I read somewhere that the U.S. East Coast has two sailing capitals. They are (ta-da!) Newport, Rhode Island and Annapolis, Maryland. I can’t vouch for Newport but I can tell you that in Annapolis the first sign of spring are not crocuses sprouting in gardens but sailing lesson fliers tacked onto bulletin boards and even [...]
With all of the things to do in Annapolis, deciding how to spend your time can be a daunting task. So let us help you out--here are our suggestions for the must-see, must-do attractions in Annapolis so you can spend less time planning, and more time seeing! 1. The State House Your Annapolis checklist should [...]
A sparkling bay dotted with billowy white-sailed boats, brick-laid streets with graceful Colonial-era homes, and the inspiring sight of 4,000 young men and women in uniformed formation —welcome to Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, a mecca for boating enthusiasts from around the world, and a must-see on any visit to the Chesapeake Bay. You [...]
“People who enjoy theater will find it right here in Annapolis,†declares Susan Steckman, the effervescent V.P. of Communications for the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County conference and Visitors Bureau. Steckman, who admitted an affinity for acting given her college days as a theater major, loves “the whole gamut of opportunities here in Annapolis, all [...]
Along with its many other charms, Annapolis is home to a number of art galleries and craft stores. They’re perfect places to pick unique gifts or purchase items that you simply fall in love with. For starters there is the Maryland Federation of the Arts (18 State Circle, Annapolis, 410-268-4566), which received the local newspaper’s—The [...]
“Don’t judge a book by its cover.†You’ve all heard that phrase but nowhere does it apply better than to the Chesapeake Children’s Museum. Housed in a small building in a residential neighborhood, the museum doesn’t reveal its treasures until you enter – hopefully with a child or two – and see the array of [...]
Now that Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, beach season officially begins. Imagine my surprise, then, when I read a newspaper’s list of the 10 Best Beaches and it omitted one of my favorites. It had the usual candidates – France’s Nice, Spain’s Costa del Sol, Mexico’s Acapulco and one in the United States, California’s [...]