2009 Annapolis Visitor Guide by Holly Maust

The Annapolis Pottery 40 State Circle

Across from the State House ‘Everyday fine pottery made in the heart of Annapolis since 1969’

Monday – Saturday: 10 -6 Sunday 10-5 410-268-6153 www.AnnapolisPottery.com

Niland & Company Jewelers 88 Maryland Avenue 443.949.7876 Custom Art Jewelry Classic Designs Fine Estate Pieces

Specializing in a great selection of Wines under $9 - good wines at a great price! Boutique beers and make your own variety packs! Japanese Sushi and sake sets. Gifts and film rentals

75 Maryland Avenue • Annapolis, MD 21401 410-990-9700 • www.annebeths.com

ThingsTo See and Do

PLACES INTEREST ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS Annapolis Maritime Museum

Preserving and teaching 400 years of maritime history. Current exhibit: “The Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Experience,” gift shop. Thomas Point Lighthouse tours available mid-summer. Open Sat. and Sun.,call for hours.Group tours by appointment. 723 Second Street Eastport; Annapolis, MD 21403 410-295-0104 www.annapolismaritimemuseum.org office@amaritime.org

Anne Arundel County Fair, The An all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing our community’s best at our annual fair event.We also sponsor other family fundraising events. Fairground rentals also available. P.O. Box 372 Crownsville, MD 21032-0372 410-923-3400 www.aacountyfair.org

Ann Arundell County Historical Society The Ann Arundell Historical Society operates the Benson-Hammond House Museum at BWI Airport and the Kuethe Library for historical and geneologial research in Glen Burnie.A year-round schedule of programs and activities to perpetuate the county’s historical resources. P.O. Box 385 Linthicum, MD 21090-0385 410-760-9679 www.aachs.org

The Anne Arundel Scottish Festival, Inc. The Scottish Festival and Highland Games held at the Crownsville Fairgrounds will foster friendship and enhance the knowledge and appreciation for the history, customs, and traditions of Scotland. P.O. Box 4344 Crofton, MD. 21114 drwolfe@earthlink.net www.aasfi-md.org

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum Explore 40 acres of railroad history at the Birthplace of American railroading. See and touch the most important railroad collection in theWestern hemisphere. Seasonal train rides available. 901 W. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21223 410-752-2490 www.borail.org dana.kirn@borail.org

Banneker-Douglass Museum Museum of African-American history and culture, changing exhibits, lectures, films, tours and educational programs. Open Tue.-Fri., 10-3 pm; Sat., noon-4 pm. 84 Franklin Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-216-6180 www.bdmuseum.com

Benson-Hammond House The Benson-Hammond House, circa 1830, is one of the last surviving farmhouses of the once booming local farm industry. Fully furnished, the house also serves as a period museum. Tours are available.

Aviation Blvd. & Andover Road Linthicum, MD 21090 410-768-9518 www.aachs.org

Bingo World 4901 Belle Grove Road Baltimore, MD 21225 410-636-0311

Charles Carroll House of Annapolis, Inc. 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-century terraced gardens overlooking Spa Creek. 107 Duke of Gloucester Annapolis, MD 21401 410-269-1737 www.charlescarrollhouse.com

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

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County

Your First Stop? The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Visitors Center Welcome to Maryland’s Capital City! Stop by the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Visitors Center, at 26 West Street. We are open every day from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Knowledgeable Information Specialists can help you plan your stay or arm you with a map and point you in the right direction.Free maps and brochures of local attractions and tours are available. Trolley and walking tours begin here daily, April to November. Make your B&B and hotel reservations here, too! Our Visitor Information Booth, located right at City Dock, is open daily April through September and weekends through November. If you have any questions about your visit to Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, please call us at 410-280-0445 or visit our website at www.VisitAnnapolis.org.

Chesapeake Children’s Museum Hands-on museum for children of all ages. Interactive exhibits:BayWindow,Watermen,Center Stage, Body Works and Express Yourself. Admission $3 for ages one and up. Call for hours. Groups by appointment on Wednesdays. 25 Silopanna Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410-990-1993 www.theccm.org • info@theccm.org

Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County Four Rivers connects visitors and residents with local heritage through development and support of tourism products, such as brochures, exhibits, and programs that enhance our rich historic, cultural, and natural resources. 44 Calvert Street Arundel Center, MS 1106 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-222-1805 www.fourriversheritage.org heritage_area@aacounty.org

Galesville Heritage Society 350 years of the history of this historic waterman’s village and surrounding community are on display at the Carrie Weedon House, including artifacts and memorabilia of agriculture and maritime heritage. 988 Main Street Galesville, MD 20765 410-867-9499 www.galesville.info info@galesville.info

Hammond-Harwood House Visit America’s “most beautiful Anglo-Palladian house.” This jewel was built in 1774 by English architect William Buckland for wealthy tobacco planter Matthias Hammond. See one of America’s finest collections of 18th-century decorative and fine arts. 19 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-4683 www.hammondharwoodhouse.org clively@hammondharwoodhouse.org

Harbor Cruises, LTD. Bay Lady and Lady Baltimore – offers lunch, dinner and moonlight cruises out of Baltimore. Available for corporate events,weddings and proms.Cruising yearround.Seasonal harbor tours andAnnapolis cruises. 561 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21202 800-695-5239; 410-347-5555 www.harborcruises.com

International Great Grapes! Wine, Arts and Food Festival A grand celebration of wine, food and live music! Master the art of wine tasting,attend gourmet cooking demonstrations and shop amongst unique artists. Tickets:$17 in advance,$20 on-site, May 2-3,2009. Anne Arundel Fairgrounds Annapolis, MD 800-830-3976 www.uncorkthefun.com info@uncorkthefun.com

Jewish Museum of Maryland The country’s largest regional museum of Jewish life culture and history.The museum includes two exhibition galleries with changing exhibits, a library and family history center and two historic synagogues. 15 Lloyd Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 410-732-6400 www.jewishmuseummd.org info@jewishmuseummd.org

Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorial One million people annually visit the site at Annapolis City Dock where Kunta Kinte, an enslaved African, arrived in 1767. His story, told by Alex Haley in Roots, symbolizes the importance of cultural heritage and family. Kunke Kinte - Alex Haley Foundation 31 Old Solomons Island Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-841-6920 www.kintehaley.org info@kintehaley.org

Linganore Winecellars Tour and taste our many handcrafted dinner, fruit, and specialty wines.Bring a picnic and participate in our special events year-round, because “Something fun is always happening at Linganore Winecellars.” 13601 Glissans Mill Road Mt.Airy, MD 21771 410-795-6432 www.linganorewines.com

Marlborough Hunt Races at Roedown The Marlborough Hunt Races are held at historic Roedown Farm,Davidsonville,SundayApril 5.Highclass thoroughbred steeplechase racing, tailgate parties, music and vendor stalls. P.O. Box 277 Upper Marlboro, MD 20773 410-798-8275 www.marlboroughhuntraces.com fendiwood@hotmail.com

Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival The festival is an interactive, family-friendly event designed to celebrate life on the Chesapeake Bay. Free and open to the public, the Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival is held at City Dock and Susan B. Campbell Park.Takes place rain or shine. May 1 - 3, 2009. City Dock and Susan B. Campbell Park 410-266-3960 www.mdmaritimefestival.org

Historic Annapolis Foundation/ Waterfront Warehouse Visit a rare surviving example of the small warehouses that dotted theAnnapolis waterfront in the 18th and early 19th centuries. See a large 3-D model of the waterfront as it existed in the 18th century. 4 Pinkney Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-7619 www.annapolis.org

Historic London Town & Gardens Experience history, archaeology and horticulture at this 23-acre county park. Reconstruction of colonial buildings from the lost town of London, tours of the William Brown House (a National Historic Landmark),an 8-acre woodland garden and 3 historic gardens are featured. 839 Londontown Road Edgewater, MD 21037 410-222-1919 www.historiclondontown.com londontown@historiclondontown.com

History Quest Discover all the ways to encounter three centuries of history in Annapolis! Complete orientation center, multimedia presentations, exhibits, and gift shop. Starting point for walking tours; tickets for venus, events, and more. 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-6656 www.annapolis.org historycenter@annapolis.org 888-302-2852

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Maryland Renaissance Festivals, Inc.

Mount Clare Museum House

St. John’s College

A twenty-two acre English village with more than 200 performers, ten stages, 5,000 seat jousting arena,148 craft shops and 48 food/beverage facilities. Maryland’s premier outdoor event. Weekends, August through October. See our ad on this page. 1821 Crownsville Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-7304 www.rennfest.com Rennfest@erols.com

Maryland’s first house museum,a National Historic Landmark, and Baltimore’s oldest house, Mount Clare colonial estate is the 1760 home of Charles Carroll,Barrister,containing original family furnishings interpreting the grand style of 18th century living. 1500 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230 410-837-3262 www.mountclare.org director@mountclare.org or infor@mountclare.org

Traces its origins back to King Williams School founded in 1696. Site of Revolutionary and Civil War encampments.Continues a long tradition of liberal arts education with the present “Great Books” curriculum. 60 College Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 443-716-4014 www.stjohnscollege.edu densor@sjca.edu

The Maryland Seafood Festival The 42 Annual Seafood Festival September 9-11, 2009, at Sandy Point State Park, experience one of Maryland’s BestVenue’s showcasing a rich tradition of high quality seafood and great entertainment for the entire family. 410 268-1437 www.mdseafoodfestival.com brendan@abceventsinc.com

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Embark on an awe-inspiring journey from the Arctic far north to the southern tip of Africa, just minutes away from Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Group rates, free parking. Druid Hill Park Baltimore, MD 21217 410-396-7102 www.marylandzoo.org groupsales@marylandzoo.org

Pusser’s Caribbean Restaurant Concepts See an extraordinary collection of more than 200 archival Marion Warren photos depicting the graphic history of Annapolis from 1880 to 1970. Located in the restaurant entrance as well as throughout the restaurant. 80 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-0004 www.pussersusa.com info@pussersusa.com

Shady Side Rural Heritage Society, Inc./Captain Salem Avery Museum Home of the 19th-century waterman boat shed featuring historic bay workboats. Located on West River in Shady Side. Open Mar.-Dec., Sun 1- 4 pm. P.O. Box 89, Shady Side, MD 20764 410-867-4486 • www.averyhouse.org

Toby’s, The Dinner Theatre of Columbia and Baltimore Broadway is not just in NewYork – it’s on stage at Toby’s. A professional dinner theatre convenient to Baltimore and Annapolis; Broadway musicals; live orchestra; seven entree buffet. 5625 O’Donnell Street Baltimore, MD 21224 410-649-1660 www.tobysdinnertheatre.com baltgrp@tobysdinnertheatre.com

United States Yacht Shows, Inc. 40th Annual United States Sailboat Show, Oct. 8-12, 2009; 38th Annual United States Powerboat Show, Oct.15-18,2009. America’s boating capital welcomes both sailors and power boaters to the nation’s oldest and largest in-water boat shows on back-to-back weekends in early October. Admission. See our ad on page 23. 980 Awald Road, Suite 302 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-8828 www.usboat.com

William Paca House and Gardens Tour a beautifully restored Georgian mansion built 1763-65 by a Declaration of Independence signer. Opens onto the only fully recreated colonial pleasure garden in Annapolis, with terraces, summerhouse, pond and more.Tours depart hourly. Gift shop. See our ad on page 21. 186 Prince George Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-990-4543; (groups) 410-990-4538 www.annapolis.org

ARTS & THEATRE Annapolis Chamber Players Annapolis Chamber Players is a professional mixed chamber music ensemble featuring classical favorites and lesser-known gems.This charitable organization produces concerts, musical outreach events and the Chesapeake Chamber Music Connection. 410-349-1856 www.Annapolischamberplayers.org pjcrossrich@gmail.com

Annapolis Opera Company Presents fully staged operas as well as recitals,operthemed dinners and parties. 801 Chase Street, Suite 304 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-8135 • www.annapolisopera.org admin@annapolisopera.org 22

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Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, Inc. 200-seat, outdoor community theatre presenting Broadway musicals under the stars Thurs.-Sun. evenings from Memorial Day to Labor Day.Call for information and reservations. 143 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-9212 www.summergarden.com

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Offering music lovers the finest classical repertoire played by professional players. Classic Pops and Family Series concerts. Free Labor Day weekend concerts in the Parks. 801 Chase Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-269-1132 www.annapolissymphony.org info@annapolissymphony.org

Arundelair Chorus of Annapolis, Sweet Adelines International Ladies, if you like hearing barbershop music, you’ll love singing it with us! We meet Tuesday evenings 7:00 to 9:45 pm.Call for information and directions. 410-987-6369 www.arundelairchorus.org ingrid.linberg@version.net

Ballet Theatre of Maryland

Dick Steiner - Magical Entertainment

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Highly acclaimed sophisticated magic and mindreading. Strolling magic for cocktail parties and receptions. Stage performances for after-dinner entertainment and corporate events. Named Best Magician by Baltimore Magazine. 410-987-7801 www.dicksteiner.com DickSteiner@dicksteiner.com

Travel through the mists of time to a forgotten age and tale of devotion,courage,and love – at Medieval Times Dinner &Tournament.Group rates available. The new show features heroic knights on spirited horses,astounding athletic feats and thrilling sword play – all against an exhilarating backdrop of brilliant lights and a sweeping new musical score. See our ad on page 24. 7000 Arundel Mills Circle Hanover, MD 21076 866-543-5278 www.medievaltimes.com raeann.cinquanto@medievaltimes.com

Live Arts Maryland Area’s largest performing arts organization. Home of the Annapolis Chorale and Annapolis Chamber Orchestra. Performs and presents concerts from September through May; Broadway, Pops, Classical and more. 801 Chase Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-1906 www.annapolischorale.org annapolischorale@closecall.com

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Annapolis Chorale, Annapolis Opera, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and BalletTheatre of Maryland. Also offers art classes for all ages, year-round exhibitions and a diverse array of cultural performances. 801 Chase Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-5544 www.marylandhall.org DAnderson@mdhallarts.org

Professional dance company offering ballet performances, lectures, demonstrations, and dance instruction. Most performances are held at Maryland Hall. 801 Chase Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-8289 www.balletmaryland.org info@balletmaryland.org

Mitchell Art Gallery/St. John’s College Museum-quality exhibitions that change regularly. Gallery talks and tours, children's programs. 60 College Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-2556 www.stjohnscollege.edu

Rams Head On Stage One of the country’s top 25 music venus,this beautiful, smoke-free,seated nightclub offers an amazing array of national talent. Light fare and full beverage service available before and during performances. Call for tickets and reservations. 33 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-4545 www.ramsheadtavern.com onstage@ramsheadtavern.com

Bay Theatre Company, The A not-for-profit,professional theater located within walking distance of downtown Annapolis.The intimate, off-Broadway style house offers a four play season, acting workshops and classes, benefit performances and staged readings. 275 West Street Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5201 Annapolis, MD 21043 410-268-1333 www.baytheatre.org info@baytheatre.org

Colonial Players, Inc., The Exciting,live theater year-round.Comedies,dramas, and musicals, performed in an intimate 180-seat theater-in-the-round. Located in the heart of Historic Annapolis. 108 East Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-7373 www.cplayers.com

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Them Eastport Oyster Boys

Annapolis Carriage

Annapolis Segway Tours

These Chesapeake troubadours provide a grin-aminute comical musical history “tour” of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay through a performance featuring original songs and stories. Great for your special event, meeting, conference, private party. 521 Second Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-280-3945 • www.oysterboys.com info@oysterboys.com

Turn back time on a historic tour of Annapolis via a horse-drawn carriage. Meet us at 87 Market Space on the corner of Market Space and Main Street. Perfect for parties, weddings, special occasions. Reservations suggested. 410-267-6656; 410-349-1660 www.annapoliscarriage.com inquiries@annapoliscarriage.com

GUIDED TOURS

Annapolis Gallery Association - Art Walk

The Segway Personal Transporter® is the perfect way to see this 18th-century historic town, with its delightfully narrow streets and fascinating colonial architecture.The only way to really see its tucked away historic buildings, scenic waterfront homes, picturesque parks and quaint out of the way nooks and crannies, is by Segway. 131 Prince George Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-1577; 888-280-1577 www.annapolissegwaytours.com

Admirals Tour Company Cruise the landmarks and landscapes in an open-air electric roadster, where old-fashioned storytelling meets GPS technology and Annapolis comes alive! The GPS audio tour provides unique narrations that reveal history, drama and fun at every turn. Only self-guided tours from Admirals Tour Company can offer such a personalized experience. 35Thomas Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 202-558-6848 info@admiralstourcompany.com www.admiralstourcompany.com

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Visitors Center Stop by theVisitors Center at 26West St.for tours, maps, information, and more! Make us your first stop. Adjacent to the Gotts Court Garage and within walking distance to USNA andAnnapolis attractions. Open daily 9 to 5. 26 West Street, Annapolis MD 410-280-0445 • www.VisitAnnapolis.org

Twenty galleries in downtown Annapolis present art in a wide variety of subject matters and styles. Artists demonstrate their skills while you watch over their shoulder. August 17th, 2008 215 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-7077 www.artinannapolis.com cynthia@mcbridegallery.com

Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind Sail the Chesapeake on a 74-foot schooner! Raise the sails, steer the boat or sit back and relax on a two-hour sail. Special, longer event cruises, too. Departs from the downtown Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel. 80 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7837 www.schoonerwoodwind.com info@schoonerwoodwind.com

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Annapolis Tours by Watermark Journey into history, culture and FUN with Annapolis’ most experienced tour experts.Walk with colonial-dressed guides through historic downtown and the U.S. Naval Academy or explore the local water-ways on the Chesapeake’s largest privately-owned fleet.A variety of walking tours and sightseeing cruises await! Tours conveniently depart from the Visitors Center and City Dock. See our ad on page 25. City Dock Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-7601 Ext.100 www.annapolistours.com info@watermarkjourney.com

Annapolis Towne Crier

Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorial

Invite the AnnapolisTowne Crier to your event for personalized proclamations as well as guided tours through historic downtown and the U.S. Naval Academy. Journey into history, culture and fun with Annapolis’ most experienced tour experts. 410-744-4667 www.squirefrederick.com squirefrederick@hotmail.com

The Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation supports development initiatives for the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial located at the City Dock in Annapolis. The Foundation encourages greater study and awareness of African-American culture, history, and genealogy. We offer a unique AfricanAmerican Heritage walking tour produced by Watermark which traces the rich history of African Americans in Annapolis and their impact nationally and internationally. Tours available Saturdays in February and Saturdays May - October. For more information visit www.kintehaley.org. Kunke Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation 31 Old Solomons Island Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-841-6920 www.kintehaley.org info@kintehaley.org

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

Capital City Colonials Colonial-clad guides escort you on walking tours. The Food and History tour blends history with food samplings about town. Our Historic District 101 Tour shows the must see places. Leaves from 36 Market Space Annapolis, MD 21401 410-295-9715 www.capitalcitycolonials.com susan@capitalcitycolonials.com

City Dock Information Booth This seasonal information center is open daily, 9 am to 5 pm, from April 1 to early October. Stop by for tours, maps and general visitor information. Dock Street, Annapolis, MD 410-280-0445 • www.visitannapolis.org

Discover Annapolis Tours One-hour air-conditioned trolley tours depart from Visitors Center, 26 West Street, Apr.-Nov., and most weekends Dec.-Mar., to explore waterfront neighborhoods, U.S. Naval Academy (exterior), colonial history and surprises! 410-626-6000 www.discover-annapolis.com info@discover-annapolis.com

Eyre Tour & Travel, LTD We provide Excellence in Travel for over 60 years. Let our professionals plan a complete package for your group from transportation to lodging, meals, guided tours and attractions; all designed exclusively for each group no matter your budget. One call does it all! P.O. Box 239 • 13600Triadelphia Road Glenelg, MD 21737 800-321-EYRE www.eyre.com • deborahj@eyre.com

Kayak Annapolis LLC Enjoy an educational and exciting guided tour on sit-on –top kayaks through one of America’s oldest seaports.The harbor and the Naval Academy will be the backdrop for our 3-hour tour that is history rich and designed for everyone- corporate groups, families and leisure vacationers. P.O. Box 3501, Annapolis, MD 21403 443-949-0773

L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School L.L.Bean makes it easy to enjoy the outdoors with guided kayaking tours on the Chesapeake Bay, guided fishing tours, and kayaking and fly-casting lessons from the Annapolis Sailing School. Custom and group programs also available. Call 888-5523261 for reservations and information. 888-552-3261 www.llbean.com/ods

Liberté, The Schooner, Inc. Sail aboard Annapolis’ most spacious schooner. Sunday Champagne Sails in May & June. Corporate and teambuilding outings, weddings, events. Call Captain Chris and entertain the possibilities. Up to 49 guests. 222 Severn Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-8234 www.TheLiberte.com TheLiberte@aol.com

Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake Come aboard for a Pirate Cruise. Let your child enjoy life as a pirate while you relax and enjoy the ride. Kids get their faces painted, dress up in pirate garb, fire water cannons and more! 311 3rd St Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-0002 www.chesapeakepirates.com mail@chesapeakepirates.com

Terrapin Adventures Let yourself soar! Terrapin Adventures has an outdoor adventure center and eco-tours featuring climbing tower, zip line, giant swing and high ropes course for individuals and groups looking for fun. We call it no sweat adrenaline! All adventures are led by trained guides including kayak, biking, hiking, geo-caching, sailing, horseback riding, river tubing. Learn new skills as we share the wonders of Central Maryland. Equipment provided. 8600 Foundry Street Savage, MD 20763 301-725-1313 www.terrapinadventures.com info@terrapinadventures.com

USNA Armel-Leftwich South River Boat Rentals Tired of following the crowds? Rent a sailboat or powerboat for a half, full or multiple days of adventure. See the Bay your way. Captain/guide available. Boats accommodating up to 12 people. 2802 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 21037 410-956-9729 www.southriverboatrentals.com info@southriverboatrentals.com

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TheVisitor Center (inside Gate 1) features guided walking tours of the Academy, free film, Freedom 7 space capsule, sample Midshipman room, John Paul Jones exhibit, and gift shop. 52 King George Street Annapolis, MD 21402-5040 410-293-8687 www.navyonline.com info@usna.edu

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OUTDOOR

Activities

BOATING

C H A RT E R S & R E N TA L S Admiral of the Bay, LLC. Event planners for The Chesapeake Bay - Groups (2-250 people) - Schooners, Custom PowerYachts Weddings, Business meetings, lunch or dinner sunset cruises - crab feasts or formal dining. See our ad on page 29. P.O. Box 3262 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-5196 www.admiralofthebay.com maryellen@admiralofthebay.com

Annapolis Bay Charters

Annapolis Small Boat Rentals, Inc.

Bareboat and captained charters by the day, weekend or week aboard our 28-foot to 55-foot sailboats. Full services offered. Fishing trips also. 7076 Bembe Beach Road Annapolis, MD 21403 800-991-1776 www.annapolisbaycharters.net mail@annapolisbaycharters.net

Discover beautiful historic Annapolis and our many hidden coves and creeks that make the Chesapeake Bay a place to remember.Enjoy the freedom that renting your own private boat can bring. 808 Boucher Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-BOAT (2628) www.asmallboatrental.com erin@asmallboatrental.com

Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind & Woodwind II

Two 74-foot schooners offer a real Chesapeake sailing experience for public sails and private charters. Buy a ticket or privately charter the entire boat. Exciting team match racing, corporate outings, crab feasts and catered sunset sails. See our ad on page 26. 80 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401 American Classic Yachting, LLC Enjoy cruising aboard “Windrush” a 1966 Trumpy 410-263-7837 www.schoonerwoodwind.com built in Annapolis. Day cruises for up to six guests, info@schoonerwoodwind.com overnight cruises and stay-a boards at our dock for up to four (May - Oct.) Annapolis Sailing Solutions 319 Chester Avenue Experience a full or half-day sail with a licensed Annapolis, MD 21403 captain aboard a 34-foot Gemini Sailing Catamaran. 410-533-1801 Open itinerary. Limited to six passengers. bill@americanclassicyachting.com 1806 St. Margaret’s Road www.americanclassicyachting.com Annapolis, MD 21409 410-626-7339 catnap892@comcast.net

Chesapeake Boating Club at J. Port Annapolis, The Enjoy unlimited use of quality sail and power boats from 26-foot to 36-foot. Low annual fee and online reservations make boating a breeze. Stop by for a free demo. 213 Eastern Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403 410-280-2038 ext. 15 www.chesapeakeboatingclub.com clubinfo@jsail.com

Chesapeake Yacht Charters, Inc. Since 1981.Located near theAnnapolis Historic District in the Liberty Marina on the South River. Bareboat and skippered charters of sailboats, trawlers and motor yachts, from 30-200 people. Group and special event charters are our specialty. 64 Old South River Road Edgewater, MD 21037 410-266-9751 www.chesapeake-charters.com info@chesapeake-charters.com

Entertainer Charters Luxurious Hatteras motor yacht. Intimate seated dinner for 20 or buffet for 45. Entertain corporate groups, families or friends. Premium bar, customized catering,cruises to Baltimore,St.Michaels,Rock Hall or lighthouses. 222 Severn Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-9700 www.entertainercharters.com maryellen@entertainercharters.com

Harbor Cruises, LTD Spirit of Baltimore and Lady Baltimore offers lunch, dinner, sunset, crab cruises and moonlight cruises out of Baltimore. Also available for corporate events, weddings and proms. Cruising year-round. Seasonal sightseeing harbour tours of the historic Inner Harbor. 561 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 800-695-BOAT (2628); 410-727-3113 www.spiritcruisesbaltimore.com

Let’s Go Cruising Located on the Annapolis harbor and offering a variety of brand-new and immaculately maintained monohulls and cruising catamarans. 222 Severn Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-1818 www.letsgocruising.com sales@letsgocruising.com 26

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Liberté, The Schooner

Watermark Tours. Charters. Cruises.

