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Introduction
Whether you crave water sports, museums, galleries, or a stroll through a quiet garden, Annapolis offers something to suit every taste.
One of the best ways to experience Annapolis is on the water. Rent a small private boat and discover hidden coves and creeks along the bay. Paddle through the water on a kayak or canoe, catch your own dinner on a sportfishing cruise, or unwind with a sunset sail. If you’re traveling with children, be sure to come aboard for the Pirate Cruise, where the kids get to dress up in pirate garb and fire water cannons.
The past lives on in present day Annapolis, and there is much to see and discover. A great starting point is History Quest, where you can learn about all the ways to experience three centuries of our history. Another must-see is the Annapolis Maritime Museum, which preserves 400 years of maritime history. For a glimpse of daily life in early Annapolis, visit the Benson-Hammond House, one of the area’s last surviving farmhouses. To follow in the footsteps of our early African Americans, take the self-guided African American Heritage Walking Tour, which departs at the Historic Annapolis Foundation Museum Store.
Annapolis is also home to a vibrant arts and entertainment scene. Stop by the Annapolis Pottery to watch potters at work, catch a performance at the Bay Theatre Company, or explore one of the many art galleries downtown.
If you have time for a day trip, visit Historic London Town and Gardens, a 23-acre park in Edgewater, Maryland, that includes woodland gardens, a medicinal garden, and the architectural remains of one of America’s earliest colonial towns. For fishing enthusiasts, a getaway to Deale, Maryland provides access to several marinas along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay.
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