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Home to the US Naval Academy, “Naptown” is influenced by the military and collegiate traditions that come 
with having a major military and world class academic institution within the city boundaries. From Commissioning Week, to home sporting events including Navy Football, to class reunions that sprinkle the weekends throughout the calendar, Annapolis is never too far from Navy’s influence.
Annapolis is also known as America’s Sailing Capital, but don’t forget the significant maritime history Annapolis has with power boats and fishing vessels. Annapolis provides access not only to the Chesapeake, but also to a wealth of rivers, creeks and inland bays ripe for exploring by kayak, canoe or stand u
p paddleboard.
Downtown Annapolis is famous for its historic inns and scenic streets, but along those streets are some of the finest restaurants the region has to offer. Maryland Avenue is long-treasured as one of downtown Annapolis’ best spots for shopping, dining, and experiencing the culture.
Eastport in Annapolis is a place unto itself, with yachts, art galleries, residents, spas, and restaurants. The bridge into Eastport takes
travelers from downtown Annapolis into the neighborhood. Watch for the tug of war between downtown Annapolis and Eastport to see who wins!
Additionally, here you’ll find a guide to Annapolis Towne Centre. Located in Parole, this consumer-utopia features an assortment of restaurants, shops and more all in one convenient location. Whether you need a few things at Target, are looking to tighten your tummy at the gym, or just want to sample a premium olive oil from Whole Foods, the Towne Centre makes all of this possible and more.
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Graduate Annapolis
This Downtown hotel is less than one mile from the Naval Academy and just a mile from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, located in the heart of the Annapolis Arts District. Guest rooms celebrate bayside style, Navy pomp and campus lore. Gather your crew for a cappuccino at Poindexter Coffee or enjoy fresh coastal eats and cocktails at Camp Severn Shore.
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Downtown Annapolis Expecting Flooding
Annapolis expecting downtown flooding Wednesday night into Friday morning, businesses asked to prepare The Capital Gazette is reporting: Annapolis could see significant flooding around City Dock beginning Wednesday night that lasts into Friday morning due [...]
Naval Academy Virtually Commissioning Midshipmen
photo credit: Capital Gazette In an article from the Capital Gazette the news of the Naval Academy's newest commissioning procedure has been announced. The Naval Academy had cancelled commissioning week activities, but the [...]
Recreational Boating Prohibited in Annapolis & Summer Dock Fees Begin
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List of Executive Orders from Governor: Coronavirus Response
List of Executive Orders from Governor: Coronavirus Response Mid-March was the beginning of a list of actions via Executive Orders Governor Larry Hogan put in place to combat what we now know as "Flattening the [...]
Under Governor’s New Executive Order,City Issues Guidelines for Residents
Under Governor’s New Executive Order,City Issues Guidelines for Residents ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 30, 2020) - Today, Gov. Larry Hogan issued an Executive Order prohibiting large gatherings and events and further closing all non-essential businesses and [...]
Mayor Buckley Cleared After COVID-19
Mayor Buckley Cleared After COVID-19 Virus Test from Potential Exposure Returned ‘Negative’ on Wednesday ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 25, 2020) – Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley got some good news on Wednesday evening when the COVID-19 test [...]