Sailing aboard Annapolis’ most spacious schooner; fun for everyone. Call Captain Chris and entertain the possibilities. Corporate & team outings, weddings, reunions, anniversaries & birthdays. Up to 49 guests. Sunday Champagne Sails May & June. 222 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-8234 www.theliberte.com theliberte@aol.com

Picture your guests in the most special of settings – a private yacht on the Chesapeake Bay. Serving Annapolis, Baltimore and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Watermark’s fleet of luxury yachts are a perfect venue for corporate outings, weddings and special occasions with unsurpassed service.We look forward to helping you plan a truly unforgettable journey. See our ad on page 25. City Dock Annapolis, MD 21401 Old Bay Charters 410-268-7601 Ext. 100 Enjoy a day on the bay aboard the Old Bay, a 50' www.watermarkcharters.com trawler USCG certified for 50 passengers. Fish, info@watermarkjourney.com sightsee, custom cruises. Reserve your adventure West River Cruises today. Cruise the beautifulWest and Rhodes Rivers on the 3414 Hidden RiverView historic Chesapeake Bay built Richard Lee. The Annapolis, MD 21403 443-822-8545 or 410-626-1888 Richard Lee, a classic 65-foot, 110 passenger, Coast dave@oldbaycharters.com Guard certified, double decked tour boat offers www.oldbaycharters.com sunset cruises and custom charter events. DiscoveryVillage Pintail Charters & Nautical 4800 Attwell Rd. #11 Destinations At The River Plantation Shady Side, MD 20764 The River Plantation an experience as exceptional 410-867-6283 as its location offers a fleet of luxurious yachts along www.WestRiverCruises.com with a waterfront resort with indoor and outdoor Captain@WestRiverCruises.com venues for weddings, social and corporate entertaining, 27-holes links and championship golf,sporting clays,fishing charters and more.See our ad on this page. The River Plantation Queenstown, MD 21658 800-697-1777 • www.TheRiverPlantation.com info@pintailyachts.com

B O AT I N G S C H O O L S Annapolis Powerboat School All hands on, experience based, on the water instruction. Seven courses including electronic navigation and a five day cruising course to unique waterfront inns.Private instruction available on your boat or ours. 7001 Bembe Beach Road Annapolis, MD 21403 • 410-267-7205 www.annapolispowerboat.com info@annapolispowerboat.com

Annapolis Sailing School America’s oldest and largest sailing school. Learn to sail the “AnnapolisWay” from beginner to advanced. KidShip Sailing School offers age appropriate instruction for kids from 5 to 15. Sailboat rentals available. Sail all summer for one low membership fee in the “Keelboat Club.” See our ad on page 29. 7001 Bembe Beach Road Annapolis, MD 21403 800-638-9192 • www.annapolissailing.com info@annapolissailing.com

Chesapeake Sailing School & Charters Offering “learn to sail” programs for adults and families. Corporate and group teambuilding event planning offered as well as private lessons. Sailing club and island vacations.Weekends and weekdays. 7080 Bembe Beach Road (Port Annapolis Marina) Annapolis, MD 21403 800-966-0032 • www.sailingclasses.com info@sailingclasses.com

Sail the Pintita The sailing ketch Pintita is licensed for groups up to 20, and is one of the most economic vessels available. She can heat or air condition underway and has an all weather enclosable cockpit. Overnight cruises for up to 6 passengers. 7330 Edgewood Road, Suite 2 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-428-2761 • www.sailthepintita.com phil@sailthepintita.com

South River Boat Rentals Powerboat and sailboat rentals and charters on the Chesapeake Bay. Self skippered or captained. Half, full and multiple day rentals. Fish, ski, tube or cruise. Team building and corporate charters. Instruction available. 2802 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 21037 • 410-956-9729 www.southriverboatrentals.com info@southriverboatrentals.com

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SunTime Rentals, Inc. New nineteen foot Inboard powerboats and new Yamaha waverunners available for hourly, half-day and full day rental on the South River in Annapolis. Also, wake boarding, tubing and water skiing. 2820 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 21037 410-266-6020 • SunTimeRentals@verizon.net

• Holiday Parties • Weddings • Golf & • Sport Outings

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J World Performance Sailing School

Yacht Basin Company, The

Specializing in personalized hands-on instruction, our courses are taught by top-level sailors aboard late-model performance sailboats. Limited class sizes, courses for beginners to advanced sailors and racers in both weekend and week-long formats. 213 Eastern Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-280-2040 www.jworldannapolis.com info@jworldannapolis.com

Located between the Annapolis Marriott and the Annapolis Yacht Club. Slips for rent by day, week, month or year. Facilities include gas, diesel, ice, laundry, showers and parking. 2 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7171 • www.yachtbasin.com

South River Boat Rentals Add an instructor to your boat rental and learn the basics of sailing or powerboating. Easy to handle boats ranging from 21 to 38 feet. Fun with friends or family! 2802 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 21037 410-956-9729 www.southriverboatrentals.com info@southriverboatrentals.com

Womanship, Inc. Womanship, since 1984, the world-renowned sailing and power boating school for and by womenwhere nobody yells and everybody learns-now customizes its on-board cruising courses to the sailing needs and aspirations of an individual couple,family, corporation or social group. 137 Conduit Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 800-342-9295 www.womanship.com sail@womanship.com

MARINAS Annapolis City Marina Diesel & High Octane Gas. Pump-in/Out Facility. Deepwater slips with electric, water, phone, and cable TV available. Air-conditioned bathhouse and laundry, dinghy rack, picnic area with propane gas grill and picnic table. Open year-round. 410 Severn Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-0660 www.annapoliscitymarina.com

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GOLF Atlantic Golf At South River Whether you are a beginner, a hacker or a champion, you’re never far from a great Atlantic Golf course. South River has been rated in the top 10 by Golf Digest. 3451 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 21037 800-767-4837 • www.mdgolf.com ncarrion@mdgolf.com

Bay Hills Golf Club With rolling fairways and tiered greens, this 6,423 yard layout places a premium on strategy and shot placement. This par 70, Ed Adult designed course offers the best in local golf. 545 Bay Hills Drive, Arnold, MD 21012 410-974-0669 • www.bayhillsgolf.com jlammey@palmergolf.com

Compass Pointe Golf Course Enjoy a premium golf experience at an affordable price. Compass Pointe’s 36-holes of championship caliber golf were designed by award-winning architect Lindsay Ervin.The “four nines” cover more than 800 acres and provide a wide variety of golf terrains and challenges. 9010 Ft. Smallwood Road Pasadena, MD 21122 • 410-255-7764 www.compasspointegolf.com info@compasspointegolf.com

Easton Club, The Eastern Shore golf at its finest! Featuring an 18-hole par 72 championship course, restaurant on the 19th hole and pro shop.We welcome all golfers-tournaments or individual play. 28449 Clubhouse Drive Easton, MD 21601 410-820-9800; 800-277-9800 www.eastonclub.com krider@eastonclub.com

Located right off of the Magothy River, our protected 100 + slip marina offers a full service marina and repair/maintenance facility with haulout as well as winter storage. Enjoy our Tiki Bar while relaxing with the sunset! 700 Mill Creek Road Arnold, MD 21012 410-544-6368 www.ferrypointmarina.com office @ferrypointmarina.com

Prospect Bay Country Club

Sarles Boatyard and Marina

Renditions Golf Course

Sarles Boatyard and Marina offers transient slip rentals, small boat rentals, kayak rentals, dingy and kayak storage and boat maintenance. 808 Boucher Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-3661 www.sarlesboat.com debra.smith@sarlesboatyardandmarina.com

Renditions – a daily fee golf course featuring “Golf’s Grand Slam Experience.” Play replicas of golf holes that have hosted one or more of golf’s four major championships. A “must play.” 1380 W. Central Avenue Davidsonville, MD 21035 410-798-9798 • www.renditionsgolf.com

A unique private country club with unsurpassed golf course views for weddings and events. Call Delores at 410-287-6950 for event and membership information. Applications accepted for private and corporate memberships. 311A Prospect Bay Drive West Grasonville, MD 21638 410-827-6950 • www.prospectbay.com membership@prospectbaycountryclub.com

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PARKS & RECREATION Annapolis Amblers Recreational walking, club member of the American Volksmarch Association. Four year-round local routes and occasional weekend and evening events. Walks in the tri-state area available to members and non-members. 626C Admiral Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-224-0907 www.geocities.com/aamblers/index.html adele.degnan@comcast.net

Capital KOA Campground Award winning KOA campground offering complete camping facilities including; wooded area with trails, woodland pavilion, tiled showers/restrooms entertainment program.Tours daily for Washington D.C. plus a complimentary shuttle to D.C. and Baltimore mass transit. ࣋ ࣊ Millersville, MD 21108 • 410-923-2771 www.koakampgrounds.com/ where/md/20139.htm

Cannon Stadium, Ordinance Road Sports Complex and Randazzo Ballpark County owned and operated sports facilities offering quality baseball and softball fields for team play and tournaments. Call for scheduling information. 410-222-6652 • www.aacounty.org

Cherry Hill Park Awarded North American Campground of theYear twice, superior amenities, friendly service, fantastic location. Minutes from Metro Rail with frequent public bus service. EZ access to Balt. and Annapolis. Open year round! See our ad on page 29. 9800 Cherry Hill Road College Park, MD 20740 301-937-7116; 800-801-6449 www.cherryhillpark.com info@cherryhillpark.com

City of Annapolis, Recreation and Parks Department With more than 25 parks and over 200 acres of land, Annapolis is dedicated to the leisure interests of its residents. 9 St. Mary’s Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7958 • www.annapolis.gov recpark@annapolis.gov

Downs Memorial Park Offers a variety of nature and recreational activities, from picnicking and biking to interpretive programs and concerts at the bayside ampitheater.Located on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay. 9 am-dusk, closed Tuesdays. Fee. John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122 410-222-6230

Events For Children Events for Children in Annapolis: we list all of the area entertainment and events for kids! Playgrounds, parks, libraries, bookstores, special events, gyms and play places. Please visit our events calendar to learn more! 198 Prince George Street Annapolis, MD 21401 • 813-368-4111 Ellis@EventsForChildren.org

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Patuxent Research Refuge, National Wildlife Visitor Center State-of-the-art exhibits explore wildlife habitats and endangered species.Twenty miles of trails and seasonal tram tours give the visitor a chance to see and learn about wildlife habitats and conservation.

10901 ScarletTanager Loop Laurel, MD 20708 301-497-5761 http://patuxent.fws.gov maria_vonderheid@fws.gov

Quiet Waters Park Located on South River and Harness Creek on 355 acres of hiker/biker trails, playground, picnic pavilions, restaurant and rowboat and paddleboat rentals. Skating rink during winter months. Dawn to dusk. Fee. 600 Quiet Waters Park Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410-222-1777 www.aacounty.org/recparks

Sandy Point State Park Offering sandy beaches with swimming,playgrounds, hiking, crabbing, fishing and an excellent view of the Bay Bridge. Marina offers 22 ramps, seasonal marina with small boat rentals. 1100 East College Parkway Annapolis, MD 21409 410-974-2149 www.dnr.state.md.us

Thomas Point Park 44-acre park on the South River. Available for passive recreational pursuits.Visitors are required to obtain a permit for recreation. Limited parking. Call for availability. 3890Thomas Point Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410-222-1777

Truxtun Park Tennis, basketball, hiking trails, swimming pool, skate park, boat launch, picnic, playground, swim team and fishing. 9 St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7958 www.annapolis.gov/recreation recpark@annapolis.gov

Washington Bayhawks The Bayhawks are a member of Major League Lacrosse,the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league. All games are played at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. For ticket information call 866-99-HAWKS. 1725 I Street, NW. Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006 1-866-99-HAWKS (42957) 202-223-2648 info@washingtonbayhawks.com www.washingtonbayhawks.com 888-302-2852

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Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs Family-owned and operated.Twenty-two windows overlooking Main Street and City Dock.Specializing in steamed crabs, baby back ribs, seafood, steaks, chicken,salads,daily buffets.Kids five and under eat free. Above Zachary’s Jewelers. 100 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-1100 www.buddysonline.com buddyscrabs@aol.com

FINE DINING Historic Kent Manor Inn and Restaurant Renowned as a creative setting for conferences, weddings and getaways, is located on the Eastern Shore; near Baltimore, D.C., Annapolis and BWI. 500 Kent Manor Drive Stevensville, MD 21666 800-820-4511 www.kentmanor.com chriskentmanor@aol.com

Deep Creek Restaurant A local Maryland gem, serving incredible crab cakes, great steaks and fresh seafood. Deep Creek is tucked away in a beautiful waterfront setting only 15 minutes from downtown Annapolis. Dine inside or out for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. 1050 Deep Creek Avenue Arnold MD 21012 410-757-4045

Jerry’s Seafood at the Metropolitan Enjoy seafood at its finest. Specialties include their famous Crab Bomb,Eastern Shore style crab cakes, fresh fish and homemade soups.You can enjoy a great view of the city from their roof-top bar and dining area. 169 West Street,Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-7733 www.jerrysseafood.com jross@vzw.blackberrry.net

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant We are passionate about preparing only the freshest, mouthwatering seafood. Select from 30 varieties prepared more than 80 different ways. Westfield Annapolis 2100 Annapolis Mall Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-8866 www.mccormick&schmicks.com mcollins@msmg.com

O’Leary’s Seafood Restaurant Voted “Best Seafood in Annapolis.” Ask any localO’Learys is known for its combination of award winning food, wine and service, all presented in an intimate and bustling setting. Reservations recommended. 310Third Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-0884 www.olearys-seafood.com olearys@olearysseafood.com

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Lewnes’ Steak House The only restaurant serving tender-aged U.S.prime corn-fed Midwestern steaks.Also featuring whole Maine lobsters. Located on Restaurant Row in Historic Eastport. Major credit cards and reservations accepted. See our ad on page 32. 401 Fourth Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-1617 www.lewnessteakhouse.com

Morton’s The Steakhouse, Annapolis Morton’s the Steakhouse, is an upscale restaurant renowned for its legendary hospitality, award winning wine list and signature menu featuring USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, and elegant desserts prepared to perfection. 100 Westgate Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-1170 www.mortons.com cm.map@mortons.com

OB’s Prime OB’s Prime, a classic American tradition in the finest sense. Our new establishment will take you back to when fine dining was romantic, with an atmosphere of timeless elegance. 111 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-269-1210 www.obsprime.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Serving the finest USDA prime beef, custom-aged, hand-cut daily, then broiled at 1,800 degrees. Outstanding seafood including Maine lobsters, flown in daily. Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” wine list. Banquet facilities available.Valet parking. 301 Severn Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403 410-990-0033 www.ruthschris-annapolis.com amcmahon@serioussteaks.com

Minutes away from Annapolis’ City Dock by foot, car or boat,The Rockfish features quality food and beverage in a casual yet elegant setting. Ample parking for over 200 guests. 400 6th Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-267-1800 www.rockfishmd.com therockfish@rockfishmd.com 888-302-2852

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Dining Choices WATERSIDE DINING Cantler’s Riverside Inn Best hardshell crabs at the water’s edge – Washington Magazine.The crabs are top notch, the view is without parallel – Baltimore Magazine. Cantler boats bring in seafood daily. See our ad on page 31. 458 Forest Beach Road Annapolis MD 21401 410-757-1311 www.cantlers.com jcantlers@aol.com

Carrol’s Creek Cafe Annapolis’ premier waterfront restaurant with a stunning view of the historic skyline and harbor. Located on Restaurant Row along Spa Creek, we feature regional American dishes with an emphasis on seafood. Popular Sunday brunch and outside dining. Ample parking. Cuisine:American. See our ad on page 34. 410 Severn Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-8102 www.carrolscreek.com info@carrolscreek.com

Chart House Located in historic Trumpy Boathouse on Spa Creek with breathtaking waterfront view of City Dock and the U.S. Naval Academy. Seafood, steaks and prime rib, decadent desserts, Sunday brunch. See our ad on page 32. 300 Second Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-7166 www.chart-house.com annapolis@chart-house.com

Paul’s On The South River South River waterfront dining with a focus on superb service.Watch the sun set while enjoying meticulously prepared Chesapeake Bay seafood. The perfect location for parties and weddings,we will make your most special occasion a memorable one! 3027 Riva Road Riva, MD 21140 410-956-3410 www.paulsonthesouthriver.com lovetaw@aol.com

Pusser’s Caribbean Restaurant Concepts Experience the only dockside eating in Annapolis! With tropical,nautical décor,Pusser’s offers Chesapeake favorites, a “taste of the Caribbean,” and its world-famous “Painkillers” all right on the harbor.

80 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-0004 www.pussersusa.com info@pussersusa.com

Specializing in hard-shell blue crabs, crabcakes, soups and fresh seafood. A unique boater’s destination featuring inside and covered, heated deckside dining, children's play area, and legendary Barnacles Dock Bar. Great views, great food, fun for the whole family. 6158 Drum Point Road Deale, MD 20751 410-867-7110 www.skipperspier.com

Yellowfin Steak & Fish House Sam’s On The Waterfront Sam’s on the Waterfront serves American cuisine using the freshest ingredients from local Maryland Farmers.The menus change seasonally with weekly specials.Visit Proud Mary’s Dock Bar and come by boat or by land. Open 6 days a week during winter months for lunch and dinner. Jazz Saturday nights. 2020 Chesapeake Harbour Drive East Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-3600 infor@samsonthewaterfront.com www.samsonthewaterfront.com

Mike’s Restaurant and Crab House Come by land or sea! Featuring the best seafood Maryland has to offer. Relax and enjoy the view of the beautiful South River with your choice of inside or outside seating. Celebrate a MarylandTradition! See our ad on page 33. 3030 Old Riva Road Riva, MD 21140 410-956-2784 www.mikescrabhouse.com

Skippers Pier Waterfront Restaurant

Severn Inn Experience breathtaking sunsets and panoramic views of the Severn River and the Historic United States Naval Academy. Innovative menu using the freshest ingredients. Extensive wine list. Sunday brunch. Ample Parking. 1993 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard Annapolis, MD 21409 410-349-4000 www.severninn.com

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Located on the scenic South River in Annapolis. Serving fresh seafood, steaks and chops. Enjoy stunning sunsets in a contemporary setting. Private waterfront catering facilities. Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet.Waterfront banquet facility. 2840 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 21037 410-573-1333 www.yellowfinrestaurant.com

CRABS & SEAFOOD Boatyard Bar & Grill Sail Magazine – “One of the World’s Top Sailing Bars.” Where local sailors, fishermen and lovers of the Chesapeake enjoy pint drinks and great crab cakes. Fresh seafood specials daily, steaks. B, L, D. Weekend brunch. Kids welcome. See our ad on page 32. 400 Fourth Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-216-6206 www.boatyardbarandgrill.com dick@boatyardbarandgrill.com

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Stoney River Legendary Steaks Enjoy Westfield’s newest steak and seafood sanctuary, Stoney River Legendary Steaks. Variety of steak and seafood known as “comfort food dressed up in a sports jacket.” The service,“as unpretentiously attentive as it gets.” Open for lunch and dinner, private rooms available for meetings and special events. 2190 Annapolis Mall Annapolis, MD 21401 410-271-1723; 410-224-8312 SR5011@stoneyriver.com www.stoneyriver.com

CAFE, DELI, & SPECIALTY FOOD 49 West Coffeehouse Annapolis’ unique European-style café. Enjoy a relaxed and ongoing atmosphere of art, music, books,newspapers and conversation with gourmet fare and eclectic wine selections. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night. Live nightly music. 49 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-9796 www.49westcoffeehouse.com info@49westcoffeehouse.com

Annapolis Ice Cream Company For the freshest, store-made ice cream, look for our penguins on Main Street! 100% natural and 100% gourmet-class ice cream plus seasonal favorites like store-made hot cocoa and fresh, hot coffee.Open 7 days. 196 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 443-482-3895 www.annapolisicecream.com wag@annapolisicecream.com

Cafe Olé Across the street from the Visitors Center, Annapolis’ original espresso bar/coffee shop. Featuring specialty-roasted coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, lattes and non-coffee drinks - hot or iced.Fine baked goods,savory and sweet,for a meal or snack. 331/2 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-6160 cafeole2008@hotmail.com

Chick & Ruth’s Delly Open 7 days - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. Old fashioned milkshakes, ice cream. 165 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-269-6737 www.chickandruths.com www.scotlaurinn.com

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Giolitti Delicatessen

Potato Valley Café

A local favorite. Dine-in/take-out menu features fresh-baked breads, Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, pastas, soups and salads made in-house. Great retail offerings include imported meats, cheeses, olives and wine. Extensive catering and special events. 2068 Somerville Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-8600 www.giolittideli.com cheryl@giolittideli.com

Restaurant features a unique oven baked potato, oversized, crispy on the outside with gourmet butters and fillings. Each a whole meal including shredded lettuce, vegetables and fruit as toppings. Other light fare and espresso drinks. 47 State Circle, #100 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-0902 www.potatovalley.com

Hard Rock Café- Baltimore Our Power Plant location features down home American food seasoned with a healthy dose of Rock‘n Roll along with memorabilia and merchandise. For private parties contact our party professionals. 601 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 410-347-7625 www.hardrock.com Baltimore-sales@hardrock.com

Kilwin’s Chocolates & Ice Cream Kilwin’s, an “old fashioned sweet shop” serves the finest chocolates,fudge and ice cream.Watch fudge being paddled,caramel apples dipped,peanut brittle stretched or just enjoy a treat! Gifts available. 128 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-2601; 410-263-2602 www.kilwins.com Annapolis@kilwins.com

Subway East Fresh! Stop by the Main Street Subway shop for all your favorites or try an exciting new sandwich creation. We’ll cater subs, wraps, salads and more for your next party. 228 Main Street, Annapolis MD 21401 410-990-0095 www.subway.com subwayannapolis@yahoo.com

Tastings Gourmet Market Tastings is a unique gourmet market specializing in artisanal cheese, meats, olive oil & vinegars and Parisian chocolates. Enjoy fresh sandwiches & salads prepared daily. Located adjacent to Wine Cellars of Annapolis in Clock Tower. 1410 Forest Drive (ClockTower) Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-1324 www.tastingsgourmetmarket.com info@tastingsgourmetmarket.com

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE Aromi D’Italia Annapolis Original Italian café – fresh Italian gelato/ice cream, luscious Italian pastries,espresso and coffee.Homemade soups, pizza, salads, sandwiches and oven baked pasta. Everything is made fresh daily on site! 8 Dock Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-1300 www.aromiditalia.com gelato@aromiditalia.com

Café Normandie Voted #1 in Annapolis out of the 100 Best Restaurants in Washington & Baltimore.The flavor of Europe with the hospitality of the Chesapeake and sophistication reminiscent of a French country inn. Call for parties or for catering. 185 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-3382 www.restaurant.comcafenormandie mycafe@aol.com

Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen/Wine Bar Enjoy the Uptown District atWest Street’s newest restaurant, Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen that also features a Wine Bar and Carpaccio Pizzeria 2 Go! Serving lunch, dinner and late nite ‘til 1AM. 1 Park Place, Suite 10 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-6569 www.carpacciotuscankitchen.com gaby@carpacciotuscankitchen.com

Main Ingredient Café & Catering, The The Main Ingredient Café serves fresh, innovative, creative American cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. A locals favorite! Awarded best desserts in Annapolis and best caterer. 914 Bay Ridge Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410-626-0388 www.themainingredient.com

Nostalgia Cupcakes Tucked away on Main Street, our quaint shop features freshly baked gourmet cupcakes- our variety of flavors are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Cakes available for every occasion by special order. 188 Main Street, #102 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-0660 www.nostalgiacupcakes.com info@nostalgiacupcakes.com

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El Toro Bravo Bienvenidos! Authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of Historic Annapolis. Featuring fresh salsas, specialties and traditional favorites in bright, muralfilled dining rooms.Friendly service,great margaritas. Ole! 50 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-5949

Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant Fado Annapolis is a full service Irish restaurant featuring brunch, lunch, dinner and catering menus perfect for corporate or private functions. 1 Park Place Annapolis, MD21401 410-626-0069 www.fadoirishpub.com/annapolis rcorbett@fadoirishpub.com Annapolis, MD 21401 410-295-3232 www.loewsannapolishotel.com

Galway Bay Visit Ireland in Annapolis and enjoy the authentic friendly atmosphere of a real Irish restaurant and pub. All of the favorite Irish dishes are available including Shepherds Pie, Irish stew, fish and chips corned beef & cabbage and,of course,the best pint in the world, Guinness.“Failte Roimhe” 61-63 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-8333 www.galwaybayannapolis.com info@galwaybayannapolis.com

India’s Restaurant Relaxed, elegant fine dining. Specialties from the charcoal fired clay oven tandoor – salmon, prawns, lamb,chicken.Fresh baked breads.Unique vegetarian dishes, too. 257 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7900 www.indiasofannapolis.com

John Barry Restaurant & Bar, The Enjoy great food in a relaxed and friendly environment. Menu features local favorites and Irish specialties. Daily happy hour specials! Located in the O’Callaghan Annapolis Hotel. 174 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7700 www.ocallaghanhotels.com

Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar The very freshest seafood. Specializing in sushi and sashimi.Also serving tempura, teriyaki and sukiyaki, Japanese sake and beer. See our ad on page 35. 195 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-4688 www.josscafe-sushibar.com

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Killarney House

Luna Blu Ristorante Italiano

Osteria 177

Visit Ireland in South County and enjoy the authentic friendly atmosphere of a real Irish restaurant and pub.All of the favorite Irish dishes are available including shepherd’s pie, Irish stew, corned beef & cabbage and of course the best pint in the world, Guinness.“Failte Roimhe” 584 West Central Avenue Davidonsville, MD 21035 410-798-8700 www.killarney-house.com info@killarney-house.com

Authentic Italian restaurant featuring innovative Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Try our fourcourse dinner special for $35 offered nightly. On & off site catering available. Reservations accepted. 36 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-9950 www.lunabluofannapolis.com info@lunabluofannapolis.com

The Evolution of Coastal Italian-Mediterranean Cuisine! Utilizing the freshest organic ingredients, we specialize in fresh seafood, chops, pasta and seasonal game. Daily dinner specials. Full bar and extensive wine list in a hip, eclectic atmosphere enhance your elegant dining experience. 177 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-7700 www.osteria177.com osteria177@yahoo.com

Kyma Restaurant “Where the Mediterranean meets the Chesapeake” Mediterranean small plates – tapas and mezzes, featuring ingredients from the Chesapeake region. Offering a unique wine list and specialty martinis at 2 bars and second floor lounge. 69 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-0003 www.kymarestaurant.com molly@kymarestaurant.com

Lebanese Taverna Serving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in a warm and friendly environment offering upscale amenities such as china and silverware.Take-out, catering and cooking classes available. 2478B Solomons Island Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-897-1111 www.lebanesetaverna.com

Maria’s Ristorante Maria’s is an authentic Sicilian Ristorante featuring veal, chicken, seafood and pasta dishes; open for lunch and dinner. Private room available for parties, meetings, bridal events and more! 12 Market Space Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-2112 www.mariasristorante.com priolaC@aol.com

Nano Asian Dining Fresh, eclectic, authentic Japanese &Thai cuisine at the heart of Main Street with a contemporary & energetic setting, imaginative big rolls, and fabulous presentations.Annapolis’ longest sushi bar! 189A Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-6688

Pad Thai Enjoy our contemporary, chic setting as you enjoy authentic Thai Food! We serve classic dishes such as tom yum gai, pad thai, panang curry and vegetarian dishes. Great prices, free delivery and convenient garage parking. See our ad on page 34. 38 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-6636 410-280-0060 Fax www.padthaiannapolis.com

Lemongrass Lemongrass serves guests fresh, authentic Thai cuisine in a warm, contemporary environment. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner for those who are always looking for fast and friendly service. 167 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-0086 www.lemongrassannapolis.com

Les Folies Brasserie One of Annapolis’ favorites. Fine dining. A casual, relaxed bistro atmosphere with art nouveau painting. Enjoy the largest raw bar selection and freshest seafood, French regional cuisine – bouillabaisse, cassoulet and duck confit. 2552 Riva Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-573-0970 TeaMatrat@aol.com www.lesfoliesbrasserie.com

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Chessie’s Chesapeake Grill

Come to Tsunami, offering drinks & fine food in a hip urban setting. Pacific Rim cuisine is featured along with a sushi bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner. For cocktails and sushi, the lounge is open until 2 am. 51 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-990-9868 www.tsunamiannapolis.com

Critically acclaimed aqua terra defines contemporary American dining in Annapolis. Cosmopolitan atmosphere with a neighborhood feel,creative cuisine, international wines & superior service make aqua terra the top of everyone’s “don’t miss” list. 164 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-1985 www.aquaterraofannapolis.com info@ aquaterraofannapolis.com

Offering Angus beef steaks and fresh local seafood. Won People's ChoiceAward for crab soup in 2004. Chessie's Chesapeake Grille is located inside the Comfort Inn Hotel & Conference Center. 4500 Crain Highway Bowie, MD 20716 301-464-0089 www.pmchotels.com cmartin@pmchotels.com

Yin Yankee Café

Azure

Dock Street Bar & Grill

Spanning Eastern andWestern cultures on a single plate. Cheaper and safer than flying. Fusion flavors and maverick sushi by the dock. Words can’t describe Annapolis’ favorite fusion boutique. 105 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-8703 www.yinyankee.com

Explore your taste buds with Azure’s eclectic cuisine. Located inside The Westin Annapolis,Azure is the new feel of Annapolis with its contemporary décor, relaxed atmosphere and complimentary wireless internet. The Westin Annapolis 100 Westgate Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-972-4300 www.azureannapolis.com azure@westinannapolis.com

PUBS, TAVERNS & CASUAL DINING ACME Bar & Grill Annapolis Think Globally, Drink Locally. See our ad on page 67. 163 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-6486 www.acmebar.net epleykevin@yahoo.com

Breeze Contemporary dining in a stylishly casual and comfortable atmosphere.The menu offers imaginative interpretations of your favorite foods from the Chesapeake Bay. Light fare and entries available throughout the day. Free valet parking. 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21406 410-295-3232 www.loewsannapolishotel.com

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Dock Street features Chesapeake Bay cuisine, superior nightlife, and a quartet lunch menu in a casual pub atmosphere. Kitchen is open until 1 am! Reserve our second floor dining room that offers a waterfront view of downtown Annapolis. 136 Dock Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-7278 dockstreet@comcast.net www.dockstreetbar.net

Federal House Bar & Grille Located in HistoricAnnapolis,we offer casual dining for lunch and dinner with an extraordinary array of tap beer and cocktails. Reserve our Annapolitan Room for your private functions. 22-24 Market Space Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-2576 www.federalhouserestaurant.com jeremy@federalhouserestaurant.com

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. Our traditional on-site brewing paired with fresh, scratch fusion cuisine combines to make a great dining experience. Enjoy our early and late night Happy Hours too! 1906Towne Circle Blvd., Suite 155 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-5965 www.gordonbiersch.com kspare@gbrestaurants.com

Greystone Grill An upscale dining establishment, we specialize in casual refinement. Fresh steaks,chops,and seafood cooked to perfections and served in a wine friendly relaxed environment. 200 Westgate Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-349-5052 www.greystonegrill.com biars.a@greystonegrill.com

Harry Browne’s A captivating historic restaurant/lounge featuring our new State Circle Grill Room and unique wine cellar. Lavish lunches,divine dinners and sumptuous Sunday brunch. Continental and seafood cuisine. Catering is offered. 66 State Circle,Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-4332 www.harrybrownes.com Rusrom@aol.com

Jasper’s For over 20 years, Jasper’s has been taking care of locals and serving great quality food in the spirit of fun.We serve the best food at the best value on this side of the Chesapeake. 1651 Maryland Route 3 North Crofton, MD 21114 301-261-3505 www.jaspersrestaurants.com

Ledo Pizza & Pasta Annapolis Ledo Pizza is all about family.We feature fresh hand made dough, sauce made daily, generous portions, subs, salads, beer & wine; patio dining, room to accommodate large parties, catering & delivery. 505 S. Cherry Grove Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-295-3030 www.ledopizza.com Ledopizzaannapolis @comcast.net 888-302-2852

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O’Brien’s Oyster Bar & Restaurant

Punk’s Backyard Grill

Full menu until 1 am nightly. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 am to 2 am, Sunday Brunch 10 am.Traditional saloon and oyster bar. Home of Aviator’s Beer. American seafood and steaks. See our ad on page 37. 8 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-5700 www.mcgarveys.net

Located at the foot of Main Street,offering imaginative seafood dishes and nouveau American cuisine. Dancing and live entertainment nightly. Full-service banquet facilities available. See our ad on page 36. 113 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-6288 www.obriensoysterbar.com

Punk’s recreates the classic American backyard cookout. Enjoy freshly made favorites like savory skewers,all-natural burgers,crisp garden salads and homemade sides. 2188 Annapolis Mall Annapolis, MD 21401 410-571-7744 www.punksbackyardgrill.com sladerberg@punksbackyardgrill.com

Middleton Tavern Enjoy traditional Maryland fare in an 18th-century setting on historic City Dock. Sidewalk café, raw bar, fireside dining.World-famous Oyster Shooter. Live entertainment nightly.Banquet facilities. See our ad on page 36. 2 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-3323 www.middletontavern.com

Old Country Buffet A buffet feast topped with old-fashioned hospitality. Scrumptious selections of meats, vegetables, salads, fruits, beverages and desserts for one price. Group rates; seniors and kids' pricing. Banquets welcome. 81A Forest Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 410-224-0921

Rams Head Tavern & Fordham Brewing Co. An Annapolis landmark since 1989! Enjoy casual dining in an English-style pub featuring hearty pasta selections, regional seafood, and Angus beef. Don’t leave town without a pint of Fordham beer,brewed on-site. Over 100 bottled beers and 30+ drafts. 33 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-4545 www.ramsheadtavern.com annapolis@ramsheadtavern.com

Reynold’s Tavern 18th-century working Tavern featuring full service restaurant. Traditional English Afternoon Tea, Restaurant, Pub, and overnight accommodations in the heart of Historic Annapolis. Excellent food, relaxed atmosphere, and attentive service. See our ad on this page. 7 Church Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-295-9555 www.reynoldstavern.org reynoldstavern@comcast.net

Stan & Joes Saloon “An American Saloon with an Irish Attitude!” Daily lunch and dinner specials, live music nightly and outdoor dining. Open 11 am - 2 pm, seven (7) days a week. 37 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-1993 Tmcgovern01@comcast.net

NIGHTLIFE, ENTERTAINMENT, & HAPPY HOUR Rose Restaurant At the Comfort Inn BWI, the Rose Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great location, excellent service! Live entertainment Friday & Saturday nights. Perfect for groups and special events. 6075 Belle Grove Road Baltimore, MD 21225 410-636-0300 www.roserestaurant.com

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You can reach Anne Arundel County with ease by automobile, plane, train or bus. • The county is conveniently located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., just off the East Coast’s major north-south highway, I-95. • For air travelers, airlines such as American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, AirTran, US Airways and more make flying into BWI Airport a snap. • Amtrak and MARC trains stop at BWI. Shuttles are also available from the terminal to many BWI area hotels. • If you are coming from Washington, D.C. on weekdays, you can take the Metro to New Carrollton Station and catch the #921 bus into Annapolis. • Light rail provides a quick link from Baltimore’s famed Inner Harbor and CamdenYards to BWI Airport and connects to Annapolis via the #14 bus.

For fares and schedules, please contact: • BWI Airport Ground Transportation: 800-435-9294 • AMTRAK: 1-800-USA-RAIL or www.amtrak.com • MARC and the Maryland Transit Administration: 1-800-RIDE-MTA or www.mtamaryland.com • Greyhound/Trailways: 1-800-231-2222 or www.greyhound.com • Annapolis Transit: 410-263-7964 or www.annapolis.gov

• Greyhound Bus serves Annapolis every day.

Reaching the Anne Arundel CountyVisitors Center in Annapolis • From Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) By car: Follow Airport exit signs.Take Exit 1, marked “To I-97, Annapolis.” Follow to I-97 South to Rt. 50 East.Take Exit 24 onto Rowe Blvd., and follow signs to the Visitors Center. By public transportation: Take Light Rail to the Patapsco stop and connect with the #14 MTA bus to Annapolis (southbound bus). By shuttle: Contact BWI Ground Transportation at 1-800-435-9294 for information on super shuttle and Airport Shuttle. • From Baltimore (20 Miles) and points North: I-95 South to I-895 South (Harbor Tunnel) to I-97 South or I-95 South to I-695 South (Baltimore Beltway) to Exit 4, I-97 South. I-97 will end at Rt. 50 - go East to Exit 24, Rowe Blvd., and follow signs to the Visitors Center. • From points West and Northwest: I-70 East to I-695 South (Baltimore Beltway). Follow to Exit 4, I-97 South. I-97 will end at Rt. 50 - go East to Exit 24, Rowe Blvd., and follow signs to the Visitors Center. • From Washington DC (30 miles) and points South: I-95 North to I-495 North (Washington Beltway) to Rt. 50 East. Follow Rt. 50 to Exit 24, Rowe Blvd, and follow signs for the Visitors Center. • From points Southwest: I-66 East to I-495 South to Rt. 50 East. Follow to Exit 24, Rowe Blvd., and follow signs to the Visitors Center. • From Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Take Rt. 50 West across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (free westbound). Follow Rt. 50 to exit 24B, Rowe Blvd. and follow signs to the Visitors Center.

Mileage to Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Visitors Center Pittsburgh, PA 242 miles

Philadelphia, PA 120 miles

New York City, NY 220 miles

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WalkingTours of Historic Homes & Sites/Bed & Breakfast Locations HISTORIC SITES 1 Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church 2 Reynolds Tavern 3 St. Anne’s Church 4 Banneker-Douglass Museum 5 Circuit Courthouse 6 Maryland Inn 7 Jonas Green House 8 Zimmerman House 9 Charles Carroll House 10 St. Mary’s Church 11 City Hall/Ballroom 12 Maynard-Burgess House 13 Old Treasury

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Charles Carroll, Barrister House McDowell Hall 30 First Presbyterian Church 31 HistoryQuest 32 Eastport Walking Tour BED & BREAKFASTS 33 1908-William Page Inn 34 The Annapolis Inn 35 Annapolis Royal Folly 36 Ark and Dove 37 Charles Inn 38 Chez Amis 39 Flag House Inn 40 The Gatehouse B&B 28

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Tune in your radio to 1620 AM as you approach The State Garage is off Rowe Boulevard at Calvert Annapolis for any special event parking Street. Free parking after 6 pm weekdays and all day Saturdays and Sundays. Availability subject to change. information. Parking for Recreational Vehicles: RVs must

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park at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. $10.00 per day. No overnight parking at the stadium lot. Pricing subject to change. Please call the Visitors Center, 410-280-0445, for campground suggestions.

The time limit at most parking meters and in residential parking districts is two hours, and you must move your car when that time has passed.There is absolutely no parking at red curbs.We suggest that you park your car in one of our parking garages, as we’d hate to send you home with a parking ticket — a souvenir you certainly don’t want!

Parking Meters: Parking meter hours are 10:00 am to 7:30 pm seven days a week. Meter rates are $1.00 per hour for a maximum of two hours. Vehicles must be moved after two hours of parking. Park at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium: Re-feeding the meters is not permitted. Pricing subject Park at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium and ride to change. the FREE Navy Blue Shuttle: the stadium is located off Rowe Boulevard between Farragut Road and Handicapped Parking: Cars with handicapped Taylor Avenue. Please use the Taylor Avenue license plates or with a current hang tag may park entrance. Parking is $5.00. Fees are subject to at our meters for twice the allowed time at no change.The free Navy Blue Shuttle runs on the half charge. If you wish to remain at the spot, you must hour to theVisitors Center, the Historic District, the pay the meter rate and stay only the allotted time. Naval Academy, Maryland Avenue and West An- Handicapped licensed cars may also park in our napolis. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to residential district for four hours. 6:00 pm. Weekends 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. To PublicTransportation confirm times or for more information, contact In and Around Annapolis Annapolis Transit at 410-263-7964 or at Bus: Annapolis and the surrounding area are served www.annapolis.gov/transport. daily by Annapolis Transit, making 200 stops in and Park at the Gotts Court Garage! The Hill- around the city.The route also directly serves many man, Gotts Court & Knighton Garages all area hotels.To receive bus maps and schedules, stop offer Park n’ Shop discounts. See page 45 for by the Visitors Center, contact Annapolis Transit at details. 410-263-7964 or access www.annapolis.gov/transport. The Gotts Court Garage off Calvert or Northwest Streets is adjacent to the Visitors Center. $1.25 each hour. $10.00 maximum everyday. $2.00 from 4 pm to 8 am. Sunday 6 am - 1 pm free. Special event parking fee. Pricing subject to change. 410-263-9749.

The Hillman Garage off Main Street is closer to the City Dock but fills quickly. $1.25 each hour. $10.00 maximum everyday. $2.00 from 4 pm to 8 am. Sunday 6 am - 1 pm free. Special Event Parking fee. Pricing subject to change. 410-267-8914.

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The Knighton Garage is off West Street at Colonial Drive. $1.00 each hour. $10.00 maximum everyday. $2.00 from 4 pm to 8 am. Sunday 6 am - 1 pm free. Special event parking fee. Pricing subject to change. 410-263-7170.The free Navy Blue Shuttle stops very close by for a quick ride to City Dock & USNA.

Water Taxi: Annapolis waterways are served by Watermark, which runs from mid May to mid September. Call from your boat or waterfront location for a ride, or go to the Watermark stop at City Dock. Call 410-263-0033. Taxi Cab: Call Annapolis Cab Company at 410-268-0022 or consult the local phone directory for other cab companies. Bicycles in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County: The City of Annapolis has a system of informal and designated bike routes utilizing a combination of grade-separated trails and city streets. For more information and a copy of the “Take A Step” brochure with biking maps and more information, contact Annapolis Transit at 410-263-7964 or the Visitors Center at 410-280-0445.

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Walking Tour It’s a Beautiful Day for a Stroll... The following sites correspond to the key on page 42 and to the numbers on the downtown Annapolis map. Look for the Historic Annapolis Foundation historical markers on the buildings.This is a limited listing of historic properties in Annapolis. For more information, request a History Explorer’s Map of the Four Rivers Heritage Area at the Visitors Center or by calling 410-222-1805

Historic Building Markers The centerpiece of the Historic Annapolis Foundation marker is the Liberty Tree, a tulip poplar once located on St. John’s College campus. Pre-Revolutionary War meetings were held under the tree by the Sons of Liberty. The elongated octagonal shape is adapted from the carved wood interior window surrounds, attributed toThomas Hall, in the 18th century HammondHarwood and William Paca Houses. 1 Asbury Methodist Church, 87 West

COLOR KEY 1700-1784 18th-century Vernacular 1735-1790 18th-century Georgian 1784-1840 Federal 1837-1901 Victorian 1837-1930 19th- and 20th-century Annapolis Vernacular This is a sample of the marker colors you will see in the Historic District. For more information, go to www.annapolis.org and look under Preservation. 42

Street This handsome 1888 building is an example of Gothic Revival architecture.The church housed one of the earliest African-American congregations in Annapolis and stands on the site of their 1803 church.

22 Reynolds Tavern, 7 Church Circle The tavern was built between 1747 and 1755 byWilliam Reynolds,a hatter and tavern keeper. From 1812 to 1935, the cashier of Farmers National Bank lived here and from 1936 to 1957, the building housed the Anne Arundel County Library. Now a tea room, pub and inn.

3 St. Anne’s Church, Church Circle The present church, built in Romanesque Revival style, is the third to stand on this site.

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Construction began in 1859, using some of the walls and the tower of the second church,which had been destroyed by fire in 1858. The St. Anne’s window,given to the church in 1893,was designed by the Tiffany studios.

44 Banneker-Douglass Museum 84 Franklin Street The firstAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church of Annapolis, founded in 1803, began construction of Mt. Moriah in 1874. After storm damage in 1897, the church was rebuilt with its present Gothic Revival front facade,including the superb stained glass rose window. The church now houses the Banneker-Douglass Museum of African-American Life and History.

55 Anne Arundel County Circuit Courthouse, 6 Church Circle The third-oldest courthouse still in use in Maryland.The original Federal-style portion of the courthouse was built in 1824 and enlarged in 1892 in the Italianate style with a projecting tower and cupola.

66 Maryland Inn, 16 Church Circle Merchant Thomas Hyde completed the threestory tavern and inn before the Revolution.The stone foundations and flemish bond brick walls mark the original form.The building is unique in that it was built as an inn and has remained an inn throughout its life.

77 Jonas Green House, 124 Charles Street The gambrel-roof dwelling was the home of Jonas Green, colonial printer of the Maryland Gazette. Built in the 1740s, documentary evidence shows the house may have been built for the Greens by property owner Charles Carroll. It was the site of Green’s print shop until 1786, and is still owned by Green descendants.

88 Zimmerman House, 138 Conduit Street A rare example inAnnapolis of the QueenAnne style, this pattern-book house was built for Charles Zimmerman, leader of the United States Naval Academy band and author of “Anchors Aweigh.”

99 Charles Carroll House 107 Duke of Gloucester Street The house,circa 1680-1710,was extensively remodeled in 1749,1773 and 1885.Charles Carroll of Carrollton,the only Roman Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence, was probably born in this house, and lived here until 1821.

10 St. Mary’s Church 109 Duke of Gloucester Street The present church, a Victorian-Gothic structure, was consecrated in 1860.The interior displays the rib vaulting and hand-carved altar screen typical of the Gothic Revival style.The octagonal steeple was added to the tower circa 1876.

11 City Hall/Ballroom 160 Duke of Gloucester Street The Assembly Rooms, located on this site, were a social gathering place from the 1760s.After the building burned during the Civil War, the three surviving walls were incorporated into the present City Hall.

12 Maynard-Burgess House 163 Duke of Gloucester Street The small vernacular dwelling was owned for nearly 150 years by members of two AfricanAmerican families.Its first occupant,John Maynard, a free black, bought the property in 1847.

13 Old Treasury, State Circle The OldTreasury, built between 1735 and 1737, is the oldest public building in Maryland. Until 1779, it housed the offices of the commissioners who distributed bills of credit or colonial paper money. In 1949, the state restored the badly deteriorated building.

14 State House, State Circle The Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use,and the only state capitol to have been a US capitol. Construction began in 1772; the legislature first met here in 1779. Features include the largest wooden dome in the country built without nails. GeorgeWashington resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the Old Senate Chamber and the U.S. Congress, which met in Annapolis from November 1783 to August 1784, ratified the Treaty of Paris in this building, formally ending the Revolutionary War. National Historic Landmark.Tours available daily.

15 Government House, State Circle The state bought land in 1868 to build a new home for the governor, which was completed in 1870 as a French Empire mansion.Remodeling work done in 1936 converted the house to the five-part Georgian style of the colonial period. Tours available by appointment.

16 City Dock and Alex Haley Memorial City Dock has been the center of Annapolis’ maritime life for over three hundred years. At the head of the Dock, a memorial commemorates the 1767 arrival in Annapolis of Kunta Kinte, immortalized by his descendant, Alex Haley, in Roots. Adjacent to the plaque is a sculpture of Alex Haley reading to children. Story boards on Compromise Street and a display at the Market House complete the memorial.

17 U.S. Naval Academy Visitors Entrance - Gate 1 Off Randall Street between Prince George and King George Streets In 1845, the War Department acquired Fort Severn and adjoining land to house the newly

established Naval College, now the United States Naval Academy. The campus includes Beaux-Arts buildings designed in the early 1900s by Ernest Flagg and contemporary buildings designed in the 1960s by John Carl Warnecke. National Historic Landmark.Photo ID required.

18 Ogle Hall/Alumni House 24 King George Street Ogle Hall, built between 1739 and 1742, takes its name from the Ogle family, who lived here from 1747 to 1815. Visitors to the house included George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette.The USNA Alumni Association has used the house since 1944.

19 Naval Academy Chapel The 1904 chapel, designed by noted New York architect Ernest Flagg, is located on the highest point of ground within the“Yard.” Several of the stained glass windows were designed by the Tiffany studios.John Paul Jones,naval hero of the RevolutionaryWar, is buried in the crypt. Photo ID required to enter the USNA.

20 United States Naval Academy Museum Preble Hall Founded in 1939, the museum’s collection of more than 30,000 historic objects include the famous Rogers Collection of Ship Models; maritime and portrait paintings; historic flags, uniforms, silver, medals, weapons, navigational instruments and naval documents. Photo ID required to enter the USNA.

