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Others · Annapolis, Maryland
Beneath a gilded dome in Annapolis, the Maryland State House hums with living history. Explore the rooms where Washington resigned his commission, learn how the Chesapeake shaped politics, and pair a short tour with waterfront culture for a complete day in Maryland's capital.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is best understood on foot, where brick streets, tidy Georgian facades, and a salty Chesapeake breeze frame two hours of living history. This compact loop keeps the pace easy and the details rich—perfect for families, curious travelers, and anyone who likes their stories with a sense of place.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Annapolis, Maryland
When Annapolis exhales the day, a private catamaran heads toward the horizon where the Chesapeake Bay turns to gold. This relaxed three-hour charter blends easy elegance, local history, and hands-on sailing—a sunset you don’t just watch, but ride.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Annapolis, Maryland
Walk Annapolis at street level—brick underfoot, harbor breeze in your hair, and a hearty pub lunch to anchor the afternoon. This guided, less-than-a-mile tour stitches together the State House, Georgian mansions, and City Dock into a story you can taste and touch.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Annapolis, Maryland
Cast off from Annapolis and let the Chesapeake set the pace on a private 50-foot catamaran. Paddle secluded creeks, lounge on a floating dock, and grill lunch under a broad bimini—then sail home as the skyline blushes with sunset.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is best understood from the water. Board a private BYOB tiki boat at Nautilus Point, cruise Back Creek into the harbor, and soak in Naval Academy views, Ego Alley energy, and Eastport’s working-waterfront soul—all in a relaxed 90-minute loop.
Read the story →Water Activities · Annapolis, Maryland
Let the Severn River set the pace on a two-hour cruise that frames Annapolis from its best angle: the waterline. Glide past the U.S. Naval Academy, watch osprey hunt, and catch the harbor’s brick-and-brass charm in golden light.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Annapolis, Maryland
Watch Annapolis change tempo as the Island Princess glides down the Severn at golden hour. This two-hour sunset cruise blends Naval Academy views, tidal ecology, and easygoing Chesapeake charm—an approachable adventure with just enough salt on the breeze.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Annapolis, Maryland
Spend eight unhurried hours gliding across the Chesapeake Bay on a private catamaran from Annapolis—swim in quiet coves, circle an iconic lighthouse, and time your return for a sunset that turns the water to glass. This is the Annapolis experience distilled: effortless, scenic, and entirely yours.
Read the story →Water Activities · Annapolis, Maryland
Launch from Eastport and let Spa Creek ease you into Annapolis’ maritime story. This two-hour guided tandem kayak tour balances easy paddling with up-close views of the Naval Academy, Ego Alley, and the quiet coves that locals love.
Read the story →Water Activities · Annapolis, Maryland
Rigging sings, the Severn nudges the dock, and your board slips into a calm, brackish world. This Annapolis paddle board rental makes a quick escape feel like a full reset—easy to plan, rich in local flavor, and tuned to the river’s daily rhythm.
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