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Watermark, formerly Three
Centuries Tours of Annapolis, invites you to discover
Annapolis, a short 30 minute drive from Washington or
Baltimore. Our friendly, knowledgeable guides will be
delighted to share this small jewel of a city with you.
Founded in the mid 17th century, capital of Maryland since 1695, Annapolis was the first peacetime
capital of the United States (178384). Since 1845, it has been the home of the United States Naval
Academy. |
Did you know that George Washington resigned his commission
in the Maryland State House?
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The United States Department of the Interior has designated the entire downtown section of Annapolis as
a Historic District. This distinctive honor was awarded in recognition of the role Annapolis played in the
founding of our Nation, coupled with the fact that it has preserved so many of its landmarks and retains
so much of its historic atmosphere and charm. Annapolis remains a living, vibrant city, with distinguished
architecture spanning three hundred years.
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we thoroughly enjoyed everything about Annapolis, the
tour was the highlight of our trip.”
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Sandi Jackson |
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Internationally famous as a yachting center, Annapolis has been a port of call for the watermen of the
Chesapeake Bay for generations. The Harbor affords sailing and powerboat cruises, an excellent way to
view the nautical scene. The Dock area offers a variety of restaurants, including the restored Market
House. Shops, galleries and additional eateries line Main Street.
Special events abound in Annapolis. The Summer Garden Theater offers starlit entertainment Thursday
through Sunday evenings during the warmer months. October brings the United States Sailboat and
Powerboat Shows to town. The Christmas Season comes alive with holiday festivities through November
and December. May Day ( May 1 ) welcomes Spring with traditional flower baskets hung throughout the
Historic District. Museum houses sponsor special programs and
presentations yearround. In addition to
tours of the Historic District and Naval Academy, Three Centuries Tours of Annapolis offers group meal
arrangements, museum house tours, Pub Crawls and Tavern Suppers. |
Anne Arundel County, surrounding Annapolis, presents a multitude of interesting sights and things to do,
including golf courses, beaches, marinas, and miles of scenic countryside and farmland. Each autumn,
Sandy Point State Park hosts the Maryland Seafood Festival, offering delicious bounty from the Bay, and
Chesapeake Appreciation Days, a salute to Maryland's maritime heritage. The County is also home to the
Maryland Renaissance Festival, a rollicking celebration of medieval times.
Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. . .Three Centuries Tours of Annapolis will help you
discover something for everyone at any season of the year. |