21 Market House, Market Space The first market house on this site was built in 1784. The present market was completed in 1858 and restored in 1970 and again in 2006.

22 Middleton Tavern, 2 Market Space Samuel Horatio Middleton and his family operated one of Annapolis’ most successful taverns here from 1754 to 1786. He also ran a ferry to the Eastern Shore.

23 Shiplap House, 18 Pinkney Street One of the oldest surviving houses in Annapolis, the Shiplap House,circa 1715,was probably built by its first occupant, Sawyer Edward Smith. Smith ran an ordinary (tavern) in the house, serving the waterfront clientele. The building now houses Historic Annapolis Foundation’s administrative offices.

24 Brice House, 42 East Street James Brice built this impressive five-part Georgian mansion between 1767 and 1773 and it remained in the family for a century.Now owned by the International Masonry Institute. National Historic Landmark.

25 25 William Paca House and Garden

186 Prince George Street William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence and three-term governor of Maryland, built this five-part Georgian mansion between 1763 and 1765.The property includes a twoacre, walled urban garden featuring four formal parterres, a wilderness area and five reconstructed garden buildings. National Historic Landmark.Tours available. 888-302-2852

26 Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Avenue The Hammond-Harwood House was built in 1774 as a town residence for Mathias Hammond, patriot and planter. It was the last work of renowned colonial architect William Buckland.The building, with its carved entrance, formal rooms and elegant scale, stands as a testament to Buckland’s talent and skill.National Historic Landmark.Tours available.

27 Chase-Lloyd House, 22 Maryland Avenue Edward Lloyd IV of Talbot County bought the unfinished shell of this house from Samuel Chase, young Annapolis lawyer and later signer of the Declaration of Independence. Lloyd built the home, one of the grandest in Annapolis, from 1769-1774. His youngest daughter, Mary Tayloe Lloyd, married Francis Scott Key here in 1802.National Historic Landmark.Tours available.

28 Charles Carroll,The Barrister House St. John’s College/King George Street Dr. Charles Carroll built this house from 17241727 on the corner of Main and Conduit after he bought the land in 1723. Historic Annapolis Foundation bought the house and moved it to St.John’s campus,where it serves as the college’s admissions office.

29 McDowell Hall, St. John’s College Campus Construction began in 1742 on a house for the colonial governor, Thomas Bladen. When the legislature refused to vote for more funds for completion, the empty shell became known as “Bladen’s Folly.” Given to St. John’s College in 1784,it housed the entire college including dormitory space and dining hall.The hall is named for St. John’s first president.

30 First Presbyterian Church Duke of Gloucester St. at Conduit St. The sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church was originally the Hallam Theater, built in 1828.The congregation bought the property and remodeled it for worship in 1846.The sanctuary was enlarged in 1874 and in 1948 the building was completely remodeled and the steeple was added. One of the first public schools for girls met in the lower level of the church following the Civil War.

31 HistoryQuest, 99 Main Street Located in a waterfront warehouse from colonial times, HistoryQuest interprets three centuries of history in Annapolis and the surrounding area. Orientation center, multimedia presentations, digital-audio walking tours, and exhibits.Tickets for tours,excursions,venues,and events. Gift shop.

32 Eastport Walking Tour Take a self-guided tour through Annapolis’ maritime history. Ask at theVisitors Center for a map of this eclectic and growing neighborhood.

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Downtown Annapolis appreciates your business! To show our sincere thanks, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to make your shopping experience even better. Simply look for the sticker at participating members of the Annapolis Business Association and get FREE PARKING VOUCHERS for your visit. Just look for the Park & Shop decal in the window. Gotts Court Garage, Knighton Garage, and Hillman Garage now participate in Park & Shop program. Annapolis Park & Shop is managed by the Annapolis Business Association and funded in part by the City of Annapolis Office of Economic Development.

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Embassy Suites Baltimore at BWI 410-850-0747 • 800-222-8733

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Places To Shop ANTIQUES

Fleet Feet Sports Annapolis

Furniture, Jewelry, Silver, Art, China, Crystal, Pottery, Books, Bottles, Nautical, Naval Academy, and more. An ever-changing collection includes 18th century to vintage. A fun and interesting place to browse. See our ad on page 4. 69 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Shop: 410-216-9067 24 Hour: 240-432-1772

Fleet Feet Sports Annapolis is a locally owned & operated running & walking specialty store providing a welcoming environment for runners, walkers & fitness enthusiasts. Fleet Feet operates with a“one-customer-at-a-time” approach to ensure proper fit. 318 6th Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-6290 www.fleetfeetannapolis.com scott@fleetfeetannapolis.com

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Paradigm

á la mode lingerie

Paradigm offers contemporary menswear and women’s apparel complemented by carefully selected shoe, handbag, and jewelry collections. Paradigm provides the right mix of traditional and fashion forward products to wow its customers. 179 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-6030 www.shopparadigm.com shop@paradigm.com

Evergreen Antiques

From sexy and fun to lacy and flirty, this boutique offers an array of items for the bedroom and beyond. Lingerie by Chantelle, Le Mystere, Aubade and Hanky Panky, and a selection of unique gifts. 32 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-9771 www.alamodelingerie.com info@alamodelingerie.com

GALLERIES American Landscape Gallery A sense of place through fine art photography. Home to the complete black & white and color collections of Marion E.Warren and Richard Olsenius. Located in Eastport. Shipping available. 419 Fourth Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-2898 www.AmericanLandscapeGallery.com jasurette@AmericanLandscapeGallery.com

Annapolis Collection Gallery Located just a few steps from the Visitors Center, this gallery is devoted to six Annapolis masters: Moe Hanson, Roxie Munro, Greg Harlin, Ann Munro Wood, Sally Comport and Yoomi Yoon.The gallery is open seven days a week, 11 am to 9 pm. See our ads on pages 50 and 51. 45 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-1414 www.AnnapolisCollection.com Katherine@AnnapolisCollection.com

Alpaca International Ladies & gentlemens clothing made from the finest alpaca wool in the world, is featured in this unique destination store.Check out the wonderful window displays showcasing this unique product. See our ad on this page. 206 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-216-9898 alpacainternational@verizon.net www.thegoldoftheandes.com

Brown Eyed Girl There's a new girl in town! Come check out our funky boutique! Featuring…O’Neill, Rip Curl, Billabong, Lucy Love and our very own line of Brown Eyed Girl apparel. 10 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-990-4475 www.browneyedgirlofannopolis.com browneyedgirl@atlanticbb.net

diva boutique A carefully edited selection of cocktail dresses, denim and casual attire along with affordable accessories and impeccable service make diva Annapolis a premier boutique. 30 Market Space Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-9195 www.modadiva.com info@modadiva.com 888-302-2852

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ARTFX

Marion Warren Gallery, The

World Tree Gallery

Celebrating “The Artist’s Gallery.”Have fun exploring our handcrafted pottery, polymer bowls, wood treasure boxes, unique glass, jewelry, candles, LeafLines, photos, vitreography, paintings, Pete the Cat, ...“Meant for a Special Moment.” 3 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-990-4540 www.artfxgallery.org artfx3gallery@yahoo.com

View rare silver gelatin photographs by legendary photographer Marion Warren in his gallery overlooking the Historic Maryland State House. See our ad on this page. 14 State Circle & Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-1414 www.marionwarren.com Katherine@MarionWarren.com

World Tree Gallery brings world cultures and civilizations through arts, crafts and books. We specialize in fair trade items handmade by artists in developing countries. Books include teaching stories, proverbs and proverb collections. 57 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 202-787-0112 Worldtreegallery.net Mail@worldtreegallery.net

Aurora Gallery Discover many distinctive paintings, watercolors, original prints and fine crafts for the home. Elegant pottery, a spectrum of blown glass and fine handcrafted jewelry represented in a unique collection. See our ad on page 4. 67 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-9150 www.auroragallery.net jeanataurora@verizon.net

McBride Gallery

Easy Street Gallery

Whitehall Gallery

Easy Street represents over 250 of America’s premier handcraft artisans. Specializing in Art Glass, we also carry jewelry, ceramics and sculpture.Voted top 100 Retailer of American Craft in 2003 & 2005. 8 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-5556 www.easystreetgallery.com easystreetgal@comcast.net

Whitehall Gallery features reasonably priced original paintings and prints by local artists. We showcase historical/antique maps and prints, Chinese ink paintings and offer distinctive custom framing services. 57 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-269-6161 cceciled@aol.com

Annapolis’ largest art gallery.Seven rooms of original paintings, sculpture and fine graphics, viewed in a historic colonial home. Enjoy landscape, wildlife, still life and nautical scenes. 215 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-7077 www.mcbridegallery.com Cynthia@mcbridegallery.com

Wynn Bone Gallery Contemporary art in original oils, photography and sculpture are featured at Wynn Bone Gallery, located within Casa Nova, a fine silver and handmade jewelry store with cool ceramic chickens! 161 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-8840 www.wynnbonegallery.com eecasanova@aol.com

JEWELRY Alta Jewelers Alta believes that jewelry is art. Since 1995 they have introduced unique, one-of-a-kind 14kt gold and sterling silver jewelry with a timeless yet contemporary look, created by exclusive designers from around the world. 2580 Annapolis Mall Annapolis, MD 21401 410-573-2012 410-573-2013 FAX www.altajewelers.com slava@altajewelers.com

Bead Bungalow Beads from around the world, charms, pendants and jewelry and wire-working supplies. Stylish, finished jewelry and unique gifts, too. Design away at our worktables, take a class or throw a party! 105-B Annapolis Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-4774 www.beadbungalow.com info@beadbungalow.com

Blanca Flor Silver Jewelry Visit our beautiful location at the heart of the City Dock. Specializing in silver jewelry, talavera-style pottery, wood carvings, cast aluminum frames and serving pieces.Also visit our beautiful shop at the Westfield Annapolis Mall. See our ad on page 52. 34 Market Space Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-7666 Westfield Annapolis Mall Annapolis, MD 21401 410-571-6488

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La Belle Cezanne

Annapolis Pottery, The

Capital Teas

We are proud to announce our brand new showroom that beyond doubt will offer an unparalleled experience showcasing world renown designers. Come visit and see for yourself. See our ad on the back cover. 186 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-1996 labellecezanne@aol.com

A real working pottery in the heart of the historic district with the largest variety of superb pottery at the best prices. Shipping available. Come for shopping or just to watch the potters at play. See our ad on page 4. 40 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-6153 www.annapolispottery.com

Fifth generation tea merchants have launched their flagship tea boutique, Capital Teas, in a charm-filled spot in downtown Annapolis. With over 90 types of loose tea and accessories, visitors are guaranteed a unique tea experience. 6 Cornhill Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-TEAS www.capitalteas.com inquires@capitalteas.com

Ron George Jewelers, Inc.

A Thyme to Entertain: Menus & Traditions of Annapolis – Junior League of Annapolis, Inc.

Annapolis’ custom craftsmen/designers/diamond and gemstone merchants. Whether your taste in jewelry is contemporary, antique, estate or nautical, this is the place. Downtown Main St. location is open 10 am to 5:30 pm, Monday thru Saturday and the Severna Park Location is open 10 am to 6 pm, Monday thru Saturday. 205 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-269-0958 547 Benefield Road Severna Park, MD 21146 410-544-5850 www.rongeorgejewelers.com

W.R. Chance Diamond Jewelers W.R.Chance Jewelers is a family owned and operated jewelry store located in historic downtown Annapolis. Established in 1949, we have been providing our clients the ultimate jewelry buying experience. 110 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-2404 www.wrchance.com bruce@wrchance.com

An elegant coffee table style cookbook highlighting annual events and traditions around the Annapolis area featuring 13 chapters with party menus, 200 recipes and 40 color photographs. Proceeds benefit the community outreach programs of Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. 410-573-9235 www.jlannapolis.org

Christian Science Reading Room Come in for the Pulitzer Prize-winning international daily newspaperThe Christian Science Monitor,and discover Bible study materials and a comfortable place to read a weekly Bible lesson. Browse for books on healing, inspirational CDs, magazines. 22 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-7060 annwarfield1@cs.com

Candles Off Main

Embassy Opticians

Premium candle shop featuring luxury candles from Anthousa, Votivo, Voluspa, Tocca, and more. Specializing in hand-dipped dripless tapers in a variety of colors and sizes. Also beeswax and soy candles. 162 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-990-0664 www.candlesoffmain.com info@candlesoffmain.com

A full service optometric and optical store specializing in eye exams,contact lenses and fashion eyewear. 234 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-8200 colleenshields@starpower.net

Zachary’s Jewelers Located in the heart of Annapolis, features designer jewelry from Charriol, Marco Bicego, John Hardy, and many other internationally renowned companies. Our diamond collection offers the best selection in town. 100 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-5555 www.zacharysjewelers.com steve@zacharysjewelers.com

SPECIALTY SHOPS A.L. Goodies General Store The largest selection of souvenirs, gifts and apparel, plus brass, novelties, sundries and more.Traditional card shop and one-hour photo. Located in the heart of Annapolis. 112 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-269-0071 www.algoodies.com

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Historic Annapolis Foundation Shops

Mary & Blanche!

Peppers

Discover a distinctive selection of merchandise, inspired by three centuries of Annapolis and Maryland history at our History Quest shop at 99 Main Street, Museum Shop at 77 Main Street, and Paca Shop at 186 Prince George Street (ground floor of William Paca House). 410-267-8146; 800-603-4020 www.annapolis.org

Mary & Blanche! Is a unique card and gift boutique that delivers its promise of providing “an outrageously fun place to shop!” Voted Best of Annapolis 2 years running. Open 7 days a week with extended summer and holiday hours. 78 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-8891; 410-280-8892 www.maryandblanche.com blanche@maryandblanche.com

Peppers offers the best selection of U.S. Naval Academy and Annapolis memorabilia. Located within the first block of Main Street.Take home that memorable Annapolis gift. Sizes infant to adult. Open every day. 133 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-8722 www.navygear.com info@navygear.com

Paws Pet Boutique

Pusser’s Caribbean Restaurant Concepts

Leader, The “A fun & unique collection of gifts and clothing.A store where you will always find something to smile about.” 167 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7507 www.theleaderannapolis.com

Main St. Mini Mart The most practical store in town. A one-stop shop for necessities in walking distance.Groceries,FedEx, lottery, Western Union, faxing, beer and wine. Located at the top of Main Street. 222 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-2099 ffmmminc@yahoo.com

From splashy collars and hand-painted bowls to handmade jewelry and art, we celebrate the relationship between people and their dogs and cats. Make your best friend’s day as well as yours! Come. Smile.Wag. See our ad on page 4. 64 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-8683 www.pawspetboutique.com earsup@pawspetboutique.com

Pennsylvania Dutch Farmer’s Market Pennsylvania Dutch cooking; cakes, meats, cheeses, candy, fresh produce, handmade soft pretzels and baked goods.Thurs.10 am to 6 pm,Fri.9 am to 6 pm, Sat. 8:30 am to 3 pm. 2472 Solomons Island Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-573-0770

Featuring unique lines of tropical and nautical apparel designed specifically for boaters, world-famous “Painkiller” and Grog drink mixes, custom Caribbean spices & condiments, Pusser’s T’s and many more items. 80 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-0006; toll free 800-442-6724 www.pussersusa.com shop@pussersusa.com

Shades Unlimited Located at the bottom of Main Street, we carry the largest selection of sunglasses in the area. Clip-ons and readers are also available. Prices range from $4 to $400. 103-B Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-7277 www.shadesunlimited.com

US Naval Academy Gift Shop The USNA Gift Shop is the only official retailer for the U.S. Naval Academy. All sales profits directly support the Brigade of Midshipmen. Located inside Gate 1, next to Halsey Field House. Open daily 9 am to 5 pm. Photo ID required. See our ad on page 5. 52 King George Street Annapolis, MD 21402 410-293-4438; 800-778-4260 www.navyonline.com

US Naval Institute Bookstore Features Naval Institute books, prints, photographs and gifts. 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday. 800-233-8764 www.usni.org

Wine Cellars of Annapolis Come experience unique wine shopping. Wine Cellars of Annapolis offers an exceptional selection of wine in an atmosphere reminiscent of vineyard cellars,wine education,talsting events and technology. We know wine. 1410 Forest Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 410-216-9080 www.winecellarsofannapolis.com info@winecellarsofannapolis.com 52

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HOME & GARDEN Claire Murray Claire Murray offers a dazzling array of beautiful hand-hooked wool rugs of many themes - floral, nautical, Americana, ocean, contemporary, whimsical and so much more.We also feature Nantucket inspired gifts including ceramics, stationary and crafts. Shipping available. 155B Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-2017 www.clairemurray.com

Homestead Gardens As the largest enclosed garden center in theWashington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas, Homestead Gardens is you all-season, full service idea center for home and garden success. P.O. Box 189 Davidsonville, MD 21035 410-798-5000 hgardens@aol.com. www.homesteadgardens.com

Peake House, The Distinctive furnishings, gifts, and accessories from elegant to whimsical for the home or garden.Visit our complete line of Herend,Quimper,Mottahedeh and Spode.Design services available by appointment only. 76 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-0410 peakehouse@atlanticbb.net

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Springriver Annapolis Canoe and Kayak Canoe and Kayak sales and rentals. Expert staff and large inventory on hand. Try before you buy from our floating dock in Eastport directly across from Ruth’s Chris Steak House. 311Third Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-2303 www.springriverannapolis.com springriverannapolis@verizon.net

SHOPPING DISTRICTS & MALLS

Annapolis Towne Centre At Parole It’s everything extraordinary - all in one sensational destination. A beautiful new Towne Centre with more than 50 fine stores and fabulous restaurants. Shop at Target, Anthropologie, Talbot's, J. Jill, LuluLemon, Brooks Brothers…or dine at Gordon Biersch, P.F. Chang’s, Brio Tuscan Grille and more! 1906Towne Centre Boulevard Annapolis, MD 410-573-9050 www.VisitATC.com

Annapolis Business Association

Arundel Mills

Business association representing downtown Annapolis Historic District. For a copy of our business directory please email below and include your mailing address. See you in Annapolis soon! 222 Main Street, Suite 335 Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-263-4401 www.annapolisbusinessassoc.com info@annapolisbusinessassoc.com

A shopping destination with over 225 unique stores – this mega-mall features outlet,discount,and specialty retailers and themed restaurants like Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament and the Muvico Egyptian 24 movie theater. See our ad on this page. 7000 Arundel Mills Circle Hanover, MD 21076 410-540-5100 www.arundelmills.com

Annapolis Harbour Center Located in the heart of the Annapolis/Parole shopping area, this Outdoor Lifestyle Center features nearly 50 stores such as Barnes & Noble,Starbucks, Ann Taylor Loft, Justice, Soma Intimates and the famous PA Dutch Farmers Market. See our ad on page 3. 2512A Solomons Island Road Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-266-5857 AnnapolisHarbourCenter.com PLeftwich@Lerner.com

Plat du Jour Plat du Jour offers a unique collection of European ceramics, linens, custom lamps and decorative accessories to add beauty and charm to your home. 220 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-269-1499 www.platdujour.net Jhartman@platdujour.net

Stevens Hardware A hardware store since 1880, Stevens Hardware carries all the necessities of a traditional hardware store, plus a wide variety of brassware and other unique gifts. A true Annapolis landmark! 142 Dock Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-3390

SPORTS OUTFITTERS Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 130,000 square feet of outdoor fun for the family. Your complete fishing,marine,camping,hunting,golf, boating and outdoor clothing source. Giant aquarium and exciting displays. 7000 Arundel Mills Circle Hanover, MD 21076 410-689-2500 www.basspro.com

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BAA Maryland BAA Maryland manages the “Air Mall” the award winning offering of shops and restaurants at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. During your airport travels, stop and enjoy great food and shopping. P.O. Box 8719 BWI Airport Baltimore, MD 21240 410-859-9201 www.baausa.com c_fearns@baausa.com

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Maryland Avenue/State Circle Business Association Remembered for its quality, independently owned shops and personal service. Arts and crafts, antiques, old books, jewelry, boutiques, salons, home furnishings, decorative accessories and restaurants. See our ad on page 4. 75 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 443-949-7876 www.marylandave.com

Festival at Riva

Prime Outlets Queenstown

Festival at Riva features Giant Food, T.J. Maxx, Michael’s and over 50 friendly stores, services and restaurants, including Panera Bread, Carter’s and Famous Footware. Located Forest Drive and Riva Road. 2303-M Forest Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-9354 www.festivalatriva.com eric.fenner@cbre.com

Over 60 top brand names only 10 minutes east of the Bay Bridge at Rte. 50E/301N split. 441 Outlet Center Drive Queenstown, MD 21658 410-827-8654 www.primeoutlets.com jmayc@primeretail.com

Marley Station Mall A regional shopping center located just eight miles from BWI Airport and only 20 minutes from downtown Baltimore or Annapolis. Macy’s, Sears, JC Penney,140 stores,restaurants,and movie theater. 7900 Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-766-2033 www.shopmarleystation.com tjerscheid@themills.com

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Westfield Annapolis Featuring over 175 stores including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, JC Penney and Sears. Galley Food Court, Galley Deck, six sensational restaurants and 11-screen stadium seating movie theater! 2002 Annapolis Mall Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-5432 www.westfield.com/annapolis sdegraffenreid@westfield.com

West Annapolis Business Association Stroll on Annapolis Street and step into the past. Discover unique services, shops and restaurants, over 25 one-of-a-kind shops and a very friendly atmosphere, just like in the past. FREE PARKING. P.O. Box 6779 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-295-5157

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HOTELS HISTORIC & GREATER ANNAPOLIS DISTRICT Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel The Annapolis Marriott Waterfront is the only hotel in the heart of Historic Downtown Annapolis located directly on the water. Waterfront dining on outside deck or inside Pusser’s Caribbean Grille. 80 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-7555 www.annapolismarriott.com bmiller@annapolismarriott.com

Historic Inns of Annapolis Three exquisitely restored and elegantly appointed Inns operate as one, 124-room hotel. Spacious banquet/meeting facilities that can accommodate up to 200 guests.Also featured is our award-winning restaurant,Treaty of Paris. See our ad on the inside front cover. 58 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-2641 www.historicinnsofannapolis.com tammeracarter@remingtonhotels.com

Loews Annapolis Hotel A beautiful hotel where comfort, friendly staff and award-winning service blend to deliver an unforgettable experience. Stroll to area's activities and attractions. Our restaurants specialize in fabulous regional cuisine. See our ad on page 1.

126 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7777 www.loewsannapolis.com loewsannapolissales@loewshotel.com

O’Callaghan Hotel Annapolis, The A warm Irish Welcome awaits you in Historic Annapolis uptown district! Luxury and style with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Walk to all local attractions.Lowest rates guaranteed on our website. See our ad on page 1. 174 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7700 www.ocallaghanhotels.com info@ocallaghanhotels-us.com.

The new luxury hotel downtown featuring the largest Grand Ballroom in Annapolis, 225 guest rooms and a heated indoor pool. High-speed Internet service available throughout the hotel. Close to the waterfront, restaurants, shopping and the stadium. See our ad on page 1. 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-972-4300 www.westin.com/annapolis sales@westinannapolis.com

ANNAPOLIS AREA Best Western Annapolis Located three miles from Historic Annapolis District and U.S. Naval Academy. 151 newly remodeled rooms. Free high speed wireless internet, business center services.Complimentary expanded continental breakfast. Ample free parking. See our ad on page 57. 2520 Riva Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-224-2800 www.bestwestern.com/prop_21044 sjensen@tbchotels.com

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If your plans are flexible or you let the breeze schedule your trip, stop by the Visitors Center at 26 West Street in Annapolis’ Historic District. We'll help you choose the perfect overnight accommodations so you can focus on fun! 410-280-0445, 888-302-2052 or www.VisitAnnapolis.org

Comfort Inn Four miles from Historic District and the Naval Academy. Easy access from Exit 28 off Route 50. Quiet location,complimentary continental breakfast, HBO, ESPN and CNN Headline News. 76 Old Mill Bottom Road North,Annapolis, MD 21409 410-757-8500 www.comfortinn.com

Comfort Inn Hotel & Conference Center of Bowie Newly renovated, 10 miles west of Annapolis. Featuring free full breakfast buffet, room service, Chessie's Restaurant, outdoor pool, fitness center, Conference rooms to 600 people. Pets allowed.

4500 Crain Highway Bowie, MD 20716 301-464-0089 www.pmchotels.com cmartin@pmchotels.com

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Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Annapolis “A Cozy Stay at a Comfortable Price.” New Property of theYear 1999 – Gold StandardWinner. We are conveniently located just minutes from Historic Annapolis and the Naval Academy.

