Annapolis
America`s Sailing Capital
General Information
Other Name: Naptown, District: Maryland, State: Mid atlantic, United States of America
Area: 7.6 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English,Spanish
Long Distance Code: +1(410/443)
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Best Time to Visit: June to September and Anytime is a great time to explore Annapolis.
International Access: -Description
Annapolis is a city in the United States. It is the capital of the State of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County.With more surviving 18th century buildings than any other city in the United States, visiting Annapolis is like stepping back in time to the days when the city was a colonial seaport. Known as America’s Sailing Capital, the city is located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and is a paradise for water lovers, famous for its crab cakes, lighthouses, and 500 miles of gorgeous shoreline. Tour the campus of the US Naval Academy, or the Maryland State House, the oldest state capitol still in use.Location
26 miles (42 km) south of Baltimore and about 29 miles (47 km) east of Washington D.C.Climate
Humid subtropical climate
Stroll along the Annapolis City Dock and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The Annapolis waterfront is known to local boaters as "Ego Alley" because it is the weekend and evening scene of a steady parade of expensive yachts. This is the main attraction for most visitors to Annapolis-shopping, dining and watching the boats saunter by.
The museum explores the maritime heritage of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay with exhibits and live entertainment.
Take a sightseeing cruise on the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy a one or two hour cruise, a half or full day cruise or even a multi-day excursion aboard a variety of sailboats.
Since 1788 Market House has been open at City Dock offering a wide selection of foods, from crab cakes to homemade fudge to fresh baked bread to Italian pastries.
Consecrated in 1860, the interior of this magnificent church displays rib-vaulting and a hand carved altar screen that is typical of the Gothic Revival style.
Each summer, a 16th-century English village springs to life on a 125-acre tract in Annapolis. The streets and woods of Revel Grove are filled with wandering musicians, entertainers and citizens of another century. The re-created town brims with fine crafts and art - original jewelry, pottery, leather-work, clothing, prints and sculptures. Food booths, five pubs, eight stages, a jousting arena and lots of games add to the merriment. The festival is held on weekends in late August through October.
Located on the Chesapeake Bay, this park offers seven hundred eighty six acres of recreational opportunities that include swimming, fishing, crabbing, windsurfing, boating, hiking and the use of the beautiful beaches.
This annual sailboat show is an event you wouldn''t want to miss, especially if boats, sailing gear and the like interest you. Loads of people, including visitors and locals, crowd the City Dock every year to witness one of the most exciting events where a host of cruising and racing boats dot the horizon. Apart from this huge display, seminars on sailing and cruising, information on cruises and charters, a sale of boating equipment, accessories, maintenance products and more are also part of the agenda. So there is no better chance to get the know-how on boats and sailing.