Guidebook for Annapolis
Food Scene
There are MANY restaurants within walking distance of the place to take advantage of -- here are a few of our favorites.
Amazing croissants, cinnamon market buns, baguettes, quiche, coffee, tea
54 locals recommend
Bakers & Co.
618 Chesapeake AveAmazing croissants, cinnamon market buns, baguettes, quiche, coffee, tea
A block from the space... this little family owned market has great coffee, breakfast and sandwiches as well as snacks etc.
22 locals recommend
Leeward Market | Café & Grocery
601 Second StA block from the space... this little family owned market has great coffee, breakfast and sandwiches as well as snacks etc.
As Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.... this neighborhood bar is a great place to hang with the locals.
95 locals recommend
Davis's Pub
400 Chester AveAs Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.... this neighborhood bar is a great place to hang with the locals.
A favorite of Jimmy Buffet's and the sailing community. This local bar has great food and family atmosphere.
127 locals recommend
Boatyard Bar & Grill
400 Fourth StA favorite of Jimmy Buffet's and the sailing community. This local bar has great food and family atmosphere.
Fabulous seafood and intimate setting. A short walk from the space.
26 locals recommend
O'Learys Seafood Restaurant
310 Third StreetFabulous seafood and intimate setting. A short walk from the space.
Locally owned. Best steak in town. A short walk from the space.
60 locals recommend
Lewnes' Steakhouse
401 Fourth StLocally owned. Best steak in town. A short walk from the space.
Local, fresh, great breakfast & lunch nook overlooking the water. Open 7:00am - 3:00pm daily. A short walk from the space.
16 locals recommend
Bread and Butter Kitchen
303 Second StLocal, fresh, great breakfast & lunch nook overlooking the water. Open 7:00am - 3:00pm daily. A short walk from the space.
Wonderful food, over looking the water. A short walk from the space. Enjoy award winning cream of crab soup. One of the only restaurants that still makes a Ceasar Salad at your table. Another favorite is their Seafood Greek Salad.
81 locals recommend
Carrol's Creek Cafe
410 Severn AveWonderful food, over looking the water. A short walk from the space. Enjoy award winning cream of crab soup. One of the only restaurants that still makes a Ceasar Salad at your table. Another favorite is their Seafood Greek Salad.
Forward Brewing
418 Fourth StLocal Brewery within walking distance of the space.
Wonderful wines - artisan pizzas - get there early to avoid a long wait or enjoy wine while you wait.
126 locals recommend
Vin 909 Winecafe
909 Bay Ridge AveWonderful wines - artisan pizzas - get there early to avoid a long wait or enjoy wine while you wait.
Always a great place to go for a special occasion, a great steak and they have Happy Hour in the Bar from 4-6:30pm.
35 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
301 Severn AveAlways a great place to go for a special occasion, a great steak and they have Happy Hour in the Bar from 4-6:30pm.
Great atmosphere to dine on the water and watch the boats go by. If you get there early there is a happy hour in the bar from 4:30 -6:00 pm
68 locals recommend
Chart House
300 Second StGreat atmosphere to dine on the water and watch the boats go by. If you get there early there is a happy hour in the bar from 4:30 -6:00 pm
NAM'S PHO
This is the best Vietnamese food ever! Not open on Wednesday
Arts & Culture
Annapolis has a vibrant theatre community. Lots of local art galleries as well a walking tours.
This award winning community theatre usually has something happening every weekend. Don't worry if it says sold out -- show up 30 minutes before a show and get on the waiting list. You will likely get in to see the show
12 locals recommend
The Colonial Players
108 East StThis award winning community theatre usually has something happening every weekend. Don't worry if it says sold out -- show up 30 minutes before a show and get on the waiting list. You will likely get in to see the show
A wonderful gem -- throughout the summer this theatre performs musicals Thursday-Sunday evenings at 8:30pm. A fun night out in downtown Annapolis!
22 locals recommend
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre
143 Compromise StA wonderful gem -- throughout the summer this theatre performs musicals Thursday-Sunday evenings at 8:30pm. A fun night out in downtown Annapolis!
Shopping
This little street has lots of fun and funky shops. Hop on the water taxi and walk up toward the State House - it is one of the streets off of State Circle
15 locals recommend
Maryland Avenue
Maryland AvenueThis little street has lots of fun and funky shops. Hop on the water taxi and walk up toward the State House - it is one of the streets off of State Circle
Interesting and unique items at the base of Main Street - continue walking up Main Street for a variety of other stores and restaurants.
