Annapolis and its surroundings Central Maryland is located on the Chesapeake Bay’s western shore, where the Chesapeake Bay Bridge has its terminus. The colonial waterfront city of Annapolis, dubbed the sailing capital of the world, presents plenty of top-notch sight-seeing, eating and shopping venues. But there’s more to explore. With miles of shoreline above and below Annapolis, the area boasts numerous charming waterfront historic towns like Edgewater, Deale and Shady Side. Several well-known seafood restaurants[...]
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A non-profit in Annapolis, Maryland that offers sailing, fishing, radio-controlled sailboat, and wellness programs to people with disabilities, wounded veterans and children in underserved communities.
30 runs; 3 cabins
Welcomes guests with 77 beautifully-appointed guest rooms, suites and cottages; wellness-focused treatments at the full service spa and salon; and around 17,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space. Guests and locals alike enjoy multiple dining options including a gourmet cafe and Knoxie's Table. At Knoxie's dishes are prepared from scratch using local produce and seafood.
The 19th-century engineering feat nicknamed "The Grand Old Ditch" has become a hub of outdoor recreational activity, with biking, bird watching and mule-drawn barge rides.
Four-mile tour with exhibits along Patuxent River. Pick up the tour brochure at the Patuxent River Park Visitor's Center.
Awaken amazing sunrises by the bay in a comfy, eclectic, working artists home/studio for two. Experience Resort Style Service and amenities without the fuss.
The small white clapboard house was the home of Eliza Bailey and her family. Eliza was Frederick Douglass's sister. Eliza and her two children were sold by Thomas Auld to her free husband Peter in 1836 for $100 (a debt which they both worked for almost five years to repay). On Maryland's Frederick Douglass Driving Tour.
These local eateries are dedicated to supporting local farmers while providing diners with meals that rely on fresh, in-season ingredients. Restaurants With Their Own Farms and Gardens The Elkridge Furnace Inn grows heirloom, organic vegetables in an onsite garden and partners with local farms for its fresh meats. The Manor Tavern in Monkton grows some of the organic ingredients it uses in its dishes while buying others from local vendors. In Howard County's Maple Lawn[...]