Plenty of holiday events here in Annapolis are recurring ones: the Eastport Yacht Club's Lights Parade, Midnight Madness, and Sandy Point's light show. Even more long-standing than these cherished events is the Hammond-Harwood House Greens Sale. This is the 57th year of the sale and it's sure to be as prized as when it began. [...]
These days, Maryland Avenue is cherished for a mix of things--shops, great bookstores, restaurants, and sightseeing the exquisitely designed old mansions there. Back in the late seventeen and eighteen hundreds, Maryland Avenue was not as grown-up and was mostly praised for its residences--many of which still stand today. It's because we presently celebrate all the [...]
Most holidays elicit a gift-giving experience, but Christmas welcomes giving and receiving on an increased level. In conjunction with gifting, folks during the Christmas season thrive on cherishing the community, family members, and friends. Annapolis Business Association (ABA) teams up with downtown businesses to bring you another year of Midnight Madness, perhaps the greatest shopping [...]
With a few fall festivals from which to choose, more kid-friendly entertainment, and live performances, there is no room to be bored this week in Annapolis. Annapolis Entertainment The Homestead Gardens located in Davidsonville opens this weekend with a fall festival, ideal for both children and adults. Admission is free, though attractions like hay rides, [...]
Downtown Annapolis has a certain charm, most evident at times of the year when festivals pop up all over Main Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, and more. This enchanted time of year is now. It's time once again for Maryland Avenue and State Circle's Fall Festival, a true Annapolis tradition. We re-tell of the details [...]
If ever there was an ideal place to escape to, it would be Galway Bay. Ironically, escaping for a pint of Guinness or a slice of homemade meat pie doesn't mean isolation or solitude; however, you can find peace and solace in the kind people, good food, no-frills atmosphere, and of course, the drinks at [...]
As perhaps the most integral, rallied-behind aspect of Annapolis, the United States Naval Academy turning 237 is a big deal. It’s not about the number either; USNA unifies us. We cheer on Navy football, baseball, and other sports it proudly hosts. We wear Navy apparel shopping downtown. We tour the campus and are thankful for [...]
If you really pay attention, you can feel the wind preparing to change and see the trees anxious to turn colors of the sun. Fall is encroaching on the blazing days of summer, and waiting for the afternoon humidity to fizzle out. As we’re in a seasonal transition phase, it’s only natural to look to [...]
Annapolis prides itself on the history and intriguing stores it offers to visitors and residents. State Circle and Maryland Avenue not only connect geographically but supply history and modern-day excitement through shops, lodging, and eateries downtown. The depth of these destinations parallel the richness of its retail, dining, and entertainment industries--explore State Circle and Maryland [...]
Maryland Avenue is long-treasured as one of downtown Annapolis’ best spots for shopping, dining, and experiencing the culture. Below you’ll find a guide to experiencing that culture while saving a buck or two. Truly, you could spend all day on Maryland Avenue, so plan accordingly! Play The Hammond-Harwood House’s goal is to bring history alive [...]