{"id":48348,"date":"2014-08-18T12:29:07","date_gmt":"2014-08-18T16:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=48348"},"modified":"2021-08-24T14:45:12","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T18:45:12","slug":"things-to-do-annapolis-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/48348\/things-to-do-annapolis-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things to Do in Annapolis, Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"

The charm of this Chesapeake Bay city comes from two different places: its history and its spirit. With red brick sidewalks and well-preserved buildings<\/a> as far as the eye can see, it’s easy to tune into the city\u2019s early colonial days, when Annapolis was known as the \u201cAthens of America.\u201d<\/p>\n

Urban adventure is everywhere\u2014the USNA midshipmen aren\u2019t the only ones with a waterfront itch\u2014and locals know they\u2019re in the perfect place to take it all in. Whether you\u2019re strolling down Main Street, admiring the colorful historic district, or steering the schooner with the wind in your hair, this small city has something for everyone and makes a perfect weekend getaway\u2014no car required.<\/p>\n

The Eats<\/h2>\n

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Drinks<\/h2>\n

The 1747 Pub at Reynolds Tavern<\/b><\/a> has an indoor-outdoor split, providing two cool vibes for the price of one. The outdoor garden area is lovely in the summertime with a full bar, stringed lights, and a lot going on every week: live music, Shakespeare comedies, trivia nights, and so on. Head inside for a uniquely historic happy hour\u2014the indoor portion of the pub was originally Reynolds\u2019s kitchen back in the 1700s. The stone and brick walls, walk-in fireplace, low ceilings, brick floors, and the original stairwell from the 1737 construction set an interesting scene for sipping craft beers and snacking on truffle fries.<\/p>\n

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The Digs<\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019re looking for some more luxurious digs, the Loews Annapolis Hotel<\/b> <\/b>has pristine suites decked out in nautical decor. Their WEST restaurant and bar offers Chesapeake-inspired dining (From $146\/night.)<\/p>\n

The Dos<\/h2>\n

The Fresh Farm Farmers Market<\/b> next to Ego Alley in downtown Annapolis runs every Sunday through November from 8am to noon. Pick up some fresh greens from The Farm at Our House, some handcrafted grains from Old World Breads and succulent fruit from Blades Orchards; take your organic spread to the harbor for some boat-side bites.<\/p>\n

\"Schooner

For a $10 admission fee, you\u2019ll get full access to the William Paca House & Garden<\/b><\/a>, an impressive mansion and garden property restored by the Historic Annapolis Foundation to its colonial-era splendor. You can opt for a guided tour of the 18th century mansion and pre-Revolutionary War garden, or simply explore the two acres of manicured lawns and lily-padded lakes at your leisure\u2014the perfect way to relax on a quiet afternoon.<\/p>\n

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The Local Tips<\/h2>\n

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For a low-cost spin around the famous harbor, take a Watermark Water Taxi<\/b> and tell your driver you\u2019re not in a rush so you\u2019d like to drop the other passengers off first. This way you can cruise from City Harbor to Eastport with a few fun detours in between and get the most of your $3 ride.<\/p>\n

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Getting to Annapolis<\/h2>\n

Take Amtrak to BWI (about three hours) and book an airport shuttle to Annapolis (roughly 30 minutes), or speak with your hotel\/B&B manager to see what kind of services they offer. Annapolis is very walkable once you arrive, especially if you stay somewhere near the waterfront (like the Flag House Inn). You can also wave down the free trolley that loops around the city to take you outwards to places like Crush Kitchen & Winehouse, the Loews, and 49 West. A water taxi ride is another cheap way to get around and a fun way to go from port to port.<\/p>\n

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Photos: Painting by Guido Borelli,\u00a0Maggie Deegan<\/a>, respective properties, Afar, somenametoforget<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The charm of this Chesapeake Bay city comes from two different places: its history and its spirit. With red brick sidewalks and well-preserved buildings as far as the eye can see, it’s easy to tune into the city\u2019s early colonial days, when Annapolis was known as the \u201cAthens of America.\u201d Urban adventure is everywhere\u2014the USNA […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":104,"featured_media":49553,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[316,1508,1324,1869,358,748],"tags":[238,116,176,201,293,125,110,282,360],"class_list":{"0":"post-48348","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-weekend-getaways","8":"category-amtrak-getaways","9":"category-annapolis","10":"category-editors-picks","11":"category-maryland","12":"category-train-2","13":"tag-adventure","14":"tag-amtrak","15":"tag-bed-and-breakfast","16":"tag-boating","17":"tag-budget-friendly","18":"tag-food","19":"tag-historical-sites","20":"tag-romantic","21":"tag-seafood"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":49553,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/annapolis-guido-borelli-300x240.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48348","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/104"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48348"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48348\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49553"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}