By Mary Gallagher Discovering a great weather forecast one Saturday, a friend and I decided to drive over to Annapolis from Northern Virginia for a boat ride. A word to the wise--get to Annapolis early, not only to take advantage of the many things to do, but also to find parking and avoid the long [...]
Looking for something to do in Annapolis this week? Here are a few suggestions for the week of December 12th through December 19th. The holidays are fast approaching and the town of Annapolis is bustling with excitement! The Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents The Nutcracker at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts all weekend [...]
Whether you sit on a bench gazing at the many boats that make their way to its thriving harbor, or whether you stroll the quaint streets window-shopping and admiring the 18th century architecture, you’re bound to enjoy your time at Annapolis’s City Dock, the heart and soul of the town’s Historic District. The City Dock [...]
Solomons Maryland is a small and cozy little fishing village located on the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River. With lots to do and see, you’ll have a great time in Solomons. If you’ve never been and are unsure of what there is to do in this cute town, here are a few of our [...]
Fossil hunters rejoice on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay! The Calvert Cliffs of Maryland are home to a large collection of fossils. The Calvert vociferous exposures, known as the Chesapeake Group or a combination of fossils in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas, account for 24 miles of the coast of the Chesapeake [...]
Looking for something to do in Annapolis this week? Here are a few suggestions for the week of December 5th through December 12th. Can you believe it's December already? Enjoy yourself! Come and enjoy a free Christmas concert performed by the U.S. Navy Band on Sunday, December 5th at 3 pm. The celebration, held at [...]
Quiet Waters Park is a beautiful park located on Quiet Waters Park Road in Annapolis. The Park is open from 7 am to dusk everyday except for Tuesdays. The Visitor Center hours are 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays, and 10 am to 4 pm on weekends. The operation, preservation, development, and enrichment of [...]
Just a quick trip from Annapolis is the National Harbor waterfront complex. “Christmas on the Potomac†kicks off in fine form with the opening of this year’s ICE! Festival, starring The Grinch himself, in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.†ICE!, the annual must-visit extravaganza at the Gaylord National, this year brings to life the 1957 [...]
Looking for something to do in Annapolis this week? Here are a few events in the Annapolis area that we recommend for the week of 11/21 through 11/27: The Annapolis Christmas Tree will be lit on November 21st. A ceremony will take place at City Dock. The Grand Illuminations celebration runs from 5 to 7 [...]
Annapolis is hosting the 41st annual Sailboat Show Columbus Day weekend which will be followed immediately by the Powerboat Show the following weekend. For most Annapolitans, this is an exciting time. Some rent their houses out and disappear, leaving behind the traffic jams and crowded streets for warmer climes and good margaritas. Many businesses take [...]
