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Sail the Chesapeake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
No visit to Annapolis is complete without a sail on the Chesapeake Bay. Book yourself a ride on the Wilma Lee, one of the last remaining skipjacks in Annapolis (amazingly there used to be over 1,000 in the port city). Daytime sails are roughly two hours long and include a guide who peppers the journey with historical and cultural facts about the city and the bay. The Wilma Lee also operates sunset sails with beer and wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tour the Naval Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Annapolis is, of course, home to the United States Naval Academy, and visitors can take a 90-minute walking tour of the scenic campus. The tour leads you through the academy\u2019s grounds and provides a behind-the-scenes view of naval history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Eat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Seafood rules the culinary scene in Annapolis, and for good reason, its fresh and local. Stop by Leo, where broiled oysters, crab soup, and local catches like snakehead from the Susquehanna River and blue catfish from the Chesapeake Bay are the stars of the show. The old-school classic, Chick & Ruth\u2019s, is a must-visit for its all-day brunch menu and some would say Maryland\u2019s best crab cakes. Across the street you\u2019ll find Preserve, which makes its own pickles and olives. For an indulgent mid-afternoon break, book an afternoon tea at the charming and historic Reynold\u2019s Tavern, which has been operating since 1747.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explore the Street Art Scene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Murals have been popping up throughout Annapolis, adding an interesting and thought-provoking juxtaposition to the town\u2019s historic streets. The organization Future History Now offers self-guided walking tours of the city\u2019s murals. Highlights include The Equal Justice Under the Law Mural (156 South St.) of Supreme Court justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall; Carr\u2019s Beach Mural (on West Street near Westgate Circle), which memorializes a bygone resort and concert venue that catered to the African American community in the 1930s through 1960s; and the Breonna Taylor mural (14 Dorsey Ave.), a memorial designed to be viewed best via satellite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n