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Annapolis MD Tourism and Sightseeing
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Annapolis Maryland
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Annapolis Maryland Tourism At a GlanceBest Time to Visit Annapolis Maryland Most of the sights are best seen on a walking tour, so try to schedule your visit for the spring, summer, or fall when walking is pleasant. In addition, if you are in the area youll want to have a look at the US Naval Academy; its open March-Nov. daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec.-Feb. daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. If youd prefer a guided tour, they depart every half hour from the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center in Halsey Field House, through Gate 1 at the end of King George Street. Unless you are visiting the area for the graduation of a cadet, or to take your son or daughter to the academy, you might want to avoid visiting during the start of the academic year or graduation when the city gets a bit crowded. Click Here to find hotels in Annapolis. If you need additional visitor information for Annapolis, Click Here. Average Annapolis Weather Annapolis is rainy year round; most months average over three inches of rain. January is the coldest month with an average temperature of 34 degrees Fahrenheit. June, July, August and September are pleasant and warm with average temperatures in the 70s. Annapolis has four distinct seasons: chilly winters, crisp autumns, balmy springs and warm summers. Transportation If you drive to Annapolis you can get traffic and parking information on 1620 AM. If you fly into Annapolis youll land in either Baltimore or DC and from there, if you dont want to rent a car, contact Annapolis Service via BWI Shuttle Express for reservations by calling (800) 258-3826. They service most Annapolis area hotels and the Naval Academy. Many hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. The Annapolis Department of Transportation has an elaborate system covering the entire area - call 410-263-7964 or 410-269-0674 for information. In-Season Costs Annapolis is and isnt expensive. Due to its prime location and the general standard of living in the area, youll find plenty that is pricey --- if you are a shopper you can break the bank in area boutiques. But, you will find a range of restaurants, and you have to sample Maryland crab cakes -- you can do that for just under $20 by visiting Mikes Restaurant on Old Riva Road. You can expect to spend about $30 on sightseeing, and should shop hotel rates for specials; a business class property on the waterfront can easily run you over $200 per night. A standard room in a moderately priced property can easily cost over $100 a night. Maryland Tourism - Annapolis Attractions, Activities and Day Trips Baltimore and Washington, DC, are both worth a trip, and are close and accessible by public transportation. If you are eager to sample urban pleasures, Baltimores Inner Harbor is your perfect day trip. If you have never visited the Smithsonian, Washington is your must-do day trip. All of the facilities of the Smithsonian are free, a welcome benefit for the cost-conscious tourist. To travel to Baltimore, youll find service provided by MTA; call (410) 539-5000 for schedule information on the direct bus service that departs from the kiosk on College Ave. by State Buildings and Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Monday through Friday. Public transportation to and from Washington is primarily available Mondays through Fridays when buses leave from the kiosk in front of Loews Hotel and Navy/Marine Corps Stadium to New Carrollton Metro Station. Call the MTA at (800) 543-9809 for information on schedules and fares to DC.
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Things to do in Annapolis MD, Sightseeing and Annapolis MD Tourism Annapolis MD Tourism - Planning an Annapolis MD Vacation Below is a list of Annapolis MD tourist attractions, activities, events, hotels, restaurants and visitor information entries to help you plan an Annapolis MD Vacation! Find detailed information on the Annapolis MD tourism entries by clicking on their links. Narrow your search by selecting from a specific Annapolis MD travel category on the left hand menu.
Explore All Of Maryland's Regions You can find Maryland tourist attractions and activities in all of Maryland's regions: Annapolis, Baltimore, Frederick, Hagerstown, Linthicum Heights, Ocean City and Other.
Fun Things to do during your Annapolis MD Vacation - Top Annapolis MD Tourist Attractions and Activities Some of the most popular Annapolis MD tourist attractions that list on our site include Fort Washington Park , Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm and Fort Foote Park.
Fun activities in Annapolis MD include Pintail Yachts, AMC Magic Johnson Capital Centre 12 and Bow Tie Harbour 9.
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Featured Maryland Tourist Attractions and Activities Please visit our Maryland featured listings - Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Monster Jam at 1st Mariner Arena and Brian Regan at Weinberg Center For The Arts.
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Fort Foote Park National Park
Category: Oxon Hill National Park near Annapolis, Maryland
Description of this Annapolis area Attraction: Eight miles downriver from the capital, Fort Foote was considered "a powerful enclosed work" by its chief engineer, "and the most elaborate...of all the defenses of Washington." The long oval earthwork was constructed on Rozier's Bluff from 1863 to 1865 to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C., during the Civil War. Fort Foote was designed to protect the river entrance to the ports of Alexandria, Georgetown, and Washington and replace the aging Fort Washington as the primary river defense. The fort was named for Rear Adm. Andrew H. Foote who died in 1863 from wounds he received in combat the previous year.
Over the massive rammed-earth parapets, two 15-inch Rodman guns and four 200-pounder rifled Parrotts had muzzles trained down the Potomac River. With a deafening roar, the Rodman cannon could hurl 440-pound shells for three miles. Siege and field guns were stationed to fire on any party attacking from land. Companies of the 9th New York Heavy artillery worked to build and arm the fort. The last in the ring of forts and batteries to be abandoned when peacetime returned, Fort Foote continued in active status until 1878. It was briefly reactivated as a training site during World War I.
Today the National Park Service has cleared paths around the ruins of what is considered the best preserved Civil War fort in the region. Remounted on carriages, two Rodman guns loom in shadows under the trees, the river still in their sights.
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Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival, Jun 12, 2010 to Jun 13, 2010 Juried fine arts and crafts festival
Category: Annapolis Art event in Maryland
Description of this Annapolis Event:
A two-day fine arts and crafts festival featuring over 200 artists, select wine tastings, gourmet food sampling, live entertainment and activities for the whole family, all only minutes from the many restaurants, shops and attractions of charming, colonial Annapolis, Maryland.
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Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival, Jun 12, 2010 to Jun 13, 2010 A two day juried fine arts and crafts festival
Category: Annapolis Art event in Maryland
Description of this Annapolis Event: A two day juried fine arts and crafts festivqal featuring the work of over 200 artists, select wine tastings, gourmet food sampling, live entertainment and activities for the whole family, all conceniently located only minutes from the many shops, restaurants and attractions of historic downtown Annapolis, capitol of the state of Marylabnd, home of the U.S. Naval Academy and the self-proclaimed center of the sailing world.
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Capitol Heights, MD, Restaurant Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Capitol Heights, MD in CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD
Category: Capitol Heights Hotel near Annapolis, Maryland Price: Currently as low as $130.90/night! Phone: 1-800-493-8594 (Toll free)
Description of this Annapolis area Accommodation: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Capitol Heights, MD in CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Waldorf, MD, Restaurant Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Waldorf, MD in WALDORF, MD
Category: Waldorf Hotel near Annapolis, Maryland Price: Currently as low as $103.61/night! Phone: 1-800-493-8594 (Toll free)
Description of this Annapolis area Accommodation: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Waldorf, MD in WALDORF, MD
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