Guide to Annapolis local activities for families
Sightseeing
Quiet Waters park, 5 min drive, small entry fee. There's lots of trails, a large playground, and plenty of space for the kids to run. There's also a kayak rental down one of the trails (nice walk), and they'll have lifejackets for the kids. Once on the water, there's lots of sandbars to explore. Bring bug spray & sunscreen.
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Park tal-Ilma Tranquilla
600 Quiet Waters Park RdQuiet Waters park, 5 min drive, small entry fee. There's lots of trails, a large playground, and plenty of space for the kids to run. There's also a kayak rental down one of the trails (nice walk), and they'll have lifejackets for the kids. Once on the water, there's lots of sandbars to explore. Bring bug spray & sunscreen.
Small, with a few things on display, and a very small public beach, where the kids can splash in the water, or fish off the maritime Museum docks. Bonus: it'll be less crowded then the much larger Sandy Point. Make sure to go early afternoon - the spot is popular for weddings all thru the summer. There's also a small, shaded playground around the corner at Third & Chester and the locally popular Davis Pub is a block away.
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Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
723 Second StSmall, with a few things on display, and a very small public beach, where the kids can splash in the water, or fish off the maritime Museum docks. Bonus: it'll be less crowded then the much larger Sandy Point. Make sure to go early afternoon - the spot is popular for weddings all thru the summer. There's also a small, shaded playground around the corner at Third & Chester and the locally popular Davis Pub is a block away.
Woodwind schooners for an afternoon sailing adventure on the water. They cast off from Annapolis daily, touring the Seven River / Chesapeake Bay, depending on the winds.
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Schooner Woodwind Sailing Cruises
80 Compromise StWoodwind schooners for an afternoon sailing adventure on the water. They cast off from Annapolis daily, touring the Seven River / Chesapeake Bay, depending on the winds.
Built for kids adventures on the water, complete with a mock battle. Always a winner, our friends run the outfit, and they normally host end-of-school year celebration for the elementary school kids, so might want to call ahead.
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Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake
311 Third StBuilt for kids adventures on the water, complete with a mock battle. Always a winner, our friends run the outfit, and they normally host end-of-school year celebration for the elementary school kids, so might want to call ahead.
Check out Old Fox bookstore - a very charming store with a lovely patio & coffee spot. Call ahead - we heard that they've restarted their storytelling time, which will be lovely for the kids. Very close to the Paca House
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Old Fox Books & Coffeehouse
35 Maryland AveCheck out Old Fox bookstore - a very charming store with a lovely patio & coffee spot. Call ahead - we heard that they've restarted their storytelling time, which will be lovely for the kids. Very close to the Paca House
When I was home with the kids, we occasionally joined their activity programs for little kids. I believe the programs were about an hour long, around 11am, and included a craft, snack, and a walk around the gardens. Definitely need to register the kiddos as space is limited, but highly recommend the visit. However, the grounds are open for visitors - don't need to wait for the kids program! Keep your eyes peeled for a beautiful red fox which roams the gardens.
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William Paca House & Garden
186 Prince George StWhen I was home with the kids, we occasionally joined their activity programs for little kids. I believe the programs were about an hour long, around 11am, and included a craft, snack, and a walk around the gardens. Definitely need to register the kiddos as space is limited, but highly recommend the visit. However, the grounds are open for visitors - don't need to wait for the kids program! Keep your eyes peeled for a beautiful red fox which roams the gardens.
Bring your ID, and wander thru campus. The buildings are beautiful - don't miss the John Paul Jones Crypt, gorgeous chapel or the incredible bone ships.
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Naval Academy
Bring your ID, and wander thru campus. The buildings are beautiful - don't miss the John Paul Jones Crypt, gorgeous chapel or the incredible bone ships.