This is a quaint town with lots of original buildings. There are a lot of local businesses and restaurants, not overrun with chains and national brands. I was there while there was a large boat show and there were some nice food booths manned by local groups as fund raisers. Yum! Fresh shucked oysters for $1.00. The state house is right downtown and open for visiting and the whole place is a lot of fun. Also the Naval Academy is right there and you can walk around this beautiful campus.
If you've never been to Annapolis Md and are wondering if it's worth the trip the answer is Yes, Yes, Yes! Lets start with the obvious, the Eastern Shore is famous for crabmeat, so if you're a lover of crabs or crabmeat this is the place to go. I've actually driven from New Jersey in one day just to get a pound or two! Then there's the Naval Academy, so much history and just a marvelous spectacle to behold, watching the cadets everywhere you go! It just makes you so proud of our young men and women in the service! Next the shops and top notch restaurants are second to none. You can spend hours browsing and buying! Be sure to take a sunset sailing cruise if you get a chance...it's so romantic! There are also small tour ships that are marvelous as well! Finally, be sure to just sit for awhile at Ego Alley and watch the boats "show their stuff". It's just Wonderful!!! Need I say more. I keep going back over and over.. Annapolis never bores!
Good alternative to historic main street. Easy parking. Whole Foods, high end gift/clothing stores, good restaurants. If I had to pick one restaurant it would be Paladar. Book a tasting session at Cleo's olive oil and vinegars.
Had a great time meandering with family and friends. More shopping than other attractions but lots of great local restaurants as well.
We visited the area on a weekend getaway from the snows of Pa. The town had a wonderful friendly vibe and was also very picturesque. We enjoyed going in some shops and also walking along the water looking at boats. My young son enjoyed seeing the navy cadets walking around. I'm glad we stopped for the night and we would return .
Really like Whole Foods for a fast meal and food. Also the shops were great. All about faces is a great place to go and get products.
The garage parking here is the best choice, as it is nearer the activity. There is a wide choice of restaurants to suit almost every taste. Palao, Gordon Birsch, Brio, PF Chang, to name a few.The most annoying part of this outdoor mall is that the music has to be blaring at you from speakers mounted along the sidewalk. I don't know where shopping center operators get the idea that shoppers want to hear non-stop annoying music while going from one shop to another. It's bad enough when you go into a shop to hear their own version of aural torture.
Very convenient for good groceries, nice shops and good food. We stop by every time we are in town. From eyeglasses to draft beer to groceries - it is one stop shopping.
This is a good place to shop in Annapolis. There is plenty of free parking (mostly in parking garages), and a wide variety of stores. Everything from Target to Brooks Brothers. There are several interesting shops. One of our favorites is Clio's, selling gourmet olive oils and vinegars. The restaurants range from Salad Works to The Chop House and about everything in between.
This is clean, safe, well maintained shopping area with all of the necessities for selecting the items you may need. All of the chain stores are present, as well as the many chain restaurants, but there are several one of a kind stores not found anywhere but Annapolis. They are lovely, offering specific items found only here. It is a day I look forward to when visiting Annapolis, MD.