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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 56 attractions in Annapolis

Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake is a unique, unforgettable experience for your child aboard a pirate ship in the Annapolis Harbor. You will be amazed as we tap into your child's imagination and transform him or her into a pirate, complete with face paint, tattoos, and pirate fashions. Time aboard our ship is filled with non-stop activity, including reading a treasure map, hauling loot aboard, and, of course, defending the ship with our famous water cannons.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat; Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 56 attractions in Annapolis

Food tasting and history await you. Our tours blends the best of past and present. Try our Historic District 101 Tour or the Annapolis Food & History tour. A colonial-clad guide leads you through the history of Annapolis while introducing you to 21st century culinary delights - a seamless blend of time and tastes. While walking this compact city, you eat where the founding fathers ate, and eat where the founding fathers wish they could have eaten. Enough food for lunch and history enough for continuing education credits.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 56 attractions in Annapolis
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 56 attractions in Annapolis

Established in 1845, this undergraduate college for the Navy prepares men and women to become professional officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Attraction type: Military museum; Military base/facility
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 56 attractions in Annapolis
Attraction type: Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 56 attractions in Annapolis

Journey into the history, culture and fun of one of America's most eventful desitnations - Annapolis, MD. Watermark's experts can help plan any outing including historic walking tours through town and the U.S Naval Academy, private outings aboard our fleet of luxury yachts, or sightseeing cruises on the Chesapeake Bay. Your unique experience awaits!

Attraction type: Tour; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 56 attractions in Annapolis
Attraction type: Spa
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 56 attractions in Annapolis

Have been to Annapolis many times and love the restaurants and waterfront, but have always been jealous of the many boaters who cruise in and out of Eagle Alley, but not any more.  Kayak Annapolis is...

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 56 attractions in Annapolis
Attraction type: Monument; Historic site; Statue
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 56 attractions in Annapolis
Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 56 attractions in Annapolis

The seat of government for the state of Maryland.

Attraction type: Government building; Historic site; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 56 attractions in Annapolis
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 56 attractions in Annapolis

This garden is a perfect example of a pre-Revolutionary War garden.

Attraction type: Garden; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 56 attractions in Annapolis
Attraction type: Bar/club; Performance
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 56 attractions in Annapolis
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 56 attractions in Annapolis
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 56 attractions in Annapolis

ARTFX is the Annapolis Gallery of Fine Craft and Art and features over 70 artists. You will find hand crafted pottery, jewelry, glass, woodturnings, sculpture, candles (soy, beeswax), photography, paintings and more. The gallery has an gemcutter and jewelry studio on site where you can watch your custom jewelry be created. New exhibits open monthly in the gallery with opening reception held on the first Sunday of every month. Located accross from Annapolis Visitors Center on West Street.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 56 attractions in Annapolis

The classic, wooden 74' Schooner Woodwind sails multiple cruises daily (in season) for public and private charters. Up to 48 passengers on each of our twin schooners. Whether a couple, family, party or corporate, we can accommodate you. We also have a Boat & Breakfast available (in season) on Saturdays. Come Sail Away!

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 56 attractions in Annapolis

This is a very lovely park just minutes by car from the Annapolis Historic district, with many amenities for the outdoor enthusiast.  With 340 acres, the park features six miles of paved trails for...

Attraction type: Trail; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 56 attractions in Annapolis

A Transforming Experience. Womanship, the renowned sailing school for and by women is celebrating its 25th year. More than 67,000 women, around the world, have joined us to become the sailors they want to be - the Womanship Way - enjoying hands-on, student centered and interactive learning on board an actual sailing cruise. Teaching in 16 locations in the US and off foreign shores, Womanship customizes courses for individual couples, families, mothers and daughters, teens, social and corporate groups.

Attraction type: Sports centre/clinic
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