Travel With Me To Annapolis, MD!


Travel Story Assignment:
Annapolis, MD
Known for its amazing blue crabs…, 




Its historic sights and inns…



And its famous military academy…


These are just a few reasons why Annapolis, the capital city of Maryland, is a wonderful destination to put on a ‘places to visit’ bucket list. Annapolis offers a wide variety of both seafood, and non-seafood restaurants, sights and architecture are of historic beauty and value to visitors, and Annapolis is also the home to the United States Naval Academy.
According to experts on Annapolis.com, being home to the US Naval Academy means that Annapolis, or ‘Naptown,’ as it is sometimes called, “is influenced by the military and collegiate traditions that come with having a major military and world class academic institution within the city boundaries.”  
Annapolis is also known as known for its sailing, since the city has dockside views of the Chesapeake Bay, as well as dock access to sail off into the Bay.



TripAdvisor is a great resource for visitors to use when seeking out the best sights to see, the best tours to take, the best seafood restaurants to eat at and the best attractions to experience.

Here are the top things to do in Annapolis, MD according to TripAdvisor experts:

Top Three Sights to See…
The first sight to see would be the United States Naval Academy Base/ Docks:
The U.S. Naval Academy prepares young men and women to be of higher ranking officers in the Navy. They prepare by strengthening their character and abilities to serve their country efficiently. They attend the academy for four years, and they are required to serve their country for five years. The campus grounds are beautiful, and the campus would be a nice spot to take a stroll with a loved one.

The second sight to see would be downtown Annapolis/ Historic District/ Main Street:
Annapolis is famous for its historical setting and scenery, its nautical shops, and its fresh seafood restaurants. Main street is the centerpiece of Annapolis where all the above and more is located. Visiting Annapolis, means visiting Main street and the historic district to get the full Annapolis, MD experience.
The third sight to see would be Quiet Waters Park:
A beautiful park located near the South River. The park is a beautiful spot for a stroll along its many scenic trails. The park has pavilions that can be rented for events such as weddings, parties, reunions and more. The park also holds various concerts throughout the year, and during the winter months there is an outdoor ice skating rink.

Top Tours of Annapolis…
1.      Capital Stand-up Paddle boarding
2.      Watermark Cruises and Tours
3.      Schooner Woodwind (boat tour)
4.      Annapolis Urban Adventures (city tour)
5.      Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake (sightseeing/boat tour)
6.      Colonial Tours of Annapolis (historical tour)
7.      Annapolis Tours and Crawls (night tour/bar, club & pub tours)
8.      Free! Annapolis Walking tour
Top Three Seafood Restaurants to eat at…
1.      Boatyard Bar & Grill
2.      Carol’s Creek
3.      Cantler’s Riverside Inn
Top Three Cheap eats…
1.      Chick and Ruth’s Deli
2.      Mission BBQ
3.      Potato Valley Café
Top Three Museums to visit…
1.      Annapolis Maritime Museum
2.      Banneker-Douglas Museum
3.      Historic Annapolis Museum and Store


These are just a few of the many, many sights, tours restaurants, attractions and museums to check out in Annapolis. Whether you are a college student, a family of seven or an elderly couple, the city of Annapolis, Maryland offers a special experience for travelers all over the world.












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