VISIT HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS WITH KIDS The insider’s guide
by Donna Jefferson
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he downtown area of Annapolis is very walkable and full of historic sites, playgrounds and fun things to do, that are suitable for families. Once you get to Annapolis, park your car in one of the four garages and then walk, use the free Circulator Bus, or take a boat, to the destinations featured here. It’s easy to do a looped route with only a little retracing of your steps. Or break the following route into several shorter trips. Food is easy to find, but public bathrooms are a little harder. The Market House and Harbormaster’s Office have clean public restrooms. They are both near the City Dock area so plan accordingly. Watermark Journey operates the water taxi in Annapolis. They have numerous pickup and drop-off points and we’ve found a ride on the water between destinations is a fun way to break-up the day, plus it adds to the adventure. The Acton’s Landing stop is three blocks from the Knighton Garage. If you think your kids will get tired from walking, save the boat ride for the end. Here’s a suggested itinerary that uses the Knighton Garage
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