is an ideal destination for half a day or longer.
West Street Wears A Pretty New Face
A short walk from downtown’s historic district, once seedy West Street wears a pretty new face thanks to au courant boutiques and restaurants.
Government House/Governor's Mansions
Three homes, planned to be or have been the official homes of Maryland's governors.
In Ocean City, Having Fun is Serious Business
Thrill-seekers will get their fill in Ocean City, where they can race on a Grand Prix track, do battle with paint balls and lasers, jump from a light tower, fly on a bi-plane and careen down man-made mountains on torrents of water or embark on a pirate adventure -- at sea or in a virtual-reality theater. The more traditionally inclined, of course, will find plenty of amusements like roller-coasters, Ferris wheels, bumper cars, mini-golf and all manner of arcade games.
Anchoring - Tips and Suggestions
Knowing how to anchor your boat safely is essential both as a safety measure and if you are to be able to relax fully when anchored in a quiet cove for an afternoon siesta. Given the benefits of both possessing an anchor and knowing how to anchor it is all the more amazing that a good percentage of powerboaters don't even carry anchors
Launching - Tips and Suggestions
Being able to trail your boat to different venues is a real benefit, but there are some golden rules to follow if you are to launch it safely and efficiently, without beaching it, flooding your car, soaking yourself or otherwise becoming primetime viewing for those who enjoy watching others go wrong
Annapolis Restaurant and Bar Guide
Annapolis.com's guide to the best restaurants and bars in town!
Huge Crab Feast Set for Friday
This year’s 57th annual Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast beckons Friday evening with a tasty smorgasbord: 360 bushels of jumbo crabs, 3,600 ears of corn, 75 gallons of crab soup, 1,800 hot dogs, 150 pounds of beef barbecue.
Tours Show Many Faces of Colonial Capital
Get close-up looks at the colonial capital on one of the many walking and boat tours of the city. Check out the Annapolis.com guide to the best of local tours.
A Boat Show Survival Guide
Check out these tips on how to navigate and get the most out of Annapolis' huge boat shows.
50,000 Expected at 33rd Annual Sailboat Show
Sailboats from around the world -and about 50,000 sailing enthusiasts - will descend on Annapolis for the U.S. Sailboat Show. The nation's oldest and largest in-water sailboat show runs from Oct. 10 to Oct. 14.
Annapolis Revs Up for Powerboats
The U.S. Powerboat Show transforms "America's Sailing Capital" into a horsepower-driven spectacle starting Oct. 17. This year's show features nearly 800 boats and is expected to draw 50,000 visitors.
The 2004 Boat Shows Cruise into Town
The 34th annual U.S. Boat Shows cruise into Annapolis in October, transforming the harbor into boat-lovers' heaven. New luxury yachts and cruisers will debut, along with more affordable models 12' and up. The latest nav equipment, accessories and furnishings, and must-have gear for the captain and crew, will be housed in several tents. The back-to-back shows are Oct. 7-11 (Sail) and Oct. 14-17 (Power).
Ideas for Celebrating New Year's Eve
Annapolitans celebrate New Year's in a variety of ways. Some dress up, dine out and greet the sunrise. Others choose non-traditional ways to celebrate. First Night Annapolis is a family-pleasing alternative. Some couples go to the movies and grab a bite. Others feast on a lobster dinner at home.