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Tours Show Many Faces of Colonial Capital
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By Annapolis.com Staff
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Maryland.com
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 | | David A. Colburn | | The State House dome is bathed in the sunset's glow on a summer evening. |
Annapolis affords splendid views on land, from the water and even from the air. You can see the colonial capital from all these perspectives on the many tours of the city.
Guides at Three Centuries Tours of Annapolis (48 Maryland Ave., 410-263-5401) wear colonial costumes as they lead tours through the historic district and the U.S. Naval Academy. Annapolis Walkabout (223 South Cherry Grove Ave., 410-263-8253) features tours led by an architectural historian. Our Local Legacy Tours (835 Spa Road, 410-280-9745) conduct guided walking tours covering three centuries of African-American history. J.B. Tours introduce visitors to “The Ghosts of Annapolis.” Historic Annapolis Foundation Walking Tours (77 Main St., 410-268-5576) are two self-guided walking tours with audio narration: "Historic Annapolis Walk with Walter Cronkite" and the "African-American Heritage Walking Tour." The Naval Academy Guide Service (52 King George St., 410-263-6933) conducts walking tours of the Naval Academy.
Discover Annapolis Tours (26 West St., 410-626-6000) take visitors on one-hour tours of the city aboard mini-buses with big windows.
Watermark Cruises (Annapolis City Dock, 410-268-7601) set sail on 40- and 90-minute narrated cruises, music cruises and full-day cruises on the bay. Watermark also operates the popular water taxis on Spa Creek and Back Creek. Schooner Woodwind (80 Compromise Street, 410-263-8994) offers two-hour daytime and evening cruises, including some with live
entertainment, as well as daylong and overnight cruises on the bay aboard a 74-
 | | Photo Courtesy of Three Centuries Tours | | A costumed guide points out a historical marker. |
foot schooner. Amphibious Horizons Sea Kayaking (600 Quiet Waters Park Road, 410-267-8742 or 888-458-8786) offers guided sunset, day and camping trips in the Chesapeake region. American Powerboat Schools & Charters (222 Severn Avenue, Pier 3; 410-721-7517) has sightseeing and dining cruises departing from Annapolis Harbor.
For a whole different perspective of Annapolis, take flight aboard a hot-air balloon ride with Corporate Balloon Management (1096 Linden Tree Drive, 410-757-9388).
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