2600 Housley Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-571-6700 www.countryinns.com richard.petras@countryinns.com

Courtyard by Marriott Hotel just minutes from Historic Annapolis, City Dock, the Naval Academy andWestfield’s Shopping Mall. Walking distance to the new Parole Town Center shopping and restaurant complex. 149 spacious guest rooms and 12 suites. Fitness Center, Indoor Pool. Business Center and Free High-speed Internet/Wireless access. Cafe restaurant serves breakfast daily.  2559 Riva Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-1555 888-236-2427 www.marriott.com/bwian

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DoubleTree Hotel Annapolis

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis

Located just three miles from the Historic District, we offer 219 guest rooms and suites, Ports of Call Restaurant, outdoor pool, fitness center, complimentary parking and shuttle to local attractions, shopping and restaurants. See our ad on page 1. 210 Holiday Court Annapolis, MD 21401 410-224-3150 www.doubletreeannapolis.com

Newly renovated hotel offers great amenties like free hot breakfast bar, 24-hour business center, fitness center, and free parking. Located minutes from historic Annapolis and Naval Academy. Stay smart See our ad on page 63. 2451 Riva Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-224-4317 www.hiexpress.com/annapolismd hieannapolisgm@baywoodhotels.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Annapolis Hotel just minutes from Historic Annapolis, City Dock and Naval Academy. Choose from a traditional room or unique one bedroom suite. Complimentary hot breakfast bar,fitness room,outdoor pool, high-speed Internet/wireless access. Near Westfield Mall and restaurant park.100% Hampton guaranteed. See our ad on page 59. 124 Womack Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 410-571-0200 www.annapolissuites.hamptoninn.com bridget.lundeen@hilton.com

Knights Inn Kids stay free. Non-smoking rooms. All newly renovated rooms. Kitchenettes available, refrigerator available. Weekly rates, AARP discount, group rates, special rates for military & government employees, and free high-speed wireless Internet.

3380 Ft. Meade Road, Laurel, MD 20724 301-498-5553 www.knightsinn.com 7413@hotel.cendant.com

Quality Inn Herrington Harbour Inn at Herrington Harbour Marina Resort Beachfront Caribbean-style lodging, featuring fantastic Bay views, adjoining patios with outdoor hot tubs, Olympic pool, fitness center, tennis, Mangos Bar & Grill,and our homemade continental breakfast. Discover our “Secret by the Bay.” 7161 Lake Shore Drive Rose Haven, MD 20714 • 410-741-5100 www.herringtonharbourinn.com info@herringtononthebay.com

Your choice in the Annapolis area for comfortable, clean and convenient overnight accommodations. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet, USA Today, data ports, etc. 30 minutes from Washington D.C., Baltimore, BWI and Reagan International Airports. 1542 Whitehall Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-974-4440 www.choicehotels.com

• 3 Miles to Historic Annapolis and Naval Academy • Complimentary Expanded Continental Breakfast • Newly Remodeled Rooms • Business Center • Free High Speed Wireless Internet • Fitness Center

Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis With its 126 well appointed guest rooms, is conveniently located just four miles from the heart of the Annapolis Historic District. 304 Harry S.Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-266-9006 www.annapolis.hgi.com deidra_davis@hilton.com

Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island Waterfront hotel with balconies, boat slips, indoor pool, sun deck, lobby lounge, breakfast café, fitness center, free high-speed Internet, extensive in-room amenities, meeting space for 120.Twenty minutes from Annapolis. 3206 Main Street Grasonville, MD 21638 410-827-3877 www.kentisland.stayhgi.com judy.basi@hilton.com

Historic Kent Manor Inn and Restaurant Renowned as a creative setting for conferences, weddings and getaways, is located on the Eastern Shore; near Baltimore, D.C., Annapolis and BWI. 500 Kent Manor Drive Stevensville, MD 21666 • 800-820-4511 www.kentmanor.com chriskentmanor@aol.com 888-302-2852

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Residence Inn by Marriott

Super 8 Motel

BWI Airport Marriott Hotel

All-suite hotel minutes from HistoricAnnapolis,City Dock, US Naval Academy and Westfield’s Shopping Mall. Walking distance to ParoleTown Center shopping and restaurant complex. All suites have full kitchens, living area. Some with two bedrooms and fireplace. Complimentary breakfast daily, evening hospitality Monday toThursday. Outdoor pool, fitness center, whirlpool and sports court, high speed internet. Pets permitted ($) One meeting room.

Four miles from Historic District and the Naval Academy. Easy access from Exit 28 off Rt.50. Quiet location, HBO, ESPN, and CNN Headline News. Complimentary morning coffee. 74 Old Mill Bottom Road North, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-757-2222 • www.super8.com jcrou1@excite.com

Close to Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington, D.C. Our nonsmoking hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to BWI Airport, Baltimore's light rail.Relax and unwind in our newly refreshed guest rooms.Enjoy Starbucks coffee in the Galley or dine in Monikers or Champions Restaurant.

170 Admiral Cochrane Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 410-573-0300; 800-331-3131 www.marriott.com

Sheraton Annapolis Hotel Upscale full-service hotel,adjacent to shopping and a wide variety of restaurants.Within miniutes of the US Naval Academy and Historic District of Annapolis. Event space for 10 to 400. See our ad on page 1. 173 Jennifer Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-3131 www.sheraton.com/annapolis dsparacino@sheratonannapolis.com

Sleep Inn Grasonville Located on the Eastern shore of Route 50 and 301. Easy access to BWI & Washington, DC, Baltimore Inner Harbor, the mall, Smithsonian, Naval Academy and the best golfing, fishing, boating, and yatching in the area. 101VFW Avenue, Grasonville, MD 21638 410-827-5555 www.choicehotels.com gm.md098@choicehotels.com

Village Inn HBO, free coffee and continental breakfast on weekends. Only four miles from the Annapolis Historic District. Exit 28, right on Old Mill Bottom Road. Pets allowed with extra charge. 69 Old Mill Bottom Road North Annapolis, MD 21409 • 410-349-1600

BWI DISTRICT aloft by Westin Arundel Mills Breeze into our fresh, fun hotel. Enjoy a friendly smile, a signature drink, high-tech amenities, a comfy bed,and celebrate your style at aloftArundel MIlls. See our ad on page 56. 7520Teague Road, Hanover, MD 21076 866-367-2530 • www.aloftarundelmills.com kschlick@ltdmanagement.com

1743 West Nursery Road Baltimore, MD 21240 410-859-8300 www.BWIAirportMarriott.com mhrs.bwiap.leads@marriott.com

BWI Wingate Inn 1.5 miles/BWI Airport, 8 miles/Baltimore, 20 minutes/Annapolis,40 minutes/D.C.Free high-speed & wireless Internet access, Free shuttle to/from BWI Airport, oversized guest rooms with free full breakfast buffet. Park & Fly packages, group rates and government per diem available.

1510 Aero Drive Linthicum, MD 21090 410-859-0003 www.wingatebwi.com mricker@cwhotels.com

AmeriSuites BWI/Baltimore

Comfort Inn - BWI Airport

All-suite hotel offering free BWI Airport shuttle, free hot breakfast, free Internet access and Ruby Tuesdays restaurant.Within six miles of Baltimore, 25 miles of Annapolis, and 30 miles of D.C.

Newly renovated. A full-service hotel 20 minutes to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and HistoricAnnapolis. Free wireless Internet. Catering and conference facilities up to 250.Business center,24 hour airport shuttle, complimentary full breakfast buffet. Rose Restaurant on premises. 6921 Baltimore/Annapolis Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21225 410-789-9100; 877-424-6423 www.ruchienterprises.com tbolsch@ruchienterprises.com

940 International Drive Linthicum, MD 21090 410-859-3366 • www.amerisuites.com Jill.Porter@hyattselect.com

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Annapolis

Best Western BWI

Featuring 120 spacious studio suites. Located just minutes from the US Naval Academy and Historic Annapolis. Complimentary Suite Seasons breakfast included. Indoor pool and whirlpool. Free high speed internet. See our ad on page 57 189 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 443-321-2500 www.marriott.com/bwisu springhill@tbchotels.com

Convenient to BWI Airport, Baltimore and Annapolis. Featuring free airport shuttle, continental breakfast, free high-speed Internet access, fitness center, indoor pool & sauna, meeting facilities & Stained Glass Pub restaurant.See our ad on this page.

6755 Dorsey Road, Elkridge, MD 21075 410-796-3300 www.bestwestern.com/bwiairport bestwestern.bwi@hospitalityhotel.net

Comfort Suites-BWI Airport GoldAward winner.Includes a complimentary continental breakfast, shuttle to/from airport and light rail, in-room refrigerator and more. Meeting space available for groups. 815 Elkridge Landing Road Linthicum, MD 21090 410-691-1000 dmcmanus1@aol.com

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson BWI Convenient to BWI and ideal for business and leisure travel. Free breakfast, high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi, complimentary; fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub. Minutes to Annapolis & Baltimore. 1717 West Nursery Road Linthicum, MD 21090 443-577-1036 www.countryinns.com/bwiairport cx-bwia@countryinns.com

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Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore - BWI

Hampton Inn & Suites Arundel Mills - BWI

The Courtyard by Marriott, Baltimore BWI Airport hotel is conveniently located two miles from the airport.The hotel offers a well designed room with amenities and services that offer both comfort and convenience, as well as, ensure the start to a successful visit to the area. Courtyard by Marriott offers a steaming hot breakfast and complimentary high-speed Internet access along with Marriott friendly service. Meeting space is also available. 1671 W. Nursery Road Linthicum, MD 21090 410-859-8855 • www.marriott.com/bwica

Walk to Arundel Mills restaurants, shopping, entertainment. Complimentary BWI shuttle, on-the house breakfast buffet,outdoor pool,laundry facilities, business center. In room refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, Internet. Easy Baltimore, Annapolis highway access.

Courtyard by Marriott Fort Meade

Hampton Inn Baltimore - BWI

The new Courtyard by Marriott Fort Meade has 140 spacious rooms, two meeting rooms and is conveniently located just off the BaltimoreWashington Parkway. 2700 Hercules Road Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 301-498-8400 • www.marriott.com/bwifm

element by Westin Arundel Mills Relax and recharge at the element Arundel Mills. A hotel influenced by nature and designed to be eco-friendly and comfortable. Enjoy a new kind of hotel experience. See our ad on page 56. 7522Teague Road, Hanover, MD 21076 866-367-3133 www.elementarundelmills.com kschlick@ltdmanagement.com

Embassy Suites - BWI 251 suites are appointed with living rooms, bedrooms, coffeemakers, refrigerators, ironing board/iron. Complimentary shuttle service to airport, Amtrak station, light rail. Fitness center, indoor pool/whirlpool. 1300 Concourse Drive Linthicum, MD 21090-1099 410-850-0747 www.embassysuites.com

Fairfield Inn by Marriott - BWI Fairfield Inn by Marriott’s standard rooms include free high-speed Internet access, deluxe continental breakfast, free airport transportation, coffee makers, iron/ironing boards,and hair dryers.Amenities: outdoor pool, fitness center, and guest laundry.

1734 W. Nursery Road Linthicum, MD 21090 410-859-2333 • www.fairfieldinn.com bmirabelli@paramounthotelgroup.com

Four Points by Sheraton - BWI Airport Located five minutes from BWI Airport. Four Points Comfort Bed. Free high-speed Internet access in guest rooms. Free parking for registered guests.Complimentary shuttle service to and from BWI Airport 24/7. Michener's Restaurant and Pub.

7027 Arundel Mills Circle Hanover, MD 21076 410-540-9225 www.HamptonInn.com deena.sanders@hilton.com

Convenientyly near BWI, Annapolis and Inner Harbor. 182 non-smoking rooms. Free 24-hour shuttle, breakfast daily, wireless. Great value packages. Meeting rooms, great for business or leisure. Newly renovated. Visit our website.

829 Elkridge Landing Road Linthicum, MD 21090 410-850-0600 www.HamptonInnBWIAirport.com sshoap@vistahost.net

Hampton Inn Glen Burnie 20 minutes north ofAnnapolis-10;minutes south of Baltimore. Newly renovated. Complimentary breakfast bar, free local calls, and Showtime. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Meetings from 6-40. 6617 Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-761-7666 www.hampton-inn.com/hi/balti-glenburnie

Hilton Baltimore - BWI Airport BWI’s newest hotel, convenient to Balt.,Annap. & D.C. Complimentary airport shuttle, contemporary decor with mini bars and flat screens, indoor pool, finest Chesapeake Bay cuisine and flexible event space. 1739 West Nursery Road Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 410-694-0808 www.hilton.com

Hilton Garden Inn - BWI Airport 158 newly renovated guest rooms and suites. Full service restaurant, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center. FREE internet and business center. 24 hour complimentary shuttle. Friendly staff! Member of TAG. 1516 Aero Drive Linthicum, MD 21090 410-691-0500 www.bwiairport.stayhgi.com bwiah_gm@Hilton.com

7032 Elm Road, Baltimore, MD 21240 410-859-3300 www.fourpoints.com/bwiairport 888-302-2852

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Holiday Inn - BWI Airport Conference Center

Residence Inn by MarriottArundel Mills/BWI

$11 Million renovation scheduled for early 2009! Come see why savvy travelers stay with the new Holiday Inn at BWI Airport. Complimentary high speed wireless, complimentary parking and airport shuttle.

All suite hotel with full kitchens! Walk to Arundel Mills! Free BWI shuttle, hot breakfast buffet, outdoor pool/whirlpool, complimentary high-speed Internet and guest laundry, business center and market express. 7035 Arundel Mills Circle Hanover, MD 21076 410-799-7332 www.marriott.com/bwiam tad.sinclair@marriott.com

890 Elkridge Landing Road Linthicum, MD 21090 410-859-8400 www.holidayinn.com dosbwi@lodgian.com

Sheraton BWI Airport

Holiday Inn Express - BWI Located only three miles from BWI Airport and 1/2 mile from Arundel Mills retail and entertainment complex, featuring over 200 stores. Stay smart, make your reservations today. 7481 Ridge Road Hanover, MD 21076 410-684-3388

Homewood Suites by Hilton BWI

Spacious guest rooms, enticing meeting spaces, and a top-notch business center…the Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel-BWI is the perfect place for both business and leisure travelers. See our ad on page 80. 1100 Old Elkridge Landing Linthicum, MD 21090 866-681-1254 www.sheraton.com/visitmd kschlick@ltdmanagement.com

Sleep Inn and Suites - BWI Airport

The Homewood Suites by Hilton Baltimore-BWI Airport hotel is conventionally situated within two miles of the BWI Airport in Baltimore, Maryland. It provides the perfect environment for pleasure, business or extended stay travelers by offering a wide range of fabulous amenities. For the business traveler,this Baltimore hotel offers an on-site business center, open 24-hours a day with complimentary shuttle service to the airport, light Rail and MARC. 1181 Winterson Road Linthicum, MD 21090 410-684-6100 www.homewoodsuites.com

A full-service hotel 2.5 miles from BWI. Free wireless Internet access. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. Meeting space for up to 80. Twenty minutes to Baltimore’s downtown Inner Harbor and Historic Annapolis.The Rose Restaurant is adjacent. 6055 Belle Grove Road Baltimore, MD 21225 410-789-7223; 888-826-1055 www.ruchienterprises.com tbolsch@ruchienterprises.com

SpringHill Suites Baltimore Arundel Mills

La Quinta Inn & Suites BWI by Marriott Standard rooms include: free high speed internet access, deluxe continental breakfast, free airport transportation, coffee makers, iron/ironing boards, hair dryers. Amenities: outdoor pool, fitness center, and guest laundry 1734 W. Nursery Road Linthicum, MD 410-859-2333 www.lq.com lq2045gm@laquinta.com

Microtel Inn & Suites - BWI 110 well-appointed rooms and suites less than two miles from BWI. Free 24-hour shuttle. Complimentary continental breakfast, newspaper, highspeed Internet,fitness center.Easy access toAnnap., Balt. and D.C. Park and fly package. 1170 Winterson Road Linthicum, MD 21090 410-865-7500 www.microtelbwi.com microbwidos@mindspring.com

Located near Arundel Mills’ restaurants, shopping and entertainment! Free breakfast buffet,BWI area shuttle, wireless/dataport HSIA, local calls. Studio suites have microwave, refrigerator, sink. Easy highway access, near BWI car rental facility.

Staybridge Suites Baltimore/BWI All the comforts of home and possibly a little more! Beautifully designed suites, fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedroom/2 full baths, this is a must see. W. Nursery to Winterson. See our ad on page 63. 1301 Winterson Road Linthicum, MD 21090 410-850-5666 staybridgesuites.com baywoodhotels.com

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - at BWI A place to call home! Brand new and less than two miles from BWI Airport. Known for its neighborhood feel. Studios, one and two-bedrooms, 32” LCD flat panel HD-TVs, full kitchen, free breakfast, airport shuttle and Internet. 1171 Winterson Road Linthicum, MD 21090 410-694-0060 www.marriott.com/bwits

Westin Baltimore Washington Hotel Located minutes from BWI airport and the vibrant heart of downtown Baltimore, Historic Annapolis andWashington, D.C.TheWestin BaltimoreWashington Hotel is a refreshing retreat for business or pleasure. See our ad on the inside back cover. 1110 Old Elkridge Landing Road Linthicum, MD 21090 443-577-2300 kschlick@ltdmanagement.com www.westin.com/visitmd

INNS & B&BS ANNAPOLIS HISTORIC DISTRICT 1747 Georgian House Bed & Breakfast

7544Teague Road Hanover, MD 21076 410-799-7100 www.springhillsuites.com/bwiba shs.bwiba.gm@marriott.com

One of the oldest homes in the Historic District, this Georgian-style colonial hosted many signers of the Declaration of Independence.All rooms have a private bath, cable TV, and full wireless Internet access. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast, then walk to your favorite destination. e 170 Duke of Gloucester Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-5618 www.GeorgianHouse.com info@GeorgianHouse.com

SpringHill Suites by Marriott BWI Airport

1908-William Page Inn Bed & Breakfast

SpringHill Suites offers guests more room to stretch out and get comfortable.All suites have microwave and refrigerator in room, complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, free local calls and wireless Internet. 899 Elkridge Landing Road Linthicum, MD 21090 410-694-0555 www.marriott.com/bwiss shs.bwiss.dos@marriott.com

Elegant charm and distinctively appointed guest rooms some with whirlpools. Central Historic District location. Daily housekeeping, full breakfast, wireless internet, On site off-street parking, all at no additional cost. Gift certificates. Online availability. See our ad on page 61. e 8 Martin Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-1506; 800-364-4160 www.williampageinn.com info@williampageinn.com

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67 East Street

Annapolis Royal Folly

Charles Inn Bed & Breakfast

Located in the heart of the historic district, we offer 2 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, office with Internet, living, dining & kitchen.Two parking spaces and garden. Once block to city dock, two to USNA. 421Third Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-956-1714 www.67eaststreet.com kandjhoffman@comcast.net

In the heart of the Historic District of Annapolis, the Royal Folly Bed & Breakfast awaits to pamper you like royalty. Enjoy a soothing Jacuzzi or outdoor hot tub, or simply enjoy the elegance of our large, well-appointed suites. e 65 College Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-3999 • www.royalfolly.com inn@royalfolly.com

Restored Civil War-era home. Full breakfast elegantly served. Three bedrooms with private baths, two double Jacuzzi rooms.Walk or take a water taxi to City Dock,restaurants,etc.Off-street parking. 74 Charles Street,Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-1451 • www.charlesinn.com charlesinn@verizon.net

Annapolis Bed & Breakfast Association

Ark & Dove Bed & Breakfast

Listings, information and online availability of Association members. e P.O. Box 744, Annapolis, MD 21404 www.annapolisbandb.com info@annapolisbandb.com

Let us spoil you in this B&B decorated with a Colonial flair. Enjoy a leisurely gourmet buffet breakfast. Chocolates and bathrobes are provided in antique-filled bedrooms. e 149 Prince George Street Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-268-6277 arkdoveinn@aol.com

Former grocery store near the State House, Academy and City Dock retains its turn-of-the-century ambiance with quilts, antiques and brass beds. Full breakfast, private bathrooms, no smoking. See our ad on this page. e 85 East Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-6631; 888-224-6455 www.chezamis.com stayatchezamis@verizon.net

Butterfly Fields Bed & Breakfast

Flag House Inn Bed & Breakfast

Annapolis Inn, The Elegance Extraordinaire! Perfect accommodations for romantic getaways, vacations or business trips. Enjoy incomparable luxury, comfort and convenience. Exquisitely decorated Historic landmark of Thomas Jefferson’s physician. Perfect Historic District location. 144 Prince George Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-295-5200 • www.annapolisinn.com info@annapolisinn.com

Situated down a quiet farm road in Southern Anne Arundel County, we offer the discriminating adult guest, the opportunity to enjoy a secluded country lifestyle just minutes from Annapolis. 320 Frank Moreland Place Lothian, MD 20711 410-271-1433 • www.butterfly-fields.com innkeeper@butterfly-fields.com

Annapolis Make Yourself at Home in One of Our Charming Bed & Breakfasts From one of the city’s oldest homes to a bright contemporary, our B&Bs are special getaways.Wonderfully decorated and perfectly located, you’ll find the choice hard to make! Each inn has special features sure to please.

Chez Amis Cozy, Quaint, Comfortable Historic District B&B with Private Baths. Full Breakfast. Former Grocery Store, Quilts, Antiques.

410.263.6631 • 888.224.6455 www.chezamis.com

Chez Amis Bed & Breakfast

Restored Victorian, circa 1878. One-half block to USNA,City Dock waterfront and restaurants.Free off-street parking on site. Private bathrooms,A/C, ceiling fans, cable TV, full breakfast (we bake daily), art, antiques and porch with swings. e 26 Randall Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-2721, 800-437-4825 www.flaghouseinn.com info@flaghouseinn.com

The Annapolitan Sunny-Colonial Comfort. Large suites/rooms, private baths. TVs, refrigerators, wireless web. Huge relaxing wraparound porch. Full, hot breakfast. Near Library, Navy Stadium, Mall, Gym, Historic Waterfront, Rt. 50. Parking, On bus line. Smokeless.

410.990.1234 • 866.990.2330 www.theannapolitan.com

The Gatehouse B&B A bed & breakfast of distinction catering to the discerning traveler and business-person. In the heart of the Historic district, overlooking the USNA.We offer superior hospitality and well-appointed accommodations.

