WHERE HISTORY MEETS WATERFRONT CHARM In Annapolis—once the nation’s capital, now Maryland’s capital, and the “Sailing Capital of the U.S.”— you’ll walk the beautiful brick streets of this unforgettable waterfront town. Get up close to the harbor’s famous “Ego Alley” to see the city’s iconic yachts on display, or take to the water yourself on a sunset sail. History is alive in Annapolis. At the beautiful 18th-century capitol dome—where George Washington resigned his commission from military service—statues of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass further emphasize Maryland’s role in American history. Nearby, visit the sparkling waterfront grounds of the United States Naval Academy for public tours, monuments, and a U.S. Naval Academy history museum. Outside Annapolis, you’ll find Historic London Town and Gardens. In 1683, London Town was a significant Colonial seaport. Today, the area is home to a 23-acre park dedicated to showing you its rich past through a museum and reconstructed buildings. The gardens are no afterthought either, maintaining blooming flowers and diverse native plants throughout the year. Annapolis Photo: (clockwise from top left) Annapolis City Dock (Bob Peterson Photography) U.S. Naval Academy @benoit0844 80 / VISITMARYLAND.ORG
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