CENTRAL MARYLAND ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Central Maryland Aberdeen HISTORY & HERITAGE Cruises on the Bay by Watermark Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, Inc. 18 N Howard St, Aberdeen, 410-273-6325 www.aberdeenroom.org Tells the story of Aberdeen and its surrounding area through artifacts, exhibits, displays, library, and exterior story windows. d SPORTS 1 Dock St, Annapolis, 21401 410-268-7601 http://cruisesonthebay.com Offering sightseeing cruises to visitors and residents of Annapolis for over 45 years. Cruises run daily through early spring until early fall with Special Event cruises all year long. Chase-Lloyd House 22 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-2723 www.chaselloydhouse.org Georgian townhouse begun in 1769 by Samuel Chase, lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence. NHL, NHD. $ Thurgood Marshall Memorial Lawyer’s Mall, Maryland State House, Annapolis, 410-946-5423 https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/ mdstatehouse/html/thurgood_ memorial.html Frederick Douglass Statue at the Maryland State House Great Frogs Winery Ripken Stadium 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen, 410-297-9292 www.ironbirdsbaseball.com/stadium Home to the Aberdeen IronBirds and the short season Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. d 3218 Harness Creek Rd, Annapolis, 410-626-6193 www.greatfrogs.com Crafting wines with rustic expression and artisan approach. 100 State Cir, Annapolis, 410-946-5423 https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/ mdstatehouse/html/old-house-of-delegates-chamber.html On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Outdoor memorial honors first African-American Supreme Court Justice, who served for 24 years. His most famous case ended racial segregation in American public schools. OUTDOOR RECREATION Annapolis Bay Charters Infinity Theatre Company Government House Annapolis ARTS & CULTURE Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre Inc. 143 Compromise St, Annapolis, 410-268-9212 https://summergarden.com 200-seat community theater presents Broadway musicals “under the stars” across from the City Dock. d $ 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, 443-261-5130, 1-877-501-8499 www.infinitytheatrecompany.com Professional theater that inspires and transforms artists and audiences through the infinite possibilities found only in theater. 110 State Cir, Annapolis, 410-974-3531 www.msa.md.gov/msa/homepage/html/ govhouse.html Georgian-style Colonial mansion is the official residence of Maryland’s Governor. Open for tours by appointment. 7080 Bembe Beach Rd #211A, Annapolis, 410-268-2140, 1-866-469-0912 www.annapolisbaycharters.net A local Annapolis fleet of 14 boats—both monohulls and catamarans. Also offering worldwide charters at 65 locations. Annapolis City Marina Hammond-Harwood House Maryland Horse Industry Board Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St, Annapolis, 410-263-0907 www.annapolissymphony.org Presents the finest in classical repertoire in its Masterworks series, Holiday Pops concert, and kid-friendly family concerts. $ 50 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis, 410-841-5798 www.mda.maryland.gov/horseboard The Maryland Horse Industry Board is a commodities board promoting all aspects of the state’s $2.1B equine industry. d $ See ad on page 7. 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-4683 www.hammondharwoodhouse.org Masterpiece of 18th-century American architecture and a NHL. Open for guided tours showcasing a collection of historic Maryland-made art and furniture. $ 410 Severn Ave, Annapolis, 410-268-0660 www.annapoliscitymarina.com Slips are fully equipped with fuel, dockage, parking. Ice, beer, and wine available. Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind Harriet Tubman Statue at the Maryland State House 100 State Cir, Annapolis, 410-946-5423 https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/ mdstatehouse/html/old-house-of-delegates-chamber.html On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Maryland State Archives Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St, Annapolis, 410-263-5544, 410-280-5640 www.marylandhall.org Multi-disciplinary arts center providing exceptional opportunities for lifelong community participation in arts education, the visual arts, and performing arts. ATTRACTIONS Hall of Records, 350 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, 410-260-6400, 1-800-235-4045 www.mdsa.net Permanent records depository. Free search room for family history, legal research (vital records, newspapers, etc). A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Hogshead U.S. Naval Academy Alex Haley Memorial/Kunta Kinte Plaque Sidewalk at head of City Dock, Annapolis www.visitannapolis.org Life-size bronze statue of Alex Haley, author of Roots . Next to plaque honoring his ancestor, Kunta Kinte. Designed by acclaimed African-American sculptor Ed Dwight. Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, 52 King George St, Annapolis, 410-293-8687 www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors Offers highly-regarded historical tours (walking or riding) led by professional, passionate, certified guides. Tours bring many important stories to life. d HISTORY & HERITAGE 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, 410-267-7619 www.annapolis.org/contact/hogshead Learn about the Maryland Colonial frontier in this fully interactive hands-on experience. 80 Compromise St, Annapolis, 410-263-7837 www.schoonerwoodwind.com Sail away on the Chesapeake Bay on a 74-ft. wooden schooner. Raise the sails, steer the boat, or sit back and relax. Public cruises and private events available. $ Maryland State House Annapolis Maritime Museum 100 State Cir, Annapolis, 410-946-5423 www.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/ homepage/html/statehse.html Oldest American state house in continuous legislative use. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. d Capital SUP 7314 Edgewood Rd, Annapolis, 410-919-9402 https://capitalsup.com Premier paddle destination located on Back Creek in Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park. Stand-up paddle board and kayak rentals, lessons, tours, camps, fitness. e Chesapeake Children’s Museum 25 Silopanna Rd, Annapolis, 410-990-1993 www.theccm.org Hands-on museum for children and families located in a woodland park at the head of a creek. Call for special events and group visits. d $ 723 Second St, Annapolis, 410-295-0104 www.amaritime.org Features a state-of-the-art 2,500-sq.-ft. permanent exhibition space. Features art gallery, public docks, small bayside beach park, and wooden boat exhibits. d e Matthew Henson Plaque State House, 100 State Cir, Annapolis, 410-946-5423 www.visitannapolis.org/discover/articles/ african-american-history-in-anne-arundel-county East of Maui Surf Shop Banneker-Douglass Museum The Colonial Players, Inc. 108 East St, Annapolis, 410-268-7373 www.thecolonialplayers.org 71-year-old theater-in-the-round offers a variety of dramatic and musical productions located in historic Downtown Annapolis. Call box office for tickets. $ 84 Franklin St, Annapolis, 410-216-6180 www.bdmuseum.maryland.gov Museum is dedicated to preserving Maryland’s African-American heritage and culture. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. d Plaque in rotunda of State House honoring Matthew Henson, African-American explorer who discovered the North Pole with Admiral Peary in 1909. 2444 Solomons Island Rd, Unit G, Annapolis, 410-573-9463 www.eastofmauiboardshop.com Founded in 1979 and has been the premier board shop in the Annapolis, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore area for more than 40 years. e Last Hurrah Charter Fishing The Stanton Community Center Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Headquarters 410 Severn Ave, Ste 314, Annapolis, 410-260-2470 https://home.nps.gov/cajo Trail is managed from this location. Pick up a map and guide for the Network and the Trail and stamp Passport to Your National Parks ® for both the Network and the Trail. 92 W Washington St, Annapolis, 410-295-5519 www.annapolis.gov Built in 1898 and listed on the NRHP. It served as the first African-American school in Annapolis. d 7364 Edgewood Rd, Slip B, Annapolis, 443-223-5919 www.lasthurrahcharters.com Max charter size is six people. Liberte, The Schooner, Inc. Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Mouth of the South River, Annapolis Erected in 1875, this was one of the last manned lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay. One of the few surviving screwpile offshore lighthouses. Best seen by boat. 222 Severn Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-8234 www.theliberte.com Magnificent three-masted 74-ft. schooner, USCG-certified for 49 guests. Private charters. Full bar, bluetooth speaker, catering available. Seasonal. $ e 122 / VISITMARYLAND.ORG KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission
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