410.280.0024 www.gatehousebb.com

888-302-2852

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Gatehouse Bed & Breakfast, The

Inn at 30 Maryland, The

Overlooking the NavalAcademy in the heart of the Historic District, this Georgian-style home offers accommodations for the most discerning traveler: queen-sized beds, private baths, full breakfast and other gracious amenities.Limited off-street parking. Golf packages available. See our ad page 61. e 249 Hanover Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-0024; 888-254-7576 www.gatehousebb.com info@gatehousebb.com

A stately Queen Anne Victorian with a modern sensibility. Grand rooms with newly renovated private baths and views of Historic Chase Lloyd Gardens. Contemporary a la carte breakfast menu prepared daily by resident chef. e 30 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-9797 www.30maryland.com info@30maryland.com

Gibson’s Lodgings of Annapolis Ideal downtown location adjacent to the Naval Academy and City Dock. Groups up to 25 will enjoy the unique conference and dining rooms as well as the overnight accommodations. See our ad on page 61. 110 Prince George Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-5555 www.gibsonslodgings.com gibsonslodgings@starpower.net

Harbor View Inn A unique and eclectic bed & breakfast in the heart of the Historic District. Enjoy the garden view room with Jacuzzi or the charming river view or city view rooms, each with private deck, private baths &TV's. Full breakfast & off-street parking. e 1 St. Mary’s Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-9802 www.harborviewinnofannapolis.com harborviewinn@comcast.net

Randall House Bed & Breakfast Restored 1879 Victorian home in Historic Annapolis, across the street from the U.S. Naval Academy Visitor’s Gate and one block from City Dock, shops and restaurants. Full fireside breakfast, private baths, A/C and cable. Free high-speed wireless Internet. Deck, porch and free off-street parking. e 30 Randall Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-4970; 800-808-3323 www.randallhousebb.com rhbandb@comcast.net

Reynolds Tavern Beautifully restored 1737 tavern in the heart of historic district. Private bathrooms, Crabtree and Evelyn amenities, full cooked breakfast. One room and two suites offering a memorable experience in Annapolis. See our ad on page 38. 7 Church Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-295-9555 www.reynoldstavern.org reynoldstavern@comcast.net

Scotlaur Inn 10 beautiful rooms – private baths and color TV. Full breakfast. 165 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-5665 www.scotlaurInn.com scotlaurInn@aol.com

State House Inn The State House Inn is located in the heart of the Historic district.Enjoy the views of the Chesapeake from your room or the capitol from our southernstyle veranda. See our ad on page 64. 25 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-990-0024 www.statehouseinn.com

Two-O-One Bed & Breakfast Elegant Georgian home within a few blocks of the City Dock and USNA. Features include luxury suites with Jacuzzi tubs, A/C, large garden and parking. e 201 Prince George Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-8053 www.201bb.com BBat201@aol.com

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HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS-EASTPORT INN at HoRN PoINT Historic Maritime-District of Annapolis. Easy walking distance to restaurants, sites and attractions. Award-winning accommodations featuring quiet nights, top-of-the-line bedding, cable-vision, WIFI,and no-charge parking.Breakfast daily,activityplanning assistance, water close by. e 100 Chesapeake Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-1126 www.innathornpoint.com innkeeper@innathornpoint.com

Inn at Spa Creek Light, bright luxury describes this contemporary home overlooking Spa Creek. Walk or take the water taxi to all attractions. On Eastport’s famed “Restaurant Row.” Off-street parking. 417 Severn Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-8866; 877-269-8866 www.innatspacreek.com innatspacreek@msn.com

Peninsula House Annapolis charm, beautiful gardens viewed from porch swing; easy stroll to Eastport’s “Restaurant Row” and Historic City Dock.Internationally traveled innkeepers will ensure your pampering and a memorable travel experience. e 11 Chester Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-267-8796 www.peninsulahousemd.com janandruth@verizon.net

ANNAPOLIS AREA Annapolitan Bed & Breakfast Sunny-colonial comfort. Large suites/rooms, private baths,TVs. Huge relaxing wraparound porch, full-hot Breakfast. Near library, Navy stadium, shopping mall, gym, historic waterfront, Rt. 50. Parking. Non-smoking. See our ad on page 61. 1313 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-990-1234 www.theannapolitan.com annapolitanbandb@yahoo.com

Barn on Howard’s Cove B&B, The Restored 1850 horse barn on 6-1/2 waterfront acres just outside Annapolis. Antiques, eat-in solarium, choice of full breakfasts. Features a unique Noah’s Ark collection, deep water docking, canoes. 500 Wilson Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-6840 www.barnonhowardscovebandb.com gdgutsche5@aol.com

Laurel Grove Inn A large, luxury contemporary home on the South River, this B&B is second to none. Private baths, babysitting services, deep-water pier, and more! Perfect for weddings, retreats, business meetings. 2881 Southaven Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 443-370-2394 • www.laurelgroveinn.net laurelgroveinn@comcast.net

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Princess Tree Waterfront B&B

Capital KOA Campground

A nature lover's delight on 3 wooded acres overlooking a quiet, secluded creek. Retreat to our casual relaxing B&B and wake up to the call of geese and blue heron. Enjoy a choice of full breakfast or continental served in the dining room or outside deck. 1618 Holly Beach Farm Road Annapolis, MD 410- 974-1634 www.princesstree.com princetree@aol.com

Award winning KOA campground offering complete camping facilities including;wooded area with trails, woodland pavilion, tiled showers/restrooms entertainment program.Tours daily forWashington D.C. plus a complimentary shuttle to D.C. and Baltimore mass transit. Millersville, MD 21108 410-923-2771 www.koakampgrounds.com/ where/md/20139.htm

Taylor House, The

Awarded NorthAmerican Campground of theYear twice, superior amenities, friendly service, fantastic location. Minutes from Metro Rail with frequent public bus service. EZ access to Balt. and Annapolis. Open year round! See our ad on page 29. 9800 Cherry Hill Road College Park, MD 20740 301-937-7116; 800-801-6449 www.cherryhillpark.com info@cherryhillpark.com

Located minutes from the heart of Annapolis,The Taylor House offers pristine, spacious rooms in a comfortable and private setting, features elegant gardens, front porch rockers and a cozy parlor. 936 Arbutus Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410-991-6704 www.thetaylorhousemd.com thetaylorhousemd@aol.com

YMCA Camp Letts

ALTERNATE LODGINGS Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind Sleep aboard a beautiful, 74’ wooden sailing schooner built for the Chesapeake. Package includes 2-hour sunset sail, accommodations in a private air-conditioned stateroom and breakfast. Docked in Historic downtown Annapolis. See our ad on page 26. 80 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7837 www.schoonerwoodwind.com info@schoonerwoodwind.com

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Your home away from home. The State House Inn is one block to the water front, Naval Academy, and St. John’s College. All rooms have private bath, cable, TV, and wireless. Continental breakfast is included and can be enjoyed in our parlour or on the front veranda while taking in the view of the State Capital.

Short term rentals - Historic District - 1,500 square feet, 2nd floor - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room (with fireplace), dining room, full kitchen, laundry and deck with a view of Spa Creek. 97 Market Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-3381 psteinba@earthlink.net

Annapolis Accommodations More than just a bed! Annapolis Accommodations provides fully-furnished temporary housing in Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington, DC and surrounding areas.We have properties available for 3-15 nights and month to month. Choose historic district or waterfront, elegant or casual, intimate or spacious to meet all budgets. 41 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-3262; 800-715-1000 www.stayannapolis.com sarah@stayannapolis.com

An educational retreat center on the Rhode River. Featuring equestrian, team-building, corporate retreats, reunions, overnight lodging, and waterfront activities.We build strong kids,strong families, and strong communities! 4003 Camp Letts Road Edgewater, MD 21037 410-798-5768 www.ymcawashdc.org

Leisure Management, LLC

R E S E RVAT I O N S E RV I C E S Hotels Etcetera, Inc.

Primrose Cottage

Designed exclusively for tour planners,tour operators, schools and other professionals in need of hotel rooms in the greater Washington D.C./Annapolis/ Baltimore area.We also represent other properties in the U.S. and areas in Canada. 8777 B Piney Orchard Parkway, #217 Odenton, MD 21113 410-695-2100 www.tonyshotels.com bookhotelrooms@hotelsetcetera.com

USNA-RENT.COM Offering continually updated listing of homes to rent in Annapolis and surrounding areas exclusively for the United States Naval Academy Commissioning Week. 649 Shore Acres Road Arnold, MD 21012 410-757-5121 www.USNA-RENT.com TedcMuss@gmail.com

25 State Circle • Annapolis, MD 21401 410-990-0024 • Fax: 410-990-9508 www.statehouseinn.com statehouseinn@comcast.net

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Homes in Eastport, three blocks from Spa Creek Bridge. Four bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, private parking.’’ Available for weekends, weekly or monthly rentals.View of Spa Creek. 2007Tidewater Colony Drive 1A Annapolis, MD 21401 410-224-3257 www.leisuremanagementllc.com

Cozy one bedroom historic house downtown, just steps to City Dock and USNA restaurants. Available for weekend, week, monthly bookings. Small patio with seating. All linens, washer & dryer. $350 nightly. 301-876-5717 mh@atlanticbb.net

Prince George Place Historic District vacation rental by week, month or weekend. Lovely furnished apartment sleeps four. Just steps to the USNA, City Dock, St. John's College,restaurants and shops!Available Christmas, CommissioningWeek,Boat Shows & special events. 239 Prince George Street, Apt 1F, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-353-1391; 301-876-5717 mh@atlanticbb.net

Whole House Rentals “Rent town home by day or week in Historic Annapolis. 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 1½ baths. 5 minute walk to City Dock or USNA. Available Commissioning Week, Boat Show, Parents Weekend or just to visit. Beautiful home/great location!” 10712 Pot Spring Road Annapolis, MD 410-628-2045 attydec@erols.com

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Transportation

SPECIALTY TRANSPORTATION

Bayside Limousines

ZBest Limousines

Airport Shuttle, Inc, The

Bayside Limousine offers luxury limo service for all transportation needs; special occasions, shuttle services, tours and 24- hour rentals serving Maryland,Washington DC and NorthernVirginia. Courteous & Dependable Door to Door Service. P.O. Box 1506 Bowie, MD 20717 410-451-0000 Baysidelimo@verizon.net www.baysidelimo@verizon.net

ZBest Limousines is a Reputable 15-Year experienced transportation vendor. Our operation is open 24/7 for the best in customer serivce. Our extensive fleet ranges from executive sedans to buses. 6809 Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie, MD 21061 800-406-0301 • gwen@zbestlimo.com www.zbestlimo.com

Serving BWI, Reagan and Dulles Airports. Door to Door, reservation base via phone or web (discounts on the web). Full service transportation provider: shuttles, sedans, limos and coaches. 10015 Old Columbia Road Columbia, MD 21046 800-776-0323 www.theairportshuttle.com airshutl@bellatlantic.net

American Limousines Inc American Limousines is now servicing the Annapolis/AnneArundel County region our of our new Annapolis office! We provide professional, cost effective and timely transportation for all occasions. 801 Compass Way, PSC #56 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-274-6528 • www.amerlimo.com david@amerlimo.com

An Extraordinar Limousine, Inc We serve clients in Baltimore,Washington andVA with our fleet that accommodates 2-16 passengers. Book us for a night out, bachelor or bachelorette parties, weddings and anniversaries, airport transfers, corporate outings and more! 1113 Dorsey Road Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-437-8200 www.bigcars@erols.com Timkonig99@gmail.com

Annapolis Department of Transportation Annapolis Transit’s bus system proudly serves Annapolis and nearby Anne Arundel County. Contact us for up-to-date information on public transportation, taxi cabs and inter-urban Greyhound service. We look forward to serving you. 308 Chinquapin Round Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7964 www.annapolis.gov/transport

MOTOR COACH/CHARTER & TOUR Annapolis Bus Co./Towne Transport

e-cruzers “Green Transportation” company featuring GEM e6S 100% electric carts.They carry 5-passengers, produce zero emissions, run almost silent and add fun to every visit to Annapolis! P.O. Box 5647, Annapolis, MD 21403 544 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811 443-497-4769 rgr@e-cruzers.com www.e-cruzers.com

Lighthouse Limousines

For over 45 years we have offered Mini-Coach buses, Wheelchair AccessibleVans,a modern fleet of School Buses and Transportation for any occasion, from wedding parties and buiness meetings to sporting events. Our friendly experienced drivers, specialized planning service,group coordinators,attentive handson management and reasonable rates allow us to provide you with efficient worry-free transportation, door to door. Call us today! See our ad on this page. 2404 Nichols Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-0602 • www.annapolisbus.com info@annapolisbus.com

Shining with style and professionalism! Providing you with the highest quality service for birthdays, proms, corporate, anniversaries and special occasions.Your satisfaction is our goal! P.O. Box 1407 Edgewater, MD 21037 410-798-8881 www.lighthouselimousines.com lighthouselimo@gmail.com

Towne Park Towne Park provides parking systems and contract services for the hospitality industry.Towne Park’s unique approach to the overall arrival experience creates headache-free operations for their hotel clients yielding pampered guests, increased profits. 275 West Street, Suite 110 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-6111 www.townepark.com bcannon@townepark.com

V-Moto LLC Annapolis Transportation Solutions Annapolis Transporations Solutions provides professional, timely and courteous transportation to and from the airport, business meetings and special events. Luxury sedans, vans, limousines and more. P.O. Box 355, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-212-9545 www.annapolistransportation.com sales@annapolistransportation.com

The scooter has come from Australia to Annapolis for your enjoyment. Stop by our convenient showroom for sales and rentals of our moto scooters. 90 Russell Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-0120 vmotoamerica@verizon.net www.vmoto.com.

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Annapolis Trolley

Huber’s Bus Service, Inc.

Our beautiful trolleys will transport your group in high style! Elegant, nostalgic, convenient and fun! Fully enclosed, climate-controlled. cushioned seats, brass rails,oak interior.Visit our group-friendly website. Annapolis, MD 21403 410-626-6000 www.AnnapolisTrolley.com info@AnnapolisTrolley.com

Motorcoach/school bus operations specializing in pre-formed charter groups. Local and airport transfers, customized package tours and Atlantic City trips.Minibuses,limo,and luxury limo buses available. 45 Bremer Drive Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-766-1108 www.hubersbusservice.com hubersbus531@aol.com

Chesapeake Charter, Inc. Luxury motorcoaches and school buses available for group events, wedding transportation, athletic events, shuttle service and field trips. 424 Broadneck Road Annapolis, MD 21409 410-757-3000 www.chesapeake-charter.com chesapeakecharter@comcast.net

Cruise Maryland Cruise Maryland from the Port of Baltimore,“gateway to your getaway!” Travel to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Eastern Caribbean, East Coast Ports, and Canada/New England from your own backyard. See our ad on this page. 401 East Pratt Street, 19th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 410-385-4451 www.cruisemaryland.com jmeister@marylandports.com

Dillon’s Bus Service, Inc. One of Maryland’s largest motorcoach companies. Founded in 1918, our operational focus is to deliver safe, efficient and effective transportation to our diversified range of customers. 8383 Elvaton Road Millersville, MD 21108 410-647-2321 www.dillonbus.com ktdillon@americancoachlines.com

Eyre Bus Service, Inc. This family owned and operated company has been serving the MD, DC and Northern VA areas for over 60 years. We are a full-service travel agency, offering convention services, airport transfers, shuttle services, group motorcoach tours and charters- sit back,relax and let Eyre take you there! P.O. Box 239 13600Triadelphia Road Glenelg, MD 21737 800-321-EYRE www.eyre.com deborahj@eyre.com

Gold Line, Inc Safe,Reliable,Courteous motorcoach transportation service since 1908. 550Tuxedo Road Tuxedo, MD 20781 301-386-8300 www.martzgroup.com jbodnar@martzgroup.com 66

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Segs in the City Looking for something different? Ride through historic Annapolis on a Segway. Segs in the City offers one-and two-hour safaris around Annapolis. Join the fun – with Segs in the City. 410-276-7347 www.segsinthecity.com info@segsinthecity.net

Watermark Tours. Charters. Cruises Watermark’s Water Taxi Service for the Annapolis Harbor, Spa Creek, and Back Creek is convenient and fun! Travel by water back and forth from Annapolis City Dock, Eastport restaurants, boat moorings and several points around the Harbor for a truly Annapolis experience. Watermark has water taxis and larger boats available as specialty transportation for private events too.See our ad on page 25. City Dock Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-7601 Ext. 100 (for general water transportation information) 410-263-0033 (for taxi pick-up in season) www.watermarkwatertaxi.com info@watermarkjourney.com

RENTAL Enterprise Rent-A-Car Pick Enterprise, we'll pick you up! Enjoy prompt, free pick-up service and unlimited mileage from any of our three Annapolis locations. 1900 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-897-0420 www.enterprise.com

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Southwest Airlines

AIR & RAIL Amtrak Amtrak serves over 500 cities in 46 states and offers attractive rail fare discounts for groups, meetings, seniors, children and students. Frequent, convenient service along the Northeast Corridor makes Amtrak the preferred way to travel from Washington, D.C. through Boston, MA with easy transfer shuttle options from BWI Station. For more information: visitannapolis.org/visitorinfo/getting-here. Amtrak Airport Rail Station 7 Amtrak Way BWI Airport, MD 21240 800-USA-RAIL; 800-872-7245 www.amtrak.com

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) BWI Marshall Airport, with over 630 daily flights to 60+ destinations is located in Anne Arundel County. BWI Marshall's extensive passenger amenities and modern terminal will make your airport time fly. P.O. Box 8766 BWI Airport, MD 21240 800-435-9294 www.bwiairport.com lwarehime@bwiairport.com

The mission of Southwest Airlines is dedication to the highest quality of Customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and Company Spirit. P.O. Box 46007 Cargo Bldg. F, Suite 2400 Baltimore, MD 21240 410-691-2829 www.southwest.com

TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATIONS Annapolis Regional Transportation Management Association (ARTMA) ARTMA promotes transportation options and transit expansion throughoutAnneArundel county to increase mobility, reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. 49 Old Solomon’s Island Road, Suite 204 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-897-9340 www.artma.org info@artma.org

“Let’s Go Downtown!" On Main Street in the heart of downtown Annapolis is where you will find the Acme Bar and Grill. The Acme is a casual locals’ restaurant serving comfort food and showcasing great entertainment every night of the week.

Historic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse

2009Schedule

This National Historic Landmark is the last of screwpile lighthouse left in its origina location, five nautical miles from Annapolis in the Chesapeake Bay.Tour boats leave the Annapolis Maritime Museum docks at 8:00 a.m., noon, & 3:00 p.m. $70 per person includes hour-long docent-led tour inside the lighthouse. Reservations required. Call 410-295-0104.Visit www.amaritime.org for restrictions & directions. Sunday, June 14 Sunday, June 28 Sunday, July 12

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Services ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Atlantic Specialty Advertising Offering mementos and awards for large-scale corporate functions, weddings & intimate gatherings. Exciting ideas designed to include local themes,points of interest and events in and around the state. 45 Old Solomons Island Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-224-0122; 800-733-6923 www.atlanticspecialty.com asasteve@aol.com

Idearc Media Idearc Media, provides local advertising solutions for your business. Reach your current customers and thousands of potential new ones. Contact to see how at 410-453-6055. 6404 Ivy Lane, Suite 600 Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-220-5289 www.idearc.com bertha.l.mcmaster@idearc.com

Limelight Marketing & Promotions

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Full-service association,conference and destination management services. 3 Church Circle, PMB 250 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-0023 krissoff@krissoff.org www.krissoff.org

The Arts Council seeks to promote the many cultural attractions of Anne Arundel Co. and make them available to the widest possible audience.Our goal is to build a vital coalition of public and private support. 2666 Riva Road, Suite 150 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-222-7949 www.annearundelartscouncil.org artsfdn@aol.com

ASSOCIATIONS, CHAMBERS, & BUSINESS GROUPS

Beach Business Group

Krissoff & Associates, Inc.

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. As the voice of business in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County representing over 1,200 member businesses, the Chamber speaks out on important issues affecting businesses and economic development in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. 49 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 204 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-3960 www.aaaccc.org jschelhaus@aaaccc.org

Provider of promotional products for all of your meetings and special events.ImprintedT-shirts,tote bags,awards,gifts and much more delivered directly to your event site. 410-268-2141 www.limelightpromotes.com kim@limelightpromotes.com cathy@limelightpromotes.com

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau

ZoopTix

Annapolis Arts Alliance

ZoopTix is your ticketing and box office solution for venues, large and small. We make ticketing cheaper for your patrons and put money into your pocket--sooner! ZoopTix also offers ticketing sites for events and festivals. 40 West Street, Suite B Annapolis, MD 21403 443-951-0340 410-216-9881 FAX Wendy.thomas@zooptix.com www.zooptix.com

Arts Council for Anne Arundel County, Inc.

The CVB is dedicated to marketing Annapolis and Anne Arundel County as a premier destination for groups and the leisure traveler. 26 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-0445 www.visitannapolis.org

The Annapolis Arts Alliance provides a forum for members of our arts community to network, collaborate, polish creative skills, and showcase the rich artistic life of Greater Annapolis. 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 www.artsannapolis.com demetrea@Artsannapolis.com

Annapolis Sustainable Business Alliance ASBA is an alliance that educates the public on the importance of supporting our local economy, and encourages businesses and consumers to be environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. P.O. Box 4852 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-266-1511 www.annapolisfirst.org info@annapolisfirst.org

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County

Stroll our boardwalk,relax on our sandy beach,fish from our pier or dock your boat at our slips.Visit quaint shops, dine in fine restaurants or take in one of our special events. P.O. Box 858, North Beach, MD 20714 301-855-2246 • www.beachbusinessgroup.org lyn@legalstriegel.com

BWI Business Partnership Inc. The BWI Business Partnership is a membership organization of major local and regional businesses and government agencies, whose interests depend on a thriving airport and sound transportation infrastructure. The BWI area, with the Airport, NSA, Ft. Meade and Arundel Mills Mall as its economic engines, leads the state in job growth over the last five years.This growth will continue with the expansion at Ft. Meade, as part of the BRAC decisions of 2005. 1302 Concourse Drive, Suite 105 Linthicum, MD 21090 410-859-1000 • www.bwipartner.org partnership@bwipartner.org

Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc. Plan an event where your guests can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay,Thomas Point Lighthouse and Kent Island in our architecturally award-winning “green” headquarters. 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-8816 • www.cbf.org/merrillcenter kgindes@cityofbowie.org

Eastport Business Association The association represents over 140 members whose products and services make up 53 professions. Our businesses range from our renowned maritime industry to artists, CPAs, bed and breakfasts, publishers, retailers and architects. P.O. Box 4115 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-216-6077 www.eastportbusiness.org

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Inner West Street Association Inner West Street,Annapolis’ Uptown District is the Historic City's heart and soul with music, arts, bars, restaurants, hotels, retails shops, art galleries, and business services. 79 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-269-1484 www.goweststreet.com firstsundayarts@gmail.com

Marine Charter Industry Association MCIA is a non-profit organization established to serve the regional charter vessel industry by marketing the industry, educating the public and charter companies on safety regulations and influencing laws and regulations concerning the industry. P.O. Box 4022 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-757-9623 marinecharteria@mindspring.com

Marine Trades Association of Maryland Representing the broad range of marine trade businesses operating in the state of Maryland. P.O. Box 3148, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-269-0741 • www.mtam.org info@mtam.org

Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association Founded in 1913, MH&LA is the only statewide organization providing services designed specifically for Maryland’s lodging industry. MH&LA is the official reservations provider for the state of Maryland and Six Flags America. 1205 Stonewood Court Annapolis, MD 21401 410-974-4472 www.mdlodging.org

National Sailing Hall of Fame The National Sailing Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving America’s sailing legacy. 67-69 Prince George Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-295-3022; 877-295-3022 www.nshof.org info@nshof.org

New Annapolitans The club provides Annapolis newcomers with opportunities for meeting people, becoming familiar with the community, and enjoying social, educational and cultural activities. P.O. Box 5251, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-216-6000

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Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce The mission of SouthernAnneArundel Chamber of Commerce is to support the regional economy and promote the business of its members by implementing activities designed to encourage community relations and a healthy business environment. 5503 Muddy Creek Road Churchton, MD 20733 410-867-3129 www.southcounty.org southcounty@toad.net

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation The USNA Alumni Association and Foundation assists approximately 71,000 alumni in the U.S. and throughout the world. Our mission is to serve and support the United States, the Naval Service, the Naval Academy and its alumni. 247 King George Street Annapolis,MD 21401 410-295-4025 www.usna.com linda.lee@usna.com

West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce The mission of the West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce is to improve and promote economic vitality in West Anne Arundel County. 8379 Piney Orchard Parkway, Suite 200 Odenton, MD 21113 410-672-3422 • www.waaccc.org info@waaccc.org

King Audio Visual, Inc. Providing quality audio/visual rentals at affordable rates. 25 years of experience in the a/v rental business.We specialize in video/computer projection rentals. Call for rates. 3454 Ellicott Center Drive, #105 Ellicott City, MD 21043 410-465-7600 www.kingav.com King-av@msn.com

BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES Sandy Spring Bank Sandy Spring Bank, the second largest publicly traded bank in Maryland Specializing in Commercial/ Retail Banking, Commercial Real Estate,Treasury Management, Investment Management, Fiduciary Services and Mortgage Lending. 148 Jennifer Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-3000 ext. 6609

CATERERS Company’s Coming, Inc. From concept to creation, Company's Coming handles all details in the preparation and presentation of unique events. Fifteen years in Annapolis with historic and waterfront sites. 909 Bay Ridge Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-8009 www.companyscomingcatering.com wildorchidcafe@comcast.net

Ken’s Creative Kitchen

AUDIO VISUAL Annapolis Wireless, LLC Annapolis Wireless provides free WiFi access to downtown Annapolis, supporting the community in their quest for excellence in leisure, living and prosperity. 326 First Street, Suite 39B Annapolis, MD 21403 443-321-3743 www.annapoliswireless.com kate@annapoliswireless.com

Chesapeake & Potomac A/V Service Provides equipment and technical support for meetings, seminars or conferences. Computer projection, large screen video, overhead/slide projection and sound systems. 1796Virginia Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-2728 www.chesapeakeav.com cpav@chesapeakeav.com

Food, glorious food, service and style. Let us make your next event a spectacular success. Our references are thousands of happy clients. 980 Awald Road, Suite 103 Annapolis, MD 21043 410- 268-3222 www.kenscreativekitchen.com kenscreative@aol.com

Main Ingredient Café & Catering, The From an intimate bridal shower for 10 to a formal wedding for 250.Customized events from the simple to the elaborate. Full-scale service. Awarded “best desserts” in Annapolis 2004. 914 Bay Ridge Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410-626-0388 547 Benfield Road Severna Park, MD 21146 703-892-0377 www.themainingredient.com

Tapenade

Rotary Club of Annapolis MD

Tapenade offers a personalized catering service working with you to create your desired menu. Tapenade specializes in Classical French to Mediterranean Cuisine, as well as Regional Cuisine and specialties from the Chesapeake Bay Area. 121 Mayo Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 410-956-1335 cafetapenade@aol.com

Annapolis Rotary is the largest and most active service club in Maryland's state capital and one of the most active in Rotary International District 7620. P.O. Box 603, Annapolis, MD 21404 410-263-0157 www.annapolisrotary.com william_davisjr@ml.com 888-302-2852

