Maryland Avenue Earth Day Fest

By |2019-04-01T11:33:09-04:00April 1st, 2019|, |

Antique, arts, and craft vendor space is available for this annual event. Maryland Avenue is located in the historic district of downtown Annapolis between the State House/State Circle and the United States Naval Academy. It's a green twist on a local tradition, featuring old-fashioned street festival atmosphere with green exhibitors, merchants and vendors offering art, [...]

Paint Annapolis

By |2016-04-12T11:50:29-04:00April 12th, 2016||

There could not be a more beautiful city to paint than Annapolis, and the 5 day plein air Paint Annapolis competition will bring plein air painters from around the world to this historic city. Plein air means to paint outside, so the streets of Annapolis will be scattered with artists aiming to capture the atmosphere and [...]

Maryland Avenue & State Circle Spring Festival

By |2016-04-13T09:50:44-04:00April 12th, 2016||

The brick paved sidewalks of Maryland Avenue & State Circle are home to some of the most historic buildings in all of Annapolis, with the past seeping out from each street and building. The shops you will discover while strolling this memorable location are full of charm, elegance and  style, and this years May Day [...]

Hammond-Harwood House Holiday Greens Sale

By |2016-12-07T07:43:50-05:00December 10th, 2013|Articles|

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. [...]

The History Of Maryland Avenue: Hammond-Harwood House Edition

By |2016-12-07T07:43:50-05:00November 19th, 2013|Annapolis Activities & Events, Annapolis History, Annapolis Things to Do, Articles, Downtown Annapolis, Maryland Avenue|

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 [...]

Midnight Madness Helps Downtown Businesses and Furthers Christmas Spirit

By |2013-11-14T22:46:01-05:00November 14th, 2013|Annapolis Activities & Events, Annapolis Shopping, Annapolis Things to Do, Articles, Downtown Annapolis, Shop, West Street|

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 [...]

Things to do in Annapolis, September 23-29

By |2013-09-22T13:14:46-04:00September 22nd, 2013|Annapolis Activities & Events, Annapolis Boating & Fishing, Annapolis Family & Children, Annapolis History, Annapolis Things to Do, Articles, Downtown Annapolis, Going Green Annapolis, Maryland Avenue, Play, USNA, West Street|

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, [...]

Maryland Avenue & State Circle’s Fall Festival 2013

By |2013-09-17T09:15:43-04:00September 17th, 2013|Annapolis Activities & Events, Annapolis Things to Do, Articles, Downtown Annapolis, Maryland Avenue, Play, Shop|

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 [...]

Ireland in Annapolis: Galway Bay

By |2016-12-07T07:43:55-05:00July 29th, 2013|Annapolis Restaurants & Bars, Articles, Dine, Downtown Annapolis, Maryland Avenue, Restaurant Reviews|

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 [...]

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