Things to do in Annapolis
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Three Centuries Walking Tour
A costumed docent will lead you on a Three Centuries Walking Tour, a great introduction to all things Annapolis. The 10:30am tour leaves from the visitor center and the 1:30pm tour leaves from the information booth at the City Dock; there's a slight variation in sights visited by each, but both cover the country's largest concentration of 18th-century buildings, influential African Americans and colonial spirits who don't want to leave. The associated Pirates of the Chesapeake Cruise is good 'yar'-worthy fun, especially for the kids.
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US Naval Academy
This is the prestigious undergraduate college of the US Navy. The visitor centre conducts tours and has interactive exhibits, but most visitors come to see the formation daily at 12:05 sharp. This is when the 4000 midshipmen and midshipwomen conduct a 20-minute military marching display in the plaza around their massive dormitory - it's bracing stuff.
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State House
The country's oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use, the stately 1772 State House also served as national capital from 1733 to 1734. The Maryland Senate is in action here from January to April. The upside-down giant acorn atop the dome stands for wisdom. Photo ID is required upon entry.
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Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial
At the City Dock, the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial marks the spot where Kunta Kinte - ancestor of Roots author, Alex Haley - was brought in chains from Africa. Haley won the Pulitzer Prize for his epic masterpiece, which begins with Kinte's landing. Bring along some bread to feed the ducks.
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Castlebay
An Oirish pub located downtown run by a true blue Dubliner. There should be no doubt about what you are entering into behind these doors; plenty of green white and gold, lilting music and chewy stout. A packed, popular place with a seafood menu to boot.
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Reynold's Tavern
This beautifully maintained hotel restaurant and bar resides in a proud Georgian building that has seen use as a library, boarding house and hat shop. The cellar level Sly Fox Pub has a ye olde world feel and leans toward a 'reserved' clientelle.
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Woodwind
The beautiful 74ft schooner Woodwind offers two-hour day and sunset cruises. Or splurge for the Woodwind 'boat & breakfast' package (rooms $289, including breakfast), one of the more unique lodging options in town.
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St John's College
Take a self-guided tour through the grounds of St John's College. Originally founded in 1696 as the King William's preparatory school, it's one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the country.
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Hammond-Harwood House
Of the many historical homes in town, the nicest is the Hammond-Harwood House. Completed in 1774 by architect William Buckland, it is considered one of the finest existing British colonial homes in America.
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Annapolis City Safari Segway Tour
90 minutes (Departs Annapolis, Maryland)
by Viator
The 1.5-hour city safari begins with an indoor training session followed by street training in a secluded location. The tour then proceeds past historic locatio…Not LP reviewed
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Chick & Ruth's Delly
A cornerstone of Annapolis, the 'delly' is bursting with affable quirkiness and a stressfully large menu. Sandwiches are named after famous local folks - Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski is the open-faced tuna.
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Galway Bay
The epitome of a power-broker bar, the Irish-owned and -operated restaurant-pub is the dark sort of hideaway where political deals go down over Jameson, stouts and mouth-watering seafood specialties.
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Watermark Cruises
The best way to explore the city's maritime heritage is on the water. Watermark Cruises, which operates the Three Centuries Walking Tour, offers a variety of cruise options.
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Chase-Lloyd House
Annapolis has more 18th-century buildings than any other city in America. This includes the Chase-Lloyd House, the latter still partially used as a home for elderly women.
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Middleton Tavern
One of the oldest continuously operating pubs in the country. As you'd expect from a waterside pub, the menu features some of the freshest seafood around. Live music most nights.
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Bagels And…
This is a good kosher spot that serves some of the best bagels and bialys (like a flatter bagel that substitutes the center hole for a pocket of diced onions) in the state.
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William Paca House & Garden
Annapolis has more 18th-century buildings than any other city in America. This includes the 18th-century William Paca House & Garden.
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Rams Head Tavern
The best bar in town serves good eats and tasty microbrews in an attractive oak-paneled setting, while hot live (tickets $11 to $60) acts burn up the stage.
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Buddy's Crabs & Ribs
The $12.95 all-you-can-eat weekday lunch buffet is the best value in town. Kids under five eat free, and kids aged six to 10 for half-price.
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City Dock Café
We will swear by the café mocha here, which must be the tastiest rocket fuel we've ever imbibed.
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Maryland State House
The heart of Annapolis is the Maryland State House. A dignified domed building built in 1792, it served as the first capitol of the fledgling United States and as a meeting place for the Continental Congress from 1783 to 1784. The period artwork and furnishings are worth a peek around; guided tours are also available.
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