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Things to Do in Annapolis

Annapolis by Boat
Come aboard and see The Bay the way the locals do, with Captain Rick, on his diesel powered 30' Alura Express Cruiser, "Inndependent." Regularly scheduled and custom intineraries available.
417 Severn Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-336-8365

The Waterfront-Annapolis Marriott Waterfron Hotel
The Waterfront, located at the Annapolis Marriott, provides a downtown venue to rent sail and electric boats and two-hour sails on the 74-foot schooner "Woodwind."
80 Compromise Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-7837
http://www.schoonerwoodwind.com

Schedule
Tuesday through Sunday
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rates
Weekday Daytime: $25 Adults, $23 Seniors, $15 Children 12 and under.
Sunset Sail and Weekends: $29 Adults, $27 Seniors, $15 Children 12 and under.

Annapolis Tours
Three Centuries Tours offers walking tours conducted by guides in colonial attire. Discover the history of Annapolis and the tradition of the United States Naval Academy. Daily April-October 10:30 am from the Visitors Center, 26 West Street - 1:30pm from the Information Booth, City Dock. SATURDAYS ONLY from November to March 1:30pm from the Informatin Booth, City Dock
48 Maryland Avenue,
Annapplis, MD 21401
410-263-5401
http://www.annapolis-tours.com

Annapolis Walkabout
Architectural historian offers walking tours of Historic District and U.S. Naval Academy. Depart from Visitors Center at 11:30am Saturdays and Sundays, April-October. Tours by reservation year-round.
223 South Cherry Grove Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-8253

Discover Annapolis Tours
Enjoy a fun tour in a climate-controlled minicoach! Friendly guides describe Annapolis waterfront, history, architecture, folklore and trivia. One-hour tours depart from the Visitor Center daily, April-November; most weekends, December-March.
410-626-6000
http://www.discover-annapolis.com
info@discover-annapolis.com

Rates
The fare for adults is $14; young people ages 11-15 are $7, children 10 and under are $3. Preschoolers are free. Sorry, no senior discount.

Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden
A six acre botanical garden featuring representations of Maryland's natural communities-awestern Maryland forest, a stream-side environment and an Eastern Shore peninsula. Open daily dawn to dusk. Free.
Gift shop open 9am - 3pm Mon. - Fri.
Tawes State Office Building, Taylor Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-8189
dmyers@dnr.state.md.us

Heritage Tours
Escorted day and evening tours, via air-conditioned motorcoaches to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Departures daily April-October. Complimentary Visitors Center pick up and return for parties of 10 or more. Reservations required.
768 Cecil Avenue,
Millersville, MD 21108
410-923-2771
capitolkoa@worldnet.att.net

Historic Annapolis Foundation Walking Tours
Offering two self-guided walking tours, "Historic Annapolis Walk with Walter Cronkite" and the "African American Heritage Walking Tour," available at the Historic Annapolis Foundation Museum Store. Open seven days a week.
77 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
410-268-5576

Maryland State House Tours
Free walk-in tours of the first floor are given at 11am and 3pm every day. The Welcome Center is open 9am to 5pm Mon-Fri and weekends from 10am until 4pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
91 State House Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-974-3400

Watermark Cruises
40 and 90 minute narrated boat tours and "Day on teh Bay" excursions to St. Michaels, Rock Hall and Baltimore leave from Annapolis Harbor.
P.O. Box 3350
Annapolis, MD 21403
Tour Information: 410-268-7600
Private Charter: 410-268-7601
Water Taxi: 410-263-0033
http://www.watermarkcruises.com

Watermark Cruises provides private boat parties and public boat tours in historic downtown Annapolis, Maryland. They offer elegant corporate entertaining venues and one-of-a-kind wedding and reception sites aboard the Chesapeake Bay's largest luxury yacht, Catherine Marie. Sightseeing tours have been offered to the public for over 30 years.

Benson Hammond House
Early 19th century farmhouse built by Thomas Benson, on the National Register of Historic Places. Contains four period rooms, museum and muesum shop.
Open Tues. through Sat. 11am - epm. Free
7101 Aviation Boulevard
Linthicum, MD 21090
410-768-9518

Charles Carrol House
Home of Charles Carroll, the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence and one of the wealthiest men in colonial America. Partially restored House, 18th centurn terraced gardens overlooking Spa Creek. Open Fri. and Sun. 12-4pm, Sat. 10-2pm, or by appointment. Fee.
107 Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401-2504
410-269-1737

Chase-Lloyd House
Georgian mansion built in 1769 by Samuel Chae, a singer of the Declaration of Independence. The house is open for tours March 1 through December 30, Mon.-Sat. Closed Jan-Feb holidays and the eves of holidays.
22 Maryland Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-2723

City Dock
Colonial port once surrounded by warehouses, a ship carpenter's lot and taverns. Present site of waterfront park, headquarters of the Harbor Master and Visitors Information Booth.

Government House
Official residence of Governor. Built during the Victorian period.
Collection of Maryland antiques.
Jan-Mar., open Tuesday and Thursday, 10am - 2pm
Apr-Dec. open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10am - 2pm By appointment. Free.
State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-974-3531
http://www.gov.state.md.us

Hammond-Harwood House
Pre-Revolutionary War-era residence. This Georgian masterpiece provides and interesting perspective on Annapolis history. Family portraiture and a beautiful garden setting.
19 Maryland Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-269-1714
http://www.hammondharwoodhouse.org
clively@hammondharwoodhouse.org

Historic London Town and Gardens
National Historic Landmark on the South River, minutes from Annapolis. Dramatic waterfront setting with eight acres of woodland gardens. Archaeological digs on an ongoing basis. House tours. Mon-Sat 10-4 Sun. 12-4
839 Londontown Road
Edgewater, MD 21037
410-222-1919
londntwn@historiclondontown.com

St. John's College
Traces its origins back to King William's School founded in 1696. Site of Revolutionary and Civil War encampments. Continues a long tradition of liberal arts education with present "great books" curriculum.
60 College Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-2371

St. Mary's Church
Victorian-Gothic structure, consecrated in 1860. The interior displays the rib-vaulting and handcarved altar screen typical of the Gothic Revival Style.
Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-2396

William Paca House & Garden
Georgian mansion built by William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Two-acre Paca Garden features parterres, herb/vegetable area dn fish-shaped pond. Open daily March-December. Group tours by reservation. Fee.
186 Prince George Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-5553
http://www.annapolis.org