As the Chesapeake sailing community follows the search for missing Baltimore sailor Don Lawson in the Pacific Ocean, there are probably more than a few people looking at what he was trying to do — set a world record for solo circumnavigation — and wonder, why would anyone do that?
The Pittsburgh-curious in me felt compelled to visit the place once famously derided as “Hell With the Lid Taken Off” and was delighted to find a robust dining scene and creative reuse of real estate.
There’s lots of music in Annapolis over the next week, from Los Lobos to a cabaret performance of the American songbook and marching bands at Navy stadium. Go listen to something.
A few weeks after the Harbormaster’s Office chased it out of Annapolis waters last month, the floating hotel room Flohom 1 Bay Escape has docked at a marina on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Looking for something to do in Annapolis? We’ve got you covered, whether it’s an exhibit of the works of José Guadalupe Posada, free concerts or a living history display in the Historic District.
This was supposed to be a triumphant summer for the Wilma Lee, bought by the Annapolis Maritime Museum four years ago. It is the only vessel of its kind in Maryland’s state capital since the Chesapeake Bay Foundation sold the Stanley Norman in 2020. A lease with the city was intended to return this symbol of Chesapeake heritage to City Dock — the waterfront public square of Annapolis — and boost private charters to help keep it afloat.
You could watch a production of William Shakespeare’s great storm romance, or the Annapolis Blues in their final home game of the regular season. Those are just two of the best things to do in Annapolis from July 6-12.
The Annapolis Harbormaster’s Office has issued citations to Brian Meyer and Marcellous Butler, two of the owners of floating hotel startup Flohom, for docking an unauthorized vessel in Eastport. The partners say they plan to stay.
AAA predicts that 42.3 million Americans — including 850,000 Marylanders — will be traveling Thursday through Memorial Day, up more than 7% from last year.
Frederick is a cozy city with an extremely walkable historic downtown bursting with shops and restaurants. It makes for a great day trip whether you’re looking for nice walking paths, a “treat yourself” shopping day or a delicious meal.
Whether it’s the return of Annapolis Summer Garden Theater, the opening of the pool at Truxtun Park, or the annual Memorial Day Parade, there are always interesting things to do in Annapolis. Here are seven of them.