Real Trip: Annapolis, MD
Distance from DC: 45 minutes
Don't have the bank account, or endurance, to fly to the other side of the world? Don't sweat it, mate. Your down under dreams can still come true with a short ride out of the District and across the Maryland state line. Ladies, there might not be accents or surfers, but there certainly will be men in uniform and I'm sure that'll suffice. For the gentlemen, the town offers football (Navy), legendary crab cakes, and great bars- does it get any better?
Like Auckland, Annapolis is closely tied to its nautical roots. Known as the "America's Sailing Capital", much of Annapolis' attractions and activities revolve around water. From weekly sailing races in the summer to the National Sailing Hall of Fame, you might find yourself saying "ahoy" by the end of your visit. But, as with its Kiwi counterpart, the town offers a lot more than boats and fisherman.
As the home of the US Naval Academy, there's lots to do for the twenty-somethings looking for a good time, without the sea legs. Ram's Head Tavern is one of the most popular nightlife options, offering live entertainment and an on-site brewery. For more spirit
ed fun, the annual Sailboat Show takes place every October and, if you are not sailing, you're likely partaking in the block party-like atmosphere that fills the Annapolis waterfront as the boats depart for the bay. Like the lively scene on Auckland's waterfront (Viaduct), Annapolis' "Ego Alley" is the hot spot.
Unless you're in the market for a new pair of Uggs, Annapolis doesn't have much to offer in the sheepskin/wool department like NZ. However, what it lacks in lamb it makes up for in crab. Souvenirs with nearly every crab recipe & pun (I got crabs in Annapolis!) you could imagine fill the downtown shops. And of course, the crabs in Annapolis are not limited to tshirts and magnets- they also wind up on just about every menu. Whether you opt for blue crabs or crab cakes, you simply cannot visit Annapolis without a taste. One of the best bets for both your taste buds and your wallet, is just a short walk away from the waterfront and over the bridge into the quaint little town of Eastport. Removed from the crowds and prices, the laid back atmosphere of the Boatyard Bar and Grill is the perfect place to unwind and refuel after a day of exploring. Whatever you wind up doing during your visit, chances are you won't leave crabby (wink).
Don't have the bank account, or endurance, to fly to the other side of the world? Don't sweat it, mate. Your down under dreams can still come true with a short ride out of the District and across the Maryland state line. Ladies, there might not be accents or surfers, but there certainly will be men in uniform and I'm sure that'll suffice. For the gentlemen, the town offers football (Navy), legendary crab cakes, and great bars- does it get any better?
Like Auckland, Annapolis is closely tied to its nautical roots. Known as the "America's Sailing Capital", much of Annapolis' attractions and activities revolve around water. From weekly sailing races in the summer to the National Sailing Hall of Fame, you might find yourself saying "ahoy" by the end of your visit. But, as with its Kiwi counterpart, the town offers a lot more than boats and fisherman.
As the home of the US Naval Academy, there's lots to do for the twenty-somethings looking for a good time, without the sea legs. Ram's Head Tavern is one of the most popular nightlife options, offering live entertainment and an on-site brewery. For more spirit
ed fun, the annual Sailboat Show takes place every October and, if you are not sailing, you're likely partaking in the block party-like atmosphere that fills the Annapolis waterfront as the boats depart for the bay. Like the lively scene on Auckland's waterfront (Viaduct), Annapolis' "Ego Alley" is the hot spot.Unless you're in the market for a new pair of Uggs, Annapolis doesn't have much to offer in the sheepskin/wool department like NZ. However, what it lacks in lamb it makes up for in crab. Souvenirs with nearly every crab recipe & pun (I got crabs in Annapolis!) you could imagine fill the downtown shops. And of course, the crabs in Annapolis are not limited to tshirts and magnets- they also wind up on just about every menu. Whether you opt for blue crabs or crab cakes, you simply cannot visit Annapolis without a taste. One of the best bets for both your taste buds and your wallet, is just a short walk away from the waterfront and over the bridge into the quaint little town of Eastport. Removed from the crowds and prices, the laid back atmosphere of the Boatyard Bar and Grill is the perfect place to unwind and refuel after a day of exploring. Whatever you wind up doing during your visit, chances are you won't leave crabby (wink).
2 comments:
Great Blog. Miss the Beltway! Sue Sullivan
maybe you should do a post about people wanting to go out to woodstock or austin for awesome tunes and how they could get the same experience by going to a bandylions concert in dc....just a thought
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