Guidebook for Annapolis
Food Scene
Best breakfast in town along with great deli and Crab Cakes. An Annapolis institution - very short walk - usually a line out the door....
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Chick & Ruth's Delly
165 Main StBest breakfast in town along with great deli and Crab Cakes. An Annapolis institution - very short walk - usually a line out the door....
Joss Café & Sushi Bar
195 Main StSushi
Harry Browne's Restaurant
66 State CirBrunch
McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar
8 Market SpaceAnnapolis Favorite
Boatyard Bar & Grill
400 Fourth StGreat sailing venue, food and drink
Best deck view of the harbor. Spa Creek used to be called Carrols Creek (after Charles Carrolton one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and Annapolis land owner) - hence the name.
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Carrol's Creek Cafe
410 Severn AveBest deck view of the harbor. Spa Creek used to be called Carrols Creek (after Charles Carrolton one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and Annapolis land owner) - hence the name.
Davis's Pub
400 Chester AveYou really want to be a local...
Best Authentic Irish Pub in town, Great food and drinks, live music Friday evenings and late Sunday afternoons. On Maryland Ave along with some nice shops.
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Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub
63 Maryland AveBest Authentic Irish Pub in town, Great food and drinks, live music Friday evenings and late Sunday afternoons. On Maryland Ave along with some nice shops.
Federal House Bar
22 Market SpaceThe old "Riordans" - re-done. Good food and view.
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
80 Compromise StGreat view of Ego Alley from the deck bar.
Best BBQ in town and great supporter of our military and first responders!
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MISSION BBQ
142 Dock StBest BBQ in town and great supporter of our military and first responders!
Level a small plates lounge
69 West StExcellent small plates and wine/beer selection
Picking crabs is a summer ritual in Maryland and Cantler's has some of the best crabs around along with a great water view. About a 15 minute Uber ride - can be crowded on summer weekends but worth the wait!
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Cantler's Riverside Inn
458 Forest Beach RdPicking crabs is a summer ritual in Maryland and Cantler's has some of the best crabs around along with a great water view. About a 15 minute Uber ride - can be crowded on summer weekends but worth the wait!
Ice cream and Annapolis go hand in hand. Red Bean is on Main St and serves vanilla or chocolate with some creative mix-ins - great choice!
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The Red Bean
220 Main StIce cream and Annapolis go hand in hand. Red Bean is on Main St and serves vanilla or chocolate with some creative mix-ins - great choice!
For more traditional "scooped" ice cream all made on site!
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Annapolis Ice Cream Company
196 Main StFor more traditional "scooped" ice cream all made on site!
Top seafood restaurant in town - nice walk to Eastport. A bit pricey but an excellent choice for a special occasion.
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O'Learys Seafood Restaurant
310 Third StreetTop seafood restaurant in town - nice walk to Eastport. A bit pricey but an excellent choice for a special occasion.
Excellent food using local farms with indoor and sidewalk dining. Washingtonian top 100.
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Preserve
164 Main StExcellent food using local farms with indoor and sidewalk dining. Washingtonian top 100.
Short walk over to Eastport. Husband/wife team from San Francisco. Small place in an former home with some outdoor seating. Nice wine selection at great prices. Excellent small plates and wood oven pizza. Don't miss the homemade butterscotch pudding for desert. No reservations and expect a wait. Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurant.
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Vin 909 Winecafe
909 Bay Ridge AveShort walk over to Eastport. Husband/wife team from San Francisco. Small place in an former home with some outdoor seating. Nice wine selection at great prices. Excellent small plates and wood oven pizza. Don't miss the homemade butterscotch pudding for desert. No reservations and expect a wait. Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent wine list by the bottle or glass. Try their pizza.
Red, red wine... - Neil Diamond and UB40 would approve...
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Red Red Wine Bar
189 B Main St Excellent wine list by the bottle or glass. Try their pizza.
Red, red wine... - Neil Diamond and UB40 would approve...
49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery
49 West StCoffee House
Rams Head Tavern Annapolis
33 West StWell known musicians
Music on two floors - piano bar and live band Saturdays. Goes back to General Washiongton's days...
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Middleton Tavern
2 Market SpaceMusic on two floors - piano bar and live band Saturdays. Goes back to General Washiongton's days...
Music, movies outdoors (Sunday nights in the summer), great indoor bar from the 1700s and great food!
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Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub
7 Church CirMusic, movies outdoors (Sunday nights in the summer), great indoor bar from the 1700s and great food!
Chesapeake Brewing Company
114 West StYou need to visit the "Beat Army" bar.
Sightseeing
State Capital was the US Capital for a short time. Washington resigned his commission in the Senate Chamber and the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary war was drafted there.
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State Circle
State CircleState Capital was the US Capital for a short time. Washington resigned his commission in the Senate Chamber and the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary war was drafted there.
Ego Alley
1 Dock StreetWatch the boats parade by "Ego Alley" - downtown.
Annual croquet match against USNA, 4 year degree on the classics.
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St. John's College
60 College AveAnnual croquet match against USNA, 4 year degree on the classics.
William Paca House & Garden
186 Prince George StHe signed the Declaration of Independence!
Charles Carroll House
107 Duke of Gloucester StRoman Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence.
"Roots" author Alex Hailey and a self guided history of Kunte Kinte who was brought to Annapolis as part of the slave trade. Foot of ego alley with street singers usually present.
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Kunta Kinte Plaque
144-198 Compromise St"Roots" author Alex Hailey and a self guided history of Kunte Kinte who was brought to Annapolis as part of the slave trade. Foot of ego alley with street singers usually present.
Parks & Nature
Acton's Cove Waterfront Park
14 South StShort walk, great view,
Quiet Waters Park Road
Quiet Waters Park RoadEntertainment & Activities
Short sailing adventure at the Marriott - two schooners.
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Schooner Woodwind Sailing Cruises
80 Compromise StShort sailing adventure at the Marriott - two schooners.
Great paddle board rental shop right across Spa Creek (walkable)
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Capital SUP
655 Edgewood RdGreat paddle board rental shop right across Spa Creek (walkable)
Paddle up Spa Creek for a great tour or head out to the Bay if you dare!
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Annapolis Canoe and Kayak, LLC
311 Third StPaddle up Spa Creek for a great tour or head out to the Bay if you dare!
Rent your own boat and tour Annapolis from the water. Located in Eastport near the Charthouse. Boat can set up to 10 people.
Annapolis Electric Boat Rentals, LLC
Rent your own boat and tour Annapolis from the water. Located in Eastport near the Charthouse. Boat can set up to 10 people.
Arts & Culture
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre
143 Compromise StGreat outdoor venue
Great gift shop with museum on the upper floors
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Historic Annapolis Museum Store
77 Main StGreat gift shop with museum on the upper floors
African American history in Maryland and Annapolis.
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Banneker-Douglass Museum
84 Franklin StAfrican American history in Maryland and Annapolis.
Great exhibits on crabbing, oysters, older sailboats.
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Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
723 Second StGreat exhibits on crabbing, oysters, older sailboats.
Hammond-Harwood House
19 Maryland AveOriginal colonial home - numerous period pieces.
Everything Else
First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis
171 Duke of Gloucester StAt the end of the block.
St. Mary's Church
109 Duke of Gloucester StCatholic Church - we sing at 10:30 mass!
St. Anne's Church
199 Duke of Gloucester StOldest church in town - 1792.