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COPYING & PRINTING SERVICES Frank Gumpert Printing-Annapolis Serving the Annapolis, Washington & Baltimore markets since 1955 - from design through offset or on-demand digital printing and into the mail,we are your trusted, one-source print provider. 1789 McGuckian Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-6633 • www.fgpa.com gzorn@fgpa.com

DESIGNATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Admiral of The Bay, LLC Full service company offering destination event planning, premiere luxury yachts, schooners, land venues, Corporate meetings,Team building, management outings, spousal programs, client appreciation. Fabulous food extravaganzas, crabs or elegant sit-down dinners. See our ad on page 29. P.O. Box 3262, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-5196 • www.admiralofthebay.com maryellen@admiralofthebay.com

Conceirge Plus, Inc. A full service, nationwide destination management company employing the most experienced professionals.We focus on building relationships and delivering top-notch service. Creative team building, unique venues, expert follow through! 25 Hooks Lane, #314, Baltimore, MD 21208 410-580-0350 harriett@conciergeplusinc.com www.conciergeplusinc.com

Crabtown Concierge Crabtown Concierge is a full service Destination Management company.From small tasks and consulting to producing large events and videos, we are your one stop resource in this region. 626-C Admiral Drive, #119 Annapolis, MD 21401-8717 410-263-3937 www.crabtownconcierge.com felicia@crabtownconcierge.com

Destination Paradise Specializing in uniquely Annapolis events since 1989.Team building, dining, tours, cruising, transportation, entertainment and more. Customized programs for groups of all sizes. 7070 Bembe Beach Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-9330; 800-391-6560 www.destination-paradise.com info@destination-paradise.com

Global Events Partners (GEP) Global Events Partners leading Destination Management Company,providing meeting management, incentive packages, transportation, airport meet and greets,special theme and off-site events,unique tours and teambuilding and so much more! 1101 South Hanover Street, Suite C Baltimore, MD 21230 410-234-2710 • clavery@gepbaltimore.com www.gepbaltimore.com 70

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HelmsBriscoe

Annapolis Towne Crier

HelmsBriscoe,the world’s largest meeting resource firm provides no-charge site selection services for your meetings.We have the experience, industry relationships and purchasing power to save you both time and money. 274 Oak Court, Severna Park, MD 21146 410-975-0003 www.helmsbriscoe.com aemrick@helmsbriscoe.com

Squire FrederickTaylor II Catonsville, MD 21228 410-744-4667 www.squirefrederick.com

MAPS (Marketing Activities & Promotional Services) MAPS is an Anne Arundel County based outsource business providing meeting and event logistics; trade show representation and consulting services for association and tourism professionals. P.O. Box 1512 Millersville, MD 21108 410-804-6963; 410-987-7750

Specs Specs is a full service event management company specializing in large venues, concerts and festivals, fundraising and sponsorships. 36 West Street, Suite 301 Annapolis, MD 21401 240-447-2378 pjc9@netzero.com

Vanderbeek Adventures, LLC Destination management company-tours-mealshotel-transportation.LetVanderbeekAdventures plan your meeting and conferences. Learn how to sail on a weekend. Shopping excursions, special events, and sporting events. 142 Riverside Road Edgewater, MD 21037 410-956-0182 www.vanderbeekadventures.com claregvanderbeek@aol.com

Watermark Tours. Charters. Cruises. Watermark provides exceptional service with expertise in all aspects of event planning from Cor-porate Outings,Weddings and Receptions to any special occasion; specializing in events on and around the water. We make planning easy with experienced, professional planners who customdesign events that inspire, celebrate and entertain your guests. Full and partial planning services available. See our ad on page 25. P.O. Box 3350 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-7601 Ext.100 www.watermarkcharters.com info@watermarkjourney.com

ENTERTAINERS & ENTERTAINMENT Annapolis Chamber Players Annapolis, MD 21409 410-349-1856 www.AnnapolisChamberPlayers.org

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Dick Steiner – Magical Entertainment 502 Merton Woods Way Millersville, MD 21108 410-987-7801 www.dicksteiner.com

Sweet Adelines International 29 Wainwright Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 410-987-6369 www.arundelairchorus.org

Them Eastport Oyster Boys 521 Second Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-280-3945 www.oysterboys.com

FLORISTS, PLANT RENTAL & BALLOONS WILDTHING WILDTHING, a leader in floral design and event decor, creates breathtaking events for the area’s most important social, corporate and civic celebrations. Recommended by weddingwire.com and Martha Stewart weddings. Extraordinary service, inspired design and simply unforgettable events. 410-216-6626 www.wildthingonline.com lisa@wildthingonline.com

York Flowers Full service retail florist with 65 years experience. Let our event coordinator and wedding specialists help you plan your special occasion. Fresh flowers, fruit & gourmet baskets. Delivering throughout Anne Arundel County. 50 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-3341 www.yorkflowers.com Kristi@yorkflowers.com

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Anne Arundel County 44 Calvert Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-222-1821 www.aacounty.org

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Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation Supporting new, established and relocating businesses with relocation information, financial assistance, business and economic information. 2660 Riva Road, Suite 200 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-222-7410 www.aaedc.org

City of Annapolis 160 Duke of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7997 www.annapolis.gov

City of Annapolis Office Department of Economic Affairs To pro-actively enhance and strengthen the city’s economic viability and employment opportunities through a planning approach that looks toward long-term development of its residents, workforce, and business communities in a manner consistent with the comprehensive plan and the character of the City. 93 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Suite B Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7940 www.annapolis.gov mfmiron@annapolis.gov

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MARKETING & GRAPHIC ARTS Moorea Marketing 200 East Joppa Road, Suite 403 Towson, MD 21286 410-878-9900 www.mooreamarketing.com

Stellar Presentations, Inc. A graphic design and editorial firm specializing in both web and print.We know the ins and outs of the Annapolis area and can help you brand and market your business or event brilliantly. P.O. Box 3376 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-990-9025 www.stellarpresentations.com info@stellarpresentations.com

MEETING & CONFERENCE PLANNING Annapolis Trolley

Eastport Yacht Club Eastport Yacht Club is a small, sailing-oriented, private club willing to host guests for seminars and social functions. 317 First Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-267-9549 www.eastportyc.org office@eastportyc.org

Superior Sitters Babysitting services available 24 hours a day at your home, office, hotel suite, special event or yacht. Sitters are experienced, background screened, first aid & CPR certified, clean, and well spoken. P.O. Box 3562 Annapolis, MD 21403 443-262-9040 www.superiorsitters.com

Watermark Tours. Charters. Cruises.

Transport your group to/from the hotel, restaurant, or other site in our climate-controlled trolleys.Add a narrated sightseeing tour along the way! Elegant, nostalgic, convenient, and fun! Annapolis, MD 21403 410-626-6000 www.AnnapolisTrolley.com info@AnnapolisTrolley.com

Specializing in unique, custom events that inspire, reward and entertain, Corporate meetings, team building,client appreciation and more! Full and partial planning services available for groups of all sizes. P.O. Box 3350 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-7601 Ext.100 www.watermarkjourney.com info@watermarkjourney.com

City of Bowie

Capuco Consulting Services, Inc.

Wedgewood Productions, LLC

Bowie, Maryland’s fourth largest city, boasts heritage museums, Class AA baseball, an ice arena, performing arts center,OldTown historic/shopping district, over 2,000 acres of parks, excellent shopping malls/centers. 2614 Kenhill Drive Bowie, MD 20715 301-809-3044 www.cityofbowie.org kgindes@cityofbowie.org

Helping you achieve your goals: teambonding; strategic planning; stakeholder facilitation; and environmental education. 214 Duke of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-3706 www.capucoconsulting.com info@capucoconsulting.com

Wedgewood Productions, LLC, a full service conference and special event planning company, has over 35 years of experience in designing and producing conferences. We work with groups both small and large; handle all advance logistics as well as on-site management. 1419 Forest Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 301-621-9600 fsmoot@wwproductions.com

Maryland Office of Tourism Development 217 East Redwood Street, 9th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 410-767-3400; 866-639-3526 www.visitmaryland.org

U.S. Naval Public Affairs 121 Blake Road Annapolis MD 21402 410-293-1521 austin@usna.edu

HEALTH SERVICES Anne Arundel Medical Center AAMC is a private, non-profit hospital.These are the Doctors you want. 2001 Medical Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401 443-481-4000 www.askaamc.org

Davidsonville Ruritan Center Annapolis’ best-kept secret! Located in beautiful Davidsonville, ten minutes from Annapolis, offers meeting & banquet facilities with 2 rooms, accommodating 145-300 people. 3358 Davidsonville Road P.O. Box 261 Davidsonville, MD 21035 410-798-4598 Davidsonvilleruritan@verizon.net

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PARTY EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES A-List Party Rentals Located in Annapolis, MD, A-List Party Rentals specializes in creating exquisite indoor and outdoor environments for events in Anne Arundel County, MD’s Eastern Shore and the DC Metro Community. 1981 Moreland Parkway, Bldg. 3, Bays 4&5 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-6003 www.alistpartyrentals.com amywillmarth@alistpartyrentals.com

Moveable Mixtures/ Removable Restrooms Planning an event? Moveable Mixtures provides for full event planning needs. Fundraiser to tailgate, we execute everything from catering to rental services. 1388 Stovecreek Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410-279-9372 http://moveablemixtures.com info@moveablemixtures.com www.VisitAnnapolis.org

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PHOTOGRAPHERS Annapolis Photographer, The A full service photography and design studio dedicated to outstanding customer service and high quality images. Photography for all occasions including Groups, Families, Corporate Events,Weddings, Naval Academy, Reunions and Portraits. 45 Old Solomons Island Rd, Suite 104 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-224-0088 866-838-0364 Fax Info@theAnnapolisPhotographer.com www.TheAnnapolisPhotographer.com

PUBLICATIONS Bay Weekly Newspapers The Annapolis and Bay area's only independent news weekly, available every Thursday free at restaurants, shops and businesses from Annapolis to Solomons Island. News of the Chesapeake, events, entertainment and more! 1629 Forest Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 410-626-9888 www.bayweekly.com

Capital-Gazette Communications The Capital, a daily newspaper serving the Annapolis area.The Maryland Gazette, published twice weekly, serving northern and central Anne Arundel County areas.The Bowie Blade/Crofton News Crier, and The West County Gazette published weekly. 2000 Capital Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-5000 www.hometownannapolis.com

Chesapeake Family Magazine The Bay area’s favorite family magazine provides local information about home, health and living for today’s parent along with the best calendar of events in print and online.Visit www.ChesapeakeFamily.com today. 929 West Street #210 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-1641 www.chesapeakefamily.com Business@chesapeakefamily.com

Chesapeake Life The premier lifestyle magazine covering the Chesapeake Bay region.Attractions, regional travel, food, home/garden, history, personalities are regular features enjoyed by affluent, upscale paid subscribers who use this publication as their personal guide to the Bay region. 1040 Park Avenue, Suite 200 Baltimore, MD 21201 443-451-6023 www.chesapeakelifemag.com jross@chesapeakelifemag.com

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Coastal Style Magazine

SpinSheet Publishing Co.

Proud producers of Coastal Style Magazine and the Coastal Style Luxury Living Show, both celebrating the luxury lifestyle of the Annapolis, Easton, Salisbury, Ocean City and Delaware Beach areas. P.O. Box 667 Ocean City, MD 21843 410-213-9491 www.coastalstylemag.com info@coastalstylemag.com

SpinSheet magazine is a FREE monthly newsprint publication for Chesapeake Bay sailors and PropTalk Magazine is a free monthly newsprint publication for Chesapeake Bay power boaters. Start Sailing Now is a new guide for beginner sailors. 612Third Street, Ste 3C Annapolis, MD 21403 410-216-9309 www.spinsheet.com • www.proptalk.com www.startsailingnow.com mary@spinsheet.com

Inside Annapolis The biggest little magazine in Annapolis, showcasing the unique fabric of the city through its people, lifestyles and events. P.O. Box 5104 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-6300 www.insideannapolis.com jimmy@insideannapolis.com

Landmark Marketing, Inc. The complete guide to the Chesapeake region in book,video or Internet.Placed in area hotel rooms and B&Bs. Includes area maps, dining, hotels, historic attractions, boating, day trips and more. 326 First Street, Suite 39 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-1722; 800-969-0519 www.visitlandmarks.com ron@landmarks.net

Maryland.com/Annapolis.com Annapolis.com is the premier information portal for Annapolis. With hotel, dining, and business listings; an online reservations system with traveler reviews; and unique content, Annapolis.com will inform and entertain the Annapolis visitor and resident alike. 100 Lafayette Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 866-653-5463 www.maryland.com amh@maryland.com

PortBook Publications, Inc. A comprehensive guide to over 250 marine-related businesses in Annapolis and environs. Maps, provisioning, restaurants, emergency services, and shoreside attractions for local and visiting boaters. Print copies are complimentary or online. P.O. Box 462 Belfast, ME 04915 207-338-1619 www.portbook.net info@portbook.net

Resort Maps of Maryland, LLC Free, fun and user-friendly information maps. Look for our racks around town and enjoy your stay! We also publish a map for the Eastern Shore. Bulk amounts available. P.O. Box 3461 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-349-0257

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Taste of the Bay Magazine Taste of the Bay magazine is a Cultural Guide to the Area’s Best! P.O. Box 699 Severna Park, MD 21146 888-628-4690 www.tasteofthebay.com joe@tasteofthebay.net

Traveler Discount Guide Nationwide hotel discount publication featuring discounted hotel coupons. Guides are distributed free in tourist destination markets and at interstate locations. Coupons also available online at roomsaver.com. Fill your empty rooms. 6526Tydings Road Eldersburg, MD 21784 800-222-3948 www.roomsaver.com

Trips and Getaways Trips and Getaways is a quarterly, four-color travel magazine filled with ideas on Mid-Atlantic travel destinations. Circulation is 25,000. P.O. Box 376, Gambrills, MD 21054 410-353-2505 www.tripsandgetaways.com lblachly@tripsandgetaways.com

What’s Up? Annapolis Magazine “Annapolis’ favorite magazine” covers entertainment, leisure activities, dining, health, homes and sports in greater Annapolis.The calendar of events is the area’s largest.The best source for news you can use. 929 West Street, Suite 208A Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-9390 www.whatsupmag.com info@whatsupmag.com

REALTY/RELOCATION Annapolis Realty, Inc. Exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates – renowned nationally and internationally.Fulfilling all your property requirements – waterfront, luxury estates, condominiums, townhomes, single family and commercial. See our ad on page 73. 209 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-5600 www.annapolisrealty.com info@annapolisrealty.com

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Champion Realty Specializing in the marketing and acquisition of residential, new homes, commercial business opportunities, and exclusive properties. Full-color relocation packets and maps available,including video home tours. 711 Bestgate Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-224-0600 www.championrealty.com patogle@championrealty.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Nancy Smith a Top Producer, provides Experience and Dedication to assist you with all of your Real Estate needs. Specializing in Client Satisfaction! 170 Jennifer Road, Suite 102 Annapolis, MD 21401 443-618-1988 www.waterfrontdiva.com mdwaterfrontdiva@aol.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Where you live has a lot to do with how you live…Our office is dedicated to finding you just the right spot!The number-one office in the Annapolis area specializing in waterfront sales and premier properties. 4 Church Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-8686 www.coldwellbankermove.com

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Long and Foster Real Estate Annapolis - Eastport Long and Foster Annapolis-Eastport now offers short term vacation rentals. Homecoming? Commissioning Week? Boat Show? Legislature Corporate Needs? We are seeking interested Hosts and interesting Guests. 320 Sixth Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-260-2800 Suzanne.cremins@longandfoster.com www.LFvacations.com

Mary Lee Towle, Commercial Specialist, Realtor, MBA Work and live near the water! Your one-stop resource for leasing and buying commercial real estate. Specialist in distressed residential properties. Free list of properties with photos. 170 Jennifer Road, Suite #102 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-224-2200; 410-703-3146 mobile www.cbmove.com/Mary.Towle mtowle@cbmove.com

Middlebay Properties Elizabeth Heinsohn Broker/Owner of Middlebay Properties is dedicated to Real Estate services with honesty, integrity, knowledge and professionalism. Personalized client care for all of your real estate needs. 968 Placid Court, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-757-2153; 410-991-8566 mobile www.propertiesinannapolis.com lizheinsohn@mris.com

Park Place Park Place offers concierge-residences located in the heart of Annapolis set amid world renowned restaurants, the Westin Annapolis, chic shops, premier office buildings and a proposed performing arts center. Park Place Annapolis, MD 21401 410-216-9267 www.parkplace-annapolis.com

Prudential Carruthers/Robert Fraser Annapolis is a charming small town. As a lifetime resident, I recognize the opportunities this area provides its residents. It will be a pleasure to assist you in relocating to this lovely city. 501 Sixth Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-971-6733 robert.fraser@prudentialcarruthers.com

Re/Max Experts Kippy & Jim Manuel are professional realtors who provide clients a higher level of service.They’re top producers with expertise in Anne Arundel County properties. Certified luxury home marketing specialists. 2049 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-212-7200 www.goodhomesmd.com kmanuel@remaxexperts.com

Harbour Gates offers charming apartment homes in a prime location ofAnnapolis.Our luxurious two story fitness center and welcoming serviceoriented staff offer a peaceful, serene and convenient life style. 2001 Harbour Gates Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 410-573-0900 www.kayapartments.com loxley@kayapartments.com

Karabou Realty, LLC Julie Owens, Broker/Owner, provides a personalized service that gets results. She listens, matches families to right homes, and negotiates best terms for her clients. Call now and see how Karabou Realty can make a positive difference in your life. 701 Melvin Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-533-5486 www.karabouRealty.com Julie@karabouRealty.com

Long & Foster Realtors Conveniently located at Francis and Main Streets, this full service brokerage showcases extraordinary properties, waterfront and historic homes. Stop by for your complimentary issues of Extraordinary Properties and find the home of your dreams. 2 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-5505 www.annapolisdowntown.com Clark.Kline@longandfoster.com

nnapolis Realty Inc. has a sterling reputation within the industry. As an Exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates, Annapolis Realty represents a broad market; locally, nationally and internationally. With well over thirty years of experience, Annapolis Realty provides a unique level of professionalism and personalized service that sets us apart from other real estate firms. Whether you are seeking to buy or sell that extraordinary waterfront home, town home, commercial property, condominium, luxury estate, first home, move-up home, weekend home or investment property, we can assist you with all your real estate needs. For the ultimate Real Estate experience call on the Real Estate professionals at Annapolis Realty Inc. Conveniently located at 209 Main Street in historic downtown Annapolis, we invite you to stop by our Main Street office which is open daily for your convenience, or visit our web site at www.annapolisrealty.com.

410.280.5600 • 301.261.1700 • 410.269.4323 209 Main Street • Annapolis, MD 21401

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SmartBox Portable Storage

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

SmartBox provides the most cost effective way to store and move your belongings.We strive to provide the highest level of service with our top of the line product. See our ad on this page. 415 Fourth Street, Suite 201 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-280-6013 www.smartboxusa.com nick.sage@smartboxmdusa.com

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Watergate Village Apartments & Marina Deluxe apartments on a beautiful 37-acre waterfront peninsula in the desirable Eastport neighborhood ofAnnapolis.Private marina and water taxi at your doorstep. 655 Americana Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-2361 watergatevillage.com Lcaffey@bernsteinmgmt.com

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Ginger Cove Life-care retirement community on a 30-acre waterfront site on Gingerville Creek.243 one/twobedroom living units, commons building and 61bed health center. Extensive recreational facilities and amenities. 4000 River Crescent Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-7300 www.gingercove.com williams@gingercove.com

101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012 410-777-AACC (2222) www.aacc.edu

Key School, The 534 Hillsmere Dr. Annapolis, MD 410-263-9231 www.keyschool.org ilatimer@keyschool.org

SPAS, SALONS, & MASSAGE THERAPY Alexanders of Annapolis Enjoy relaxation with massage, European facial and a new hair design. Our professional staff will take you to the next level of service. 2307 B Forest Drive Annapolis, MD 21402 410-266-6694 www.alexandersdayspa.com alexdayspa@aol.com

Annapolis Day Spa Our spa is all about well-being. Our massages send healing energy to achy muscles caused by emotional stress.Relaxing facials smooth lines and leave you with a youthful radiance. In the Loews Hotel. 126 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-2228; 888-800-2636 www.annapolisspa.com

Heritage Harbour Community

Even Keel Wellness Spa

Heritage Harbour is an independent living senior community located under eight miles from downtown Annapolis.The 1700+ homes comprise single family, semi-detached, and condominium units. Amenities include community lodge, nine hole golf course, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness center, library, private boating dock, community bus, and security patrol. 959 River Strand Loop Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-8677 • www.heritageharbour.org hhca2@comcast.net

Expect the best therapeutic massage in a rejuvenating atmosphere. Integrated techniques such as Swedish deep tissue,myofacial andThai. Meditation and Qi Gong classes. Catered events. 422 Sixth Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-990-0111 www.even-keel.net info@even-keel.net

Hudson & Fouquet Offering an upscale menu of hair care treatments and products; results-oriented skin care services and products; and numerous body and customized treatments. Our salon professionals work with each client to deliver casual to elegant personalized treatments. 181 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-9790 www.hudsonfouquet.com

Ridgely Retreat, LLC Ridgely Retreat is a cozy haven affording peace, quiet and serenity located in West Annapolis. Enjoy a massage indulge in a facial, unwind in one of our many classes. 203 Ridgely Avenue Annapolis MD 21401 443-433-0462 www.ridgelyretreat.com Andie@ridgelyretreat.com

Robert Andrew Salon & Spa Escape to another world in our 22,000 sq. ft., twolevel,Tuscan-themed retreat. Largest salon & spa on the East Coast. Couples suites, private men’s spa, hydrotherapy & meeting facility available. 1328 Main Chapel Way Gambrills, MD 21054 410-721-3533 www.robertandrew.com spa@robertandrew.com

Varuna Aveda SalonSpa Varuna is a Full Service- Aveda Lifestyle salon and spa open 7 days a week. AtVaruna we have created a tranquil nurturing space to pamper our guests. 1 Park Place, Suite 11 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-2828 www.varunasalonspa.com Lsteele@varunasalonspa.com

SPEAKERS Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach® Laurie Forester is a professional sommelier, accomplished speaker and author of The Sipping Point, Witty and entertaining she is a sparkling alternative to flat speakers and dry workshops. 410-820-4212 www.thewinecoach.com

Rob Levit, Speaker & Musician Rob Levit,anAnnapolis Icon,is a renowned musician/ speaker recognized for his innovative community work. He performs jazz for the region’s finest events and speaks on the creative process for groups. 139 Jefferson Street Annapolis, MD 21403 410-279-2809 roblevit@roblevit.com www.roblevit.com

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Speakers.com., Inc.

