Guidebook for Arnold
Food Scene
Located on the water, just down the road from our house, hides this terrific gem! Great place for steamed crabs, as well their full menu, which is prepared with seasonal fresh ingredients.
60 locals recommend
The Point Crab House & Grill
700 Mill Creek RdLocated on the water, just down the road from our house, hides this terrific gem! Great place for steamed crabs, as well their full menu, which is prepared with seasonal fresh ingredients.
In the heart of maritime Eastport, this restaurant and bar has a terrific nautical vibe with great food and fun atmosphere.
127 locals recommend
Boatyard Bar & Grill
400 Fourth StIn the heart of maritime Eastport, this restaurant and bar has a terrific nautical vibe with great food and fun atmosphere.
This is a great place to grab fresh bagels and coffee as you head into Annapolis or DC.
34 locals recommend
Naval Bagels
609 Taylor AveThis is a great place to grab fresh bagels and coffee as you head into Annapolis or DC.
Terrific, fresh crepes made to order. There are a few cafe tables on the sidewalk, but it's mostly for a grab and go meal to enjoy sitting at the waterfront.
9 locals recommend
Sofi's Crepes
1 Craig StTerrific, fresh crepes made to order. There are a few cafe tables on the sidewalk, but it's mostly for a grab and go meal to enjoy sitting at the waterfront.
Historic venue with afternoon tea and a traditional pub that will take you back a couple centuries.
26 locals recommend
Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub
7 Church CirHistoric venue with afternoon tea and a traditional pub that will take you back a couple centuries.
Terrific atmosphere and great food. It's especially nice when downtown Annapolis is very crowded.
14 locals recommend
Park Tavern
580 Ritchie HwyTerrific atmosphere and great food. It's especially nice when downtown Annapolis is very crowded.
Not only good for breakfast, but they serve a delicious lunch, too.
14 locals recommend
The Breakfast Shoppe
552 Ritchie HwyNot only good for breakfast, but they serve a delicious lunch, too.
Starbucks
122 Main StThis is a brand new Starbucks with a terrific space!
Iron Rooster - Annapolis
12 Market SpaceThis is a hidden gem, the perfect place to get a fantastic picnic lunch to go. This Italian Deli has fresh bread, pasta, sandwiches, soups, salads and they're all fresh and absolutely delicious.
9 locals recommend
Giolitti Delicatessen
2068 Somerville RdThis is a hidden gem, the perfect place to get a fantastic picnic lunch to go. This Italian Deli has fresh bread, pasta, sandwiches, soups, salads and they're all fresh and absolutely delicious.
Annapolis Ice Cream Company
196 Main StThis is an iconic Annapolis favorite. Old-fashioned milkshakes, pies and cakes enhance a delicious full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. They have the most delicious crab cakes as well! Something not to miss while in Annapolis.
60 locals recommend
Chick & Ruth's Delly
165 Main StThis is an iconic Annapolis favorite. Old-fashioned milkshakes, pies and cakes enhance a delicious full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. They have the most delicious crab cakes as well! Something not to miss while in Annapolis.
They have fantastic ribs and BBQ chicken. This is a convenient place to get a good meal, at a good price, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Annapolis.
Adam's Taphouse and Grille Severna Park
589 Baltimore Annapolis BlvdThey have fantastic ribs and BBQ chicken. This is a convenient place to get a good meal, at a good price, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Annapolis.
Sightseeing
Naval Academy
The oldest Capitol building in the United States, dating back to 1772. George Washington resigned as Commander and Chief of the Continental Army here. Visitors can take a tour, which is free and a quick visit, so it's easy to fit in if you have an hour to spare.
81 locals recommend
Maryland State House
100 State CirThe oldest Capitol building in the United States, dating back to 1772. George Washington resigned as Commander and Chief of the Continental Army here. Visitors can take a tour, which is free and a quick visit, so it's easy to fit in if you have an hour to spare.
See the White House, Washington Monument, Smithsonian museums, Ford's Theater, The National Archives, The National Gallery of Art, The Library of Congress and much more! There is a Metro stop in New Carrollton off Route 50 West that will take you into DC.
427 locals recommend
Washington
See the White House, Washington Monument, Smithsonian museums, Ford's Theater, The National Archives, The National Gallery of Art, The Library of Congress and much more! There is a Metro stop in New Carrollton off Route 50 West that will take you into DC.
Baltimore
Ft. Mc Henry, Fells Point, National Aquarium.
Museum of Historic Annapolis
Essentials
Safeway
1451 Ritchie HwySelf Service Laundry
74 Maryland AveDandy Cleaners
1429 Baltimore Annapolis BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Check out listings for live music! Tickets usually purchased in advance.
109 locals recommend
Rams Head Tavern Annapolis
33 West StCheck out listings for live music! Tickets usually purchased in advance.
Pusser's Caribbean Grille
80 Compromise StreetWaterfront bar and restaurant with Caribbean vibe.
This place is great for an authentic visit to a colonial site with cold beer, good food and a delightful afternoon tea.
26 locals recommend
Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub
7 Church CirThis place is great for an authentic visit to a colonial site with cold beer, good food and a delightful afternoon tea.
Arts & Culture
Enjoy a night of cultural entertainment with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Ballet and other theatre performances. Enjoy the art gallery as well.
21 locals recommend
Maryland Hall
801 Chase StEnjoy a night of cultural entertainment with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Ballet and other theatre performances. Enjoy the art gallery as well.
Entertainment & Activities
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Stop 3) station
Catch a Navy Football game while you're in town!
Terrific outdoor theatre featuring musicals each evening right in the heart of downtown Annapolis.
22 locals recommend
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre
143 Compromise StTerrific outdoor theatre featuring musicals each evening right in the heart of downtown Annapolis.
Shopping
Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Macy's, Crate and Barrel, Sears, JC Penny.
95 locals recommend
Westfield Annapolis Mall
2002 Annapolis MallNordstrom, Pottery Barn, Macy's, Crate and Barrel, Sears, JC Penny.
Grauls is a local grocery store with a nice deli. They make sandwiches to order, fresh crab cake sandwiches and soups. Terrific place to grab a picnic lunch before heading downtown Annapolis. It'll save you some money too. The crab cake sandwiches are a lot less expensive here than downtown.
45 locals recommend
Graul's Market Annapolis
607 Taylor AveGrauls is a local grocery store with a nice deli. They make sandwiches to order, fresh crab cake sandwiches and soups. Terrific place to grab a picnic lunch before heading downtown Annapolis. It'll save you some money too. The crab cake sandwiches are a lot less expensive here than downtown.
Fishpaws, just around the corner from our house, is the nearest place to grab wine, beer, liquor and a few staples such as cheese and crackers and various deli items.
Fishpaw's Market Place
954 Ritchie HighwayFishpaws, just around the corner from our house, is the nearest place to grab wine, beer, liquor and a few staples such as cheese and crackers and various deli items.