Annapolis and Southern Maryland Travel Guide
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The past is never far away from the present among the coves, rivers, and creeks of the Chesapeake Bay's lesser-known western shore. In the lively port of Annapolis, Colonial Maryland continues to assert itself. Today "Crabtown," as the state capital is sometimes called, has one of the highest concentrations of 18th-century buildings in the nation, including more than 50 that predate the Revolutionary War.
Annapolis and Southern Maryland Hotels
There are many places to stay near the heart of Annapolis, as well as at area B&Bs and chain motels a few miles outside town. A unique "Crabtown" option...read more
Annapolis and Southern Maryland Restaurants
In the beginning, there was crab: crab cakes, crab soup, whole crabs to crack. These days, most likely because of overfishing and habitat changes, crabs...read more
Things To Do in Annapolis and Southern Maryland
Annapolis and southern Maryland encompass the Western...read more
Travel Deals in Annapolis and Southern Maryland
- $135.00 & up : 3.5-star hotels in Annapolis Hotwire
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- $116.00 & up : 3-star hotels in Annapolis — $116 Hotwire
- Book 3-Star SpringHill Suites Annapolis in Annapolis Fr $208+/Nt — $208 Expedia
- $158.00 & up : 4-star hotels in Annapolis — $158 Hotwire
Annapolis and Southern Maryland Experiences
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Experience Colonial History: The U.S. Congress met in the Maryland State House from 1783 to 1784, and two significant events occurred during that... Read more
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Of course, one of the main attractions of Annapolis is the Bay itself. Short of owning your own boat, there are many ways for visitors to sample... Read more
News & Features
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Memorial Day is the unofficial start of what we like to call "weekend getaway season."... Read more
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Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants
Wineries have a very obvious main draw.... Read more
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Trip Ideas, Outdoors
The Aran Islands (Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer) are three small, but adventure-packed islands o... Read more
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· Forums Trip Reports
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The group to which I belong visited the relatively new London Town museum. Read more
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After finding out that the Walters Art Museum ( http://thewalters.org/ ) in Baltimore Md. was hosting a one-day exhibit of my county's high school art students, and since my next door neighbor's work is Read more
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