23 locals recommend
Historic Annapolis Museum Store
77 Main StInteresting and unique items at the base of Main Street - continue walking up Main Street for a variety of other stores and restaurants.
Lots of Shops and restaurants on this street leading up to St. Anne's Episcopal Church or the State house.
24 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetLots of Shops and restaurants on this street leading up to St. Anne's Episcopal Church or the State house.
Essentials
This shopping plaza has just about everything you might need.
Walgreens Pharmacy
China Wok - Chinese Take Away
Dry Cleaners;
Eastport Liquor Store
MORE Restaurants - Adams Ribs, Eastport Kitchen, Sammy's
Gym
Dollar Store
Farmers Market (in the summer season only)
Eastport Shopping Center
1023 Bay Ridge AveWalgreens Pharmacy
China Wok - Chinese Take Away
Dry Cleaners;
Eastport Liquor Store
MORE Restaurants - Adams Ribs, Eastport Kitchen, Sammy's
Gym
Dollar Store
Farmers Market (in the summer season only)
Getting Around
The water taxi runs to several stops around town accessible by water. City Dock, Chart House, Carrolls, Creek, Davis' Pub, Sam's On the Waterfront, and more! This is a great way to get around Annapolis (and fun) $4 - $6 cash depending on the distance.
In addition, Watermark Tours offer a variety of tours by land or sea. Walking tours of historic Annapolis, cruises, ghost tours, Pirate Tours - and more.
32 locals recommend
Watermark Tours, Charters, Cruises
1 Dock StThe water taxi runs to several stops around town accessible by water. City Dock, Chart House, Carrolls, Creek, Davis' Pub, Sam's On the Waterfront, and more! This is a great way to get around Annapolis (and fun) $4 - $6 cash depending on the distance.
In addition, Watermark Tours offer a variety of tours by land or sea. Walking tours of historic Annapolis, cruises, ghost tours, Pirate Tours - and more.
Parks & Nature
Enjoy the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay region.
Stand up paddle board, Kayak, etc -- great way to get out on the water.
17 locals recommend
Capital SUP
655 Edgewood RdStand up paddle board, Kayak, etc -- great way to get out on the water.
Beautiful Park - lots of trails - activities include the occasional concert, bike rentals, kayak rentals, dog park and more.
126 locals recommend
Quiet Waters Park
600 Quiet Waters Park RdBeautiful Park - lots of trails - activities include the occasional concert, bike rentals, kayak rentals, dog park and more.
Set sail on the Wilma Lee! A short walk from our space. Learn about Annapolis' rich maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. A great venue for weddings and groups - also a home for Capital stand up paddle - you can also catch the water taxi here! https://amaritime.org/
61 locals recommend
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
723 Second StSet sail on the Wilma Lee! A short walk from our space. Learn about Annapolis' rich maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. A great venue for weddings and groups - also a home for Capital stand up paddle - you can also catch the water taxi here! https://amaritime.org/
A short walk from the space. A great way to enjoy Annapolis from the water.
18 locals recommend
Annapolis Canoe and Kayak, LLC
311 Third StA short walk from the space. A great way to enjoy Annapolis from the water.
Sightseeing
This beautiful church in the center of Downtown Annapolis, can be seen in many movies and tv shows (West Wing, House of Cards) this historic church is older than America and the music is great -- they often have free concerts on Thursday evenings and of course Sundays are free too :)
8 locals recommend
St. Anne's Church
199 Duke of Gloucester StThis beautiful church in the center of Downtown Annapolis, can be seen in many movies and tv shows (West Wing, House of Cards) this historic church is older than America and the music is great -- they often have free concerts on Thursday evenings and of course Sundays are free too :)
The Naval Academy is an impressive and prestigious institution. If you have an opportunity to tour the grounds, visit the museum with the worlds second largest collection of ship models, it's buildings and chapel, it is a beautiful spot. Bring your ID or they will not let you on the base.
140 locals recommend
Naval Academy
The Naval Academy is an impressive and prestigious institution. If you have an opportunity to tour the grounds, visit the museum with the worlds second largest collection of ship models, it's buildings and chapel, it is a beautiful spot. Bring your ID or they will not let you on the base.
Once the Capital of the USA, now the Capital of our state. Our founding fathers walked these streets and debated in these buildings. Also visit the local shops and restaurants on the outer edges of state circle.
81 locals recommend
Maryland State House
100 State CirOnce the Capital of the USA, now the Capital of our state. Our founding fathers walked these streets and debated in these buildings. Also visit the local shops and restaurants on the outer edges of state circle.
William Paca House & Garden
186 Prince George StVisit the beautiful Paca Gardens.