Activities

Explore downtown: Don't miss walking around the quaint streets filled with boutique shops, historic pubs, restaurants & homes, and waterfront views around Ego Alley area, Main Street, State Circle, & Maryland Avenue

Walk the Naval Academy: USNA attractions

Get on the water: If you're staying the full holiday weekend, check out ways ways to get on the water. Paddle-boarding recommended.

Dining

Boatyard Bar & Grill: Famous "Sailor Bar" with an extensive menu, many seafood options, including the BEST crab dip in all of Maryland. Great for any time of day

Joss: Great Sushi on Main Street (Brooke's fave)

Tsunami: Modern, intimate, lively sushi spot on West St

Severn Inn & Chart House: Two romantic 'finer dining' spots with great water views

Cantler's: Classic Maryland crab picking

Vin 909: Great fancy pizza

Iron Rooster: Fun brunch spot in the heart of downtown

Galway Bay: Irish pub & cuisine

Miss Shirley's: Casual brunch spot near the Westin

Lighthouse Bistro: Great food (especially brunch!) and also a social enterprise that supports the local homeless shelter

McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar: Great oysters, in the heart of downtown + a traditional historic pub feel

Carpaccio: Good italian near the Westin

Cafe Normandie: Fine french dining on Main Street

Level: Small plates

Chick & Ruth's: Old time Annapolis diner

Fox's Den: Cozy gastropub with small plates, pizzas & craft beer

The Goat

Leo

Acqua Al 2

Coffee & Quick Bites

Naval Bagels: Casual delicious bagel spot where Brooke worked in 11th grade

Sofie's Crepes: On the go sweet and savory crepes in downtown

Rise Up: Coffee spot in the market house downtown

Market House: Casual downtown spot with multiple restaurant options

Old Fox / Brown Mustache: Cozy, eclectic bookstore/coffee shop combo on Maryland Ave. Grace's #1 spot (maid of honor)

Curate: coffee

49 West: Comfy spot on West St.

Rutabaga: morning bites

Ice Cream

Annapolis Ice Cream Company (B's family fave - get PB oreo)

Stormbrothers (A's fave)

If you go to both, report back to A + B on the verdict

Drinks & Nightlife

Choptank

Pusser's *

McGarvey's *

Federal House Bar & Grill *

Davis's Pub

Foreward Brewing

Parlay Room

Acqua Al 2 (downstairs)

Red Red Wine Bar

Ram's Head Tavern

Metropolitan Lounge

Fox's Den

*More 'nightlife' vibe