Captain Marty Meyer

Herrington on the Bay

Speakers.com., the world’s first website for professional public speakers, is now a premier International Speakers Bureau based in Annapolis, MD. We book speakers and corporate entertainers locally and globally. 130 Lubrano Drive, Suite 110 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-897-1970 www.speakers.com BBartos@Speakers.com

Captain Martin Meyer is pleased to offer his services as an Officiate for your Wedding or Vow Renewal Ceremonies. An Officer in the Merchant Marines and Ordained Minister, Captain Marty dressed in Formal Whites to Hawaiian shirt and shorts is available for services on a yacht, in a park, at the beach or wherever you special event is planned. Reverend Meyer 5719 Courtney Drive Lothian, MD 20711 202-288-8778 BlueyedCaptain@aol.com

Herrington is located at the Eco-lifestyle resort, Herrington Harbour. Specializing in Sustainable Chesapeake Cuisine, Authentic Global Fare, and Healthy Decadence Desserts, our chefs customize menus to tantalize your palate. Features: Beachfront Inn, Boat Slips, and Eco Trails. Call our Event Designers today! 7151 Lake Shore Drive Rose Haven, MD 20714 410-741-5101 www.herringtononthebay.com info@herringtononthebay.com

Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Ken’s Creative Kitchen

A unique waterfront location, is recognized as Maryland’s premier location for weddings and special events with four acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens, poised on the Chesapeake Bay. 500 Marina Club Road Stevensville, MD 21666 410-604-1933 www.baybeachclub.com djanes@baybeachclub.com

Food, glorious food, service and style. Let us make your next event a spectacular success. Our references are thousands of happy clients. 980 Awald Road, Suite 103 Annapolis, MD 21043 410-268-3222 www.kenscreativekitchen.com kenscreative@aol.com

SPECIAL EVENTS, WEDDINGS, & PARTY PLANNERS ABC Events, Inc Specializing in large venue multiple day events and festivals as well as insuring maximum exposure for specific clients through events and multi-media campaigns. Home to New Year’s Annapolis, Inc www.newyearsannapolis.com and The Maryland Seafood Festival www.mdseafoodfestival.com 410-268-1437 Brendan@abceventsinc.com

Admiral of The Bay, LLC Wedding Consultants, yachts or Waterfront Venues, Rehearsal Dinners or Wedding brunches, custom packages,Unforgettable romantic memories. Call today to start planning your dream wedding day. See our ad on page 29. P.O. Box 3262 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-5196 www.admiralofthebay.com maryellen@admiralofthebay.com

Annapolis Bus Co./ Towne Transport For over 45 years, we have offered Mini-Coach buses,Wheelchair Accessible Vans, a modern fleet of School buses andTransportation for any occasion, from wedding parties and business meetings to sporting events. Our friendly experienced drivers, specialized planning service, group coordinators, attentive hand-on management and reasonable rates alow us to provide you with efficient worryfree transportation, door to door. Call us today! See our ad on page 65. 2404 Nichols Road Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-0602 www.annapolisbus.com info@annapolisbus.com

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Fleet Reserve Club Sea Service Veterans Association. Beautiful waterfront location on Ego Alley in Historic Downtown Annapolis. Great for receptions, meetings and special events. 100 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-4614 frcannapolis.manager@comcast.net www.frcannpolis.org

Handmade By Allison Handmade byAllison provides one-of-a-kind custom designed and handcrafted invitations and accessories for special events. We look forward to adding a unique and refreshing touch to your special day! 134 Holiday Court, suite 312 Annapolis, MD 21401 443-875-8512 www.handmadebyallison.com contactus@handmadebyallison.com

Krissoff & Associates, Inc. Full-service association,conference and destination management services. 3 Church Circle, PMB 250 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-0023 krissoff@krissoff.org

Liberté, The Schooner Sailing aboard Annapolis’ most spacious schooner; fun for everyone. Call Captain Chris and entertain the possibilities. Corporate & team outings, weddings, reunions, anniversaries & birthdays. Up to 49 guests. Sunday Champagne Sails May & June. 222 Severn Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-8234 www.theliberte.com theliberte@aol.com

Pintail Yachts at The River Plantation Pintail Yachts and The River Plantation offer exceptional water and land venues for personal and corporate entertaining from 2-250+ guests, yearround. Retreats, reunions, holiday parties, weddings, golf and sporting outings. Annapolis, Baltimore, Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Philadelphia and Washington, DC 800-697-1777 www.TheRiverPlantation.com info@pintailyachts.com

Our beautiful trolleys will transport your group in high style! Elegant, nostalgic, convenient and fun! Fully enclosed,climate-controlled.Cushioned seats, brass rails, oak interior. Visit our group-friendly website. 410-626-6000 www.discover-annapolis.com info@discover-annapolis.com

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Project You ProjectYou,Image Consulting conducts workshops, presentations and breakout sessions at corporate outings and events that educate, motivate and inspire audiences to rise to a higher level personally and professionally. P.O. Box 5828 Annapolis MD 21403 410-626-1633 www.Projyou.com lynn@projyou.com

Pusser’s Caribbean Restaurant Concepts The best waterfront location in Annapolis for your wedding or special event. Eight private rooms to choose from, seating from 10 to 400, and our exclusive waterfront HarborView Room. 80 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-0004 www.pussersusa.com info@pussersusa.com

Reynold’s Tavern Beautifully restored 1737 tavern in the heart of historic district. Private bathrooms, Crabtree and Evelyn amenities, full cooked breakfast. One room and two suites offering a memorable experience in Annapolis. 7 Church Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-295-9555 www.reynoldstavern.org reynoldstavern@comcast.net

Silver Swan Bayside Silver Swan Bayside, located on Kent Island, minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge; offers a panoramic waterfront setting for weddings, receptions, corporate events and private parties with true Eastern Shore Hospitality! 412 Congressional Drive Stevensville, MD 21666 443-249-0400 www.silverswanbayside.com taylor.silverswan@verizon.net ded.silverswan@verizon.net

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U.S. Naval Academy Athletic Association Plan a tailgater at Navy Football and enjoy the pageantry of the Brigade of Midshipmen march-on, fly-bys,parachuting Navy SEALS.Call the ticket office for a complete schedule of events. GO NAVY! 566 Brownson Road Annapolis, MD 21402-5040 410-293-2700 www.navysports.com

USNA Alumni House One block from the Naval Academy, the Alumni House offers a charming and historic setting. Weddings to conferences…let us help you make your own unique memories. 247 King George Street Annapolis, MD 21402 410-295-4000 www.usna.com/events linda.lee@usna.com

Wine Coach, The® Laurie Forster is a professional Sommelier, accomplished speaker, and author of The Sipping Point. Witty and entertaining she is a sparkling alternative to flat speakers and dry workshops. P.O. Box 763 Easton, MD 21601 410-820-4212 www.thewinecoach.com laurie@thewinecoach.com

YMCA Camp Letts YMCA Camp Letts, an educational retreat center on the Rhode River. Featuring equestrian, teambuilding, corporate retreats, overnight lodging, and waterfront activities.We build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities! 4003 Camp Letts Road Edgewater, MD 21037 410-919-1400 www.ymcawashdc.org

Watermark Tours. Charters. Cruises. Our luxury yachts offer a stunning and magical setting for any special occasion. Allow our experienced planner to work with you to create an unforgettable event that you and your guests will remember for years to come! See our ad on page 25. P.O. Box 3350 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-7601 Ext.100 www.watermarkcharters.com info@watermarkjourney.com

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Wedding Savvy, Inc. Wedding Savvy is the area’s premier wedding coordination company.We offer both full and partial planning packages. Voted among best wedding planners byWashingtonian Magazine.Call us today! 190 Duke of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-2800 www.weddingconsulting.net rshutt@weddingconsulting.net

WILDTHING WILDTHING is a wonderland of exotic flowers and plants, decadent gourmet and imaginative gifts. Don’t miss this charming shop located in the heart of Eastport.Be amazed by their extraordinary wedding, event and corporate design portfolio. 410-216-6626 www.wildthingonline.com lisa@wildthingonline.com

Independence MEDIA GROUP P.O. Box 364, Broomall, PA 19008 610-325-2310 • fax: 610-325-2312 www.IndependenceMG.com Publisher: Jerald I. Mark Art Direction Kathleen Campbell John Wilson Production Staff Katherine Bell Nancy Carpey Emily Mark Justin Phillip AdTraffic Coordination Barbara Wexler Sales Ken Tabacca Copyright 2009 The Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Visitors Guide. All Rights reserved.This publication may not be reproduced in whole or part in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage ands retrieval system known or hereinafter invented without written permission from the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Visitors Bureau. Publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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Annapolis Art Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Annapolis Art Works . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Annapolis By Candlelight . . . . . . . . . 19 Anne Arundel County Fair . . . . . . . 19 Anne Arundel Scottish Festival . . . . 20 Bay Bridge Boat Show . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Bay Bridge Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Benson-Hammond Holiday Open House . . . . . . . . . . 19 Black History Month . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade . .19 First Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fourth of July Celebration . . . . . . . .19 Historic Annapolis Antiques Show . 18 John Paul Jones Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Kunta Kinte Celebration . . . . . . . . . 19 Mardi Gras Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Maryland Renaissance Festivals . . . . 19 Maryland Seafood Festival . . . . . . . . 19 MASCMA Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 May Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Midnight Madness Holiday Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Navy Way Boot Camp,The . . . . . . . 18 Quiet Waters Park Summer Concert Series . . . . . . . 18 Rotary Club of Annapolis Crab Feast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Saint John’s College vs. USNA Croquet Match . . . . . . . . . 18 US Naval Academy Band Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 US Powerboat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 US Sailboat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 USNA Commissioning Week . . . . . 18 Wednesday Night Sailboat Races . . 18 West River Heritage Day and Oyster Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Visitors Center . . . . . . . . .24 Annapolis Carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Annapolis Chamber Players . . . . . . 22 Annapolis Gallery Association, Art Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Annapolis Maritime Museum . . . . . 20 Annapolis Opera Company . . . . . . 22 Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind . . . . . . . . . 24 Annapolis Segway Tours . . . . . . . . . 24 Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Annapolis Symphony Orchestra . . . 23 Annapolis Tours by Watermark . . . 24

Annapolis Towne Crier . . . . . . . . . . 24 Annapolis Walkabout . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Anne Arundel County County Fair,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Ann Arundell County Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Anne Arundel County Scottish Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Arundelair Chorus of Annapolis, Sweet Adelines International . . . . 23 Ballet Theatre of Maryland . . . . . . . 23 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Banneker-Douglass Museum . . . . . . 20 Bay Theatre Company,The . . . . . . . 23 Benson-Hammond House . . . . . . . 20 Bingo World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Capital City Colonials . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Charles Carroll House of Annapolis, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Chase Lloyd House . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Chesapeake Children’s Museum . . . 20 City Dock Information Booth . . . . . 25 Colonial Player, Inc.,The . . . . . . . . . . 23 Dick Steiner - Magical Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Discover Annapolis Tours . . . . . . . . 25 Events For Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Eyre Tour & Travel, LTD . . . . . . . . . . .25 Four Rivers:The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Galesville Heritage Society . . . . . . . 21 Hammond-Harwood House . . . . . . 21 Harbor Cruises, LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Historic Annapolis Foundation Waterfront Warehouse . . . . . . . . 21 Historic London Town & Gardens . 21 HistoryQuest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 International Great Grapes! Wine, Arts and Food Festival . . . 21 Jewish Museum of Maryland . . . . . . 21 Kayak Annapolis LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Kunta Kinte Celebrations . . . . . . . . .25 L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Liberté,The Schooner . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Live Arts Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Linganore Winecellars . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Marlboro Hunt Races at Roedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts . . . . . . . . . . 23 Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Maryland Renaissance Festivals, Inc. 22 Maryland Seafood Festival,The . . . .22 Maryland Zoo in Baltimore . . . . . . .22

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Mitchell Art Gallery/ St. John’s College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Mount Clare Museum House . . . . .22 Pusser’s Carribbean Restaurant Concepts . . . . . . . . . . 22 Rams Head On Stage . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Society Inc. Captain Salem Avery Shady Side Rural Heritage Society,Inc./ Captain Salem Avery House Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 St. John’s College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 South River Boat Rentals . . . . . . . . .25 TerrapinAdventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Them Eastport Oyster Boys . . . . . . 24 Toby’s,The Dinner Theatre of Columbia and Baltimore . . . . . 22 US Naval Academy/Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 United State Yacht Shows, Inc. . . . . 22 William Paca House and Garden . . 22

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Admiral of the Bay, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 25 American Classic Yachting, LLC . . . .25 Annapolis Amblers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Annapolis Bay Charters . . . . . . . . . . 26 Annapolis City Marina . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Annapolis Powerboat School . . . . . 27 Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind & Woodwind II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Annapolis Sailing School . . . . . . . . . 27 Annapolis Sailing Solutions . . . . . . . .26 Annapolis Small Boat Rentals, Inc. . .26 Atlantic Golf At South River . . . . . . .28 Bay Hills Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cannon Stadium, Ordinance Road Sports Complex and Randazzo Ballpark . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Capital KOA Campground . . . . . . . .28 Cherry Hill Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Chesapeake Boating Club at J. Port Annapolis,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Chesapeake Sailing School & Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Chesapeake Yacht Charters, Inc. . . . 26 City of Annapolis, Recreation and Parks Department . . . . . . . . . 28 Compass Pointe Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Downs Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Easton Club,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Entertainer Charters . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Events For Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Ferry Point Marina Yacht Yard . . . . . 28 Harbor Cruises, LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 J World Performance Sailing School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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LetsGoCruising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Liberté ,The Schooner . . . . . . . . . . 26 Old Bay Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Patuxent Research Refuge, National Wildlife Visitor Center . . . . . . . . . 29 Pintail Charters & Nautical Destinations . . . . . . . . . . 26 Prospect Bay Country Club . . . . . .28 Quiet Waters Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Renditions Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . 28 Sail the Pintita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Sandy Point State Park . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sarles Boatyard & Marina . . . . . . . . 28 South River Boat Rentals . . . . . . . . . 27 SunTime Rentals, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Thomas Point Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Truxton Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Washington Bayhawks . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Watermark Tours. Charters. Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 West River Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Womanship, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Yacht Basin Company,The . . . . . . . . 28

DINING CHOICES

49 West Coffeehouse . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ACME Bar & Grill Annapolis . . . . . .36 Annapolis Ice Cream Company . . . 32 aqua terra of Annapolis . . . . . . . . . . 36 Aromi D’Italia Annapolis . . . . . . . . . 33 Azure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Boatyard Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Breeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Café Normandie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Café Olé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cantler's Riverside Inn . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen/ Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Carrol’s Creek Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Chart House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Chessie’s Chesapeake Grill . . . . . . . .36 Chick & Ruth’s Delly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Deep Creek Restaurant . . . . . . . . . .31 Dock Street Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . .36 El Toro Bravo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant . . . . . . 34 Federal House Bar & Grille . . . . . . . 37 Galway Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Giolitti Delicatessen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Greystone Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Harry Browne’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Hard Rock/Café-Baltimore . . . . . . . .33 Historic Kent Manor Inn and Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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India's Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Jasper’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Jerry’s Seafood at the Metropolitan . . . . . . . . . . . 31 John Barry Restaurant & Bar,The . . 34 Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Killarney House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Kilwin’s Chocolates & Ice Cream . . 33 Kyma Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Lebanese Taverna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Lemongrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ledo Pizza & Pasta Annapolis . . . . . 37 Les Folies Brasserie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Lewnes’ Steak House . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Luna Blu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Main Ingredient Café & Catering,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Maria’s Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 McCormick & Schmick’s . . . . . . . . . 31 McGarvey’s Saloon & Oyster Bar . . 38 Middleton Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Mike’s Restaurant and Crab House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mortons The Steakhouse, Annapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Nano Asian Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Nostalgia Cupcakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 O’Brien’s Oyster Bar & Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 O’Leary’s Seafood Restaurant . . . . 31 OB’s Prime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Old Country Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Osteria 177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Pad Thai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Paul’s on the South River . . . . . . . . . 30 Potato Valley Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Punk’s Backyard Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Pusser’s Caribbean Restaurant Concepts . . . . . . . . . . 30 Rams Head Tavern & Fordham Brewing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Reynolds Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Rockfish,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Rose Restaurant,The . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ruth’s Chris Steak House . . . . . . . . 31 Sam’s On The Waterfront . . . . . . . . .30 Severn Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Skippers Pier Waterfront Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Stan & Joes Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Stoney River Legendary Steaks . . . . 32 Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Tastings Gourmet Market . . . . . . . . 33 Tsunami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Yellowfin Steak & Fish House . . . . . 30 Yin Yankee Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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á la mode lingere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 A.L. Goodies General Store . . . . . . 51 A Thyme to Entertain: Menus & Traditions of Annapolis Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. . . 51 Alpaca International . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Alta Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 American Landscape Gallery . . . . . 49 Annapolis Business Association . . . . 53 Annapolis Collection Gallery . . . . . 49 Annapolis Harbour Center . . . . . . . 53 Annapolis Pottery,The . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Annapolis Towne Centre At Parole 53 ARTFX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Arundel Mills Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Aurora Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 BAA Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World . . . 53 Bead Bungalow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Blanca Flor Silver Jewelry . . . . . . . . . 50 Brown Eyed Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Candles Off Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Capital Teas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Christian Science Reading Room . . 51 Claire Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 diva boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Easy Street Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Embassy Opticians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Evergreen Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Festival at Riva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Fleet Feet Sports Annapolis . . . . . . 49 Historic Annapolis Foundation Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 La Belle Cezanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Leader,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Main St. Mini Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Marion Warren Gallery,The . . . . . . 50 Marley Station Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Mary & Blanche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Maryland Avenue/State Circle Business Association . . . . . . . . . . . 54 McBride Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Paradigm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Paws Pet Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Peake House,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Pennsylvania Dutch Farmer’s Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Plat du Jour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Prime Outlets Queenstown . . . . . . .54 Pusser's Caribbean Restaurant Concepts . . . . . . . . . . .52 Ron George Jewelers, Inc. . . . . . . . . 51 Shades Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Springriver Annapolis Canoe and Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Stevens Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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US Naval Academy Gift Shop . . . . . 52 US Naval Institute Bookstore . . . . . 52 W.R. Chance Diamond Jewelers . . .51 West Annapolis Business Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Westfield Annapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Whitehall Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Wine Cellars of Annapolis . . . . . . . .52 World Tree Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Wynn Bone Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Zachary’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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67 East Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 97 Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 1908-William Page Bed & Breakfast Inn . . . . . . . . . . . 60 1747 Georgian House Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 aloft by Westin Arundel Mills . . . . . .58 Amerisuites BWI/Baltimore . . . . . . . 58 Annapolis Accommodations . . . . . . 64 Annapolis Bed & Breakfast Association . . . . . . . . . . 61 Annapolis Inn,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Annapolis Royal Folly . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind . . . . . . . . . . 64 Annapolitan Bed & Breakfast . . . . . 62 Ark & Dove Bed & Breakfast . . . . . 61 Barn on Howard’s Cove B&B . . . . . 62 Best Western Annapolis . . . . . . . . . . 55 Best Western BWI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Butterfly Fields Bed & Breakfast . . . 61 BWI Airport Marriott Hotel . . . . . . 58 BWI Wingate Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Capitol KOA Campground . . . . . . . 64 Charles Inn Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . 61 Cherry Hill Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Chez Amis Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . 61 Comfort Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Comfort Inn BWI Airport . . . . . . . . 58 Comfort Inn Hotel & Conference Center of Bowie . . . .55 Comfort Suites-BWI Airport . . . . . 58 Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Annapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Country Inn & Suites by Carlson BWI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Courtyard by Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Courtyard by Marriott Balitmore BWI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Courtyard by Marriott Fort Meade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 DoubleTree Hotel Annapolis . . . . . 57 element by Westin Arundel Mills . . .59 Embassy Suites BWI . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Fairfield Inn by Marriott, BWI . . . . . 59 Flag House Inn Bed & Breakfast . . . 61 Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Gatehouse Bed & Breakfast,The . . 62 Gibson’s Lodgings Bed & Breakfast 62 Hampton Inn Baltimore/BWI . . . . . 59 Hampton Inn Glen Burnie . . . . . . . .59 Hampton Inn & Suites Annapolis . . 57 Hampton Inn & Suites Arundel Mills/BWI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Harbor View Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Herrington Harbour Inn at Herrington Harbor Marina Resort . . . . . . . . . 57 Hilton Baltimore - BWI Airport . . . 59 Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis . . . . . 57 Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport . . . 59 Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island . . . . 57 Historic Inns of Annapolis . . . . . . . . 55 Historic Kent Manor Inn and Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Holiday Inn BWI Airport Conference Center . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Holiday Inn Express Historic Annapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Holiday Inn Express-BWI . . . . . . . . . 60 Homewood Suites by Hilton BWI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Hotels Etcetera, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Inn at 30 Maryland,The . . . . . . . . . . 62 INN at HoRN PoINT . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Inn at Spa Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Knights Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 La Quinta Inn & Suites BWI by Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Laurel Grove Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Leisure Management, LLC . . . . . . . . 64 Loews Annapolis Hotel . . . . . . . . . . 55 Microtel Inn & Suites - BWI . . . . . . 60 O’Callaghan Hotel Annapolis,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Peninsula House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Primrose Cottage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Prince George Place . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Princess Tree Waterfront B&B . . . . .64 Quality Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Randall House Bed & Breakfast . . . 62 Residence Inn by Marriott . . . . . . . . 58 Residence Inn by MarriottArundel Mills/BWI . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Reynold’s Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Scotlaur Inn Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . 62 Sheraton Annapolis Hotel . . . . . . . 58 Sheraton BWI Airport . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Sleep Inn Grasonville . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Sleep Inn and Suites, BWI Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 SpringHill Suites Baltimore Arundel Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Airport Shuttle Inc.,The . . . . . . . . . . 65 American Limousines, Inc . . . . . . . . 65 Amtrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 An Extraordinar Limousine Company . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Annapolis Bus Company, Inc. . . . . . 65 Annapolis Department of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Annapolis Regional Transportation Management Association (ARTMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Annapolis Transportation Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Annapolis Trolley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Bayside Limousines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Chesapeake Charter, Inc . . . . . . . . . 66 Cruise Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 DC Limo Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Dillon’s Bus Service, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 66 e-cruzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Enterprise Rent-A-Car . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Eyre Bus Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Gold Line, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Huber’s Bus Service, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 66 Lighthouse Limousines . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Segs in the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Southwest Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Towne Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Watermark Tours. Charters. Cruises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Z-Best Limousines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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ABC Events, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Admiralof The Bay, LLC. . . . . . . . 70, 75 Alexanders of Annapolis . . . . . . . . . 74 A-List Party Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. . . . . 68 Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Annapolis Arts Alliance . . . . . . . . . . 68 Annapolis BusCo./Towne Transport 75 Annapolis Chamber Players . . . . . . 70 Annapolis Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Annapolis Photographer,The . . . . . 72 Annapolis Realty, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Annapolis Sustainable Business Aliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Annapolis Towne Crier . . . . . . . . . . 70 Annapolis Trolley . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71, 75 Annapolis Wireless, LLC. . . . . . . . . . 69 Anne Arundel Community College . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Anne Arundel County . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation . . . . . 71 Anne Arundel Medical Center . . . . 71 Anston House Press . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Arts Council for Anne Arundel County, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Atlantic Specialty Advertising . . . . . 68 Bay Weekly Newspapers . . . . . . . . . 72 Beach Business Group . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Capital- Gazette Newspapers . . . . 72 Captain Marty Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Capuco Consulting Services, Inc . . . 71 Champion Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Chesapeake & Potomac A/V Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Chesapeake Bay Beach Club . . . . . . 75 Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc. . . 68 Chesapeake Family Magazine . . . . . 72 Chesapeake Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 City of Annapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 City of Annapolis Office of Economic Development . . . . 71 City of Bowie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Coasal Style Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Coldwell Banker- Nancy Smith . . . . 73 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Company’s Coming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Conceirge Plus, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Crabtown Concierge . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Davidsonville Ruritan Center . . . . . 71 Destination Paradise . . . . . . . . . 70, 71 Dick Steiner-Magical Entertainment 70 Eastport Business Association . . . . . 68 Eastport Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . 71, 75

Even Keel Wellness Spa . . . . . . . . . . 74 Fleet Reserve Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Frank Gumpert Printing-Annapolis 70 Ginger Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Global Events Partners . . . . . . . . . . 70 Handmade by Allison . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Harbour Gates Apartments . . . . . . 73 HelmsBriscoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Heritage Harbour Community . . . . 74 Herrington on the Bay . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Hudson & Fouquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Idearc Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Inner West Street Association . . . . . 68 Inside Annapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Karabou Realty, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Ken's Creative Kitchen . . . . . . . . 69, 75 Key School,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 King Audio Visual, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Krissoff & Associates, Inc. . . . . . . 68, 75 Landmark Marketing, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 72 Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach® . . . . . . . . . . 74, 76 Liberté,The Schooner . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Limelight Marketing & Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Long & Foster Realtors . . . . . . . . . . 73 Long & Foster Real Estate Annapolis-Eastport . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Main Ingredient Café & Catering,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 MAPS ( Marketing Activities & Promotional Services) . . . . . . . 70 Marine Charter Industry Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Marine Trades Association of Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Mary Lee Towle, Comercial Specialist Realtor, MBA . . . . . . . . . 73 Maryland Hotel and Lodging Association . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Maryland Office of Tourism Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Maryland.com/Annapolis.com . . . . . 72 Middlebay Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Moorea Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Moveable Mixtures/ Removable Restrooms . . . . . . 71, 75 National Sailing Hall of Fame . . . . . 69 New Annapolitans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Park Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Pintail Yachts at the River Plantation 75 PortBook Publications, Inc. . . . . . . . 72 Project You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Prudential Carruthers/ Robert Fraser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Pusser’s Caribbean Restaurant Concepts . . . . . . . . . . 76 Re/Max Experts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Resort Maps of Maryland, LLC . . . . 72 Reynold’s Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Ridgely Retreat, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Robert Andrews Salon and Spa . . . 74 Rob Levit, Speaker & Musician . . . . 75 Rotary Club of Annapolis, MD . . . . 69 Sandy Springs Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Silver Swan Bayside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Smartbox Portable Storage . . . . . . 74 Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . 69 Speakers.com, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 76 SpinSheet Publishing Co, . . . . . . . . . 72 Stellar Presentations, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 71 Superior Sitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Sweet Adelines International . . . . . . 70 Tapenade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Taste of the Bay Magazine . . . . . . . . 72 Them Eastport Oyster Boys . . . . . . 70 Traveler Discount Guide . . . . . . . . . 72 US Naval Academy Athletic Association . . . . . . . . 69, 76 US Naval Academy Alumni Association Foundation . . 69 USNA Alumni House . . . . . . . . . . . 76 US Naval Public Affairs . . . . . . . . . . 71 Vanderbeek Adventures, LLC . . . . . 70 Varuna Salonspa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Watergate Village Apartments & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Watermark Tours. Charters. Cruises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 71, 76 Wedding Savvy, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Wedgewood Productions, LLC . . . . 71 West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . 69 What's Up? Annapolis Magazine . . 72 Wild Thing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 76 YMCA Camp Letts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 York Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 ZoopTix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68