Annapolis Maryland is a state capital rich in history and culture attracting a large number of annual visitors. There are a multitude of fine hotels in downtown Annapolis, well-kept bed and breakfast accommodations, and historical inns that make for a comfortable stay while in town. Most of the best known hotels are within walking distance of the major sightseeing landmarks, including the Annapolis waterfront district and the United States Naval Academy. read more…

Annapolis Maryland is a rich city, brimming with history, music, and an almost limitless supply of things to do. Dining in Annapolis is especially delectable; restaurant choices range from upscale establishments to small but tasty pubs and family-run diners. Built on the Chesapeake Bay, the city of Annapolis MD has a wonderful selection of seafood restaurants that serve fresh and delicious dishes. For those who do not have a taste for seafood, French, Italian, Japanese, and traditional American fare are only a few of the options available. The majority of Annapolis restaurants are clustered around the Main Street area, spilling into Church Circle and Dock Street, which is built along the Annapolis waterfront. read more…

By Beth Rubin – West Street has a pretty new face—several of them, in fact. Once a major eyesore of ramshackle buildings and down-on-their-luckers, West Street has undergone a major nip and tuck. And it looks mahvalous.

A short stroll from the Naval Academy, and the Main Street and Maryland Avenue shopping districts, West Street has morphed into a hip and happening ‘hood.

Until the makeover began a decade ago, the turf belonged largely to prostitutes, drug dealers, and lost tourists searching for City Dock. To drive down the street was to risk eviscerating your buggy’s belly or disappearing in a pothole bigger than Peoria.

Best I can recall, when I arrived from the D.C. ‘burbs in the mid-80’s, the Rams Head tavern, then a teeny basement brew-and-burger joint, and a mom-and-pop pizza parlor were the only draws. read more…