Such a great little spot tucked away in downtown Annapolis. Whenever we are in town we always spot…read moreto pick up some local Art.

I'm so glad this gallery open down the street from the other gallery and took all their best…read moreartist! Love this place! One of my must stops when I visit Annapolis!

I can't think of a better local shopping event than Midnight Madness for Downtown Annapolis!…read more See...usually the shops down here close at around 1900 or even earlier. Boo! For those of the us that work long hours. But once a year, they stay open till Midnight! There are many reasons why I love Midnight Madness. Here are my top three: 1. Shopping local! All of those local businesses like Capital Teas, Capital Custom Tailors and re:source all got visits and purchases from me. While I am a fan of getting good deals I'm also a fan of the neighborhood shops. without them, there would be no neighborhood. While I could easily buy anything they have from Amazon.com, Amazon.com will not make my community any homier. 2. Free drinks! Yes, I think I got a drink from Zachery's, Niland's, La Petite Gallery, Horse Boutique, Capital Custom Tailors, and who knows where else had a drink. Most of the shops also had hot chocolate and tea to balance out all of the drinks. Free drinks and shopping...they really know how to how to make shopping fun! Love it! 3. Deals! Most of the shops had specials and sales for just tonight only. So it is to your best interest to come out and check them out. I always score great deals with Helly Hanson during midnight madness. So this is a good time to come out and get some deals at DTA. Parking can be a pain. Noah Hillman was FULL when I got there. So if you can take the bus/shuttle or have someone drop you off. It was a bit corwded and parking was filled up. This is definitely one of my favorite shopping events that I look forward to every year!

Midnight Madness in Annapolis is sooo much fun. We drive in every year from Atlantic City for this…read morefun activity including all the weekend events. My only complaint.....if you are not a local it is difficult to find info online regarding the dates, etc. Such a great city like Annapolis needs a new city planner to entice more visitors!

Free museum! Tip,…read moreyou can't drive your car to entrance as a visitor. Must park in town and walk over. Volunteers at desk are available to give you tips about the exhibits. Clean bathrooms are available. The ship exhibits are cool!

I just visited the U.S. Naval Academy Museum for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and I was…read morereally impressed. The museum is located in Preble Hall on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy, so you'll need to check in/go through security at the visitor entrance (they check ID and run your bags through a metal detector), but it was very fast. Then it's just a quick walk over to Preble Hall. When we entered, we welcomed to the museum by two docents, who briefly explained what could be found in the museum, including their favorite parts of the collection (which was perfect, because we had less than hour in the museum before they closed). The museum is two floors. The first floor has exhibits on the development of the Navy and the history of the Naval Academy. The second floor houses an incredible collection of models of warships from the 17th-19th centuries (one of the largest collections of ship models). I wasn't sure this would be that interesting to me, but the docents had really highlighted this part of the collection during their introduction. I'm so glad we trusted them, because it was fascinating. One part of this collection really blew me away - the bone model display. It might sound morbid, but these models were carved from the bones of beef rations given to French prisoners of war during their incarceration in England (Anglo-French wars of 1756-1815). I had no idea about any of this history (does anyone?!), and it was really interesting. But the first floor also had amazing artifacts, and I learned a lot. Overall, this museum (also free, by the way) was pretty great. Even if you're not typically interested in naval history, this museum is special. It's well-curated and interesting. And those docents were wonderful! I'm sure I'll be back to take in what I didn't have time to on my first visit!

Deep-rooted history in one beautiful city--that's Annapolis in a nutshell! Yet sometimes we…read moreoverlook the treasures right in our own backyard. So many of us who live nearby and love Annapolis have probably passed this building countless times without realizing it's a museum. The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum celebrates Maryland's rich African American history and culture. Its name honors three remarkable Marylanders: Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman, whose name was added in 2024. Learning from the past helps us better understand and embrace the present. Take a moment to step inside, explore, and appreciate the stories that helped shape our state. A must-see for Marylanders--and anyone who loves history!

This was apparently the Banneker-Douglass museum once, but has added Harriet Tubman as another…read morelocal figure of renown. A total of three rooms of exhibits were available, two for a rotating art exhibit, of which one was the interior of a historic church, while the other room is a locally focused history of the African American experience. The local aspect of the museum calls Maryland "Southern", a reminder that this is somewhat ambiguous historically. The museum is free to enter. It will not take long to get through, but in combination with other local sites this stop will give a different perspective.

The local art collective Circle gallery, off the beaten path and a little tricky to find but…read moretotally worth it. A wide selection of art and artist are on display here. The gallery is small but well laidout and literally every inch of wall space, covered with original works of art. We spent about an hour going through all the little alcoves looking at all the great artwork. Lots of two dimensional works and some 3d pieces. In a wide range of price points. Support the arts 4 Stars worth the effort to find and worth your support 01114

My brother and I stopped in here while waiting for a table go open at a local brunch spot. The art…read morewas nice but the people working there didn't speak a word. We ended up having s great time on our own in the small space as you'll see. The pieces are unique, there were a few that we both liked, but the vibe was just off. Probably won't go again. We ended up just using the location for it's super cool alley leading into the building.

Bottom Line: A great place to shop for affordable Annapolis and Maryland art…read more Maria's Picture Place is a long time Annapolis staple with a wonderful collection of prints and other artwork to fit any budget. Maria's features many artists working in a variety of mediums. Many items are framed and ready to hang on your wall but you can also buy an unframed print to either frame on your own or have Maria's custom frame it. I enjoy a lot of the art sold at Maria's but here are some of my favorites: -Legendary photography of M.E. Warren -Carol Dyer's quintessential Annapolis folkart -Raymond Mathew's Chesapeake inspired pop art -Liz Lind's creatively assembled watercolors

I've had 8 fine art pieces framed and another frame repaired at Maria's and they did a beautiful…read morejob on each project. They listen to what you like, make expert recommendations, and are accommodating of your timeline. Highly recommend for collectors.

Annapolis is a lovely place to explore with so much history. Historic Annapolis runs several sites…read moreincluding historical homes and a multi floor history museum we saw on Fourth of July that we saw after a naturalization ceremony and before eating, shopping, the parade and fireworks which were all amazing. The real must visit is the State House we saw on Saturday the 5th. The historic homes also have living history so you can see the employees and volunteers act out history which is so special. Wish there was more transit to and from DC (vs just commuter busses for those living in Annapolis) but it's quite a gem and worth driving or ridesharing to when transit isn't feasible. Rams Head has great shows and we saw both Three Dog Night on July 3rd and returned for Cami Clune's Taylor Swift cover the next week. We stayed at the Governor Calvert House at the Historic Inns of Annapolis and loved staying in such a historical place that has modern amenities

Since I was little , historic downtown Annapolis was a place where we would come for seafood and a…read morewalks along the brick streets. There is so much history here from the kunta kinte - Alex Haley memorial to the U.S. Naval Academy to the state house and tons of little hidden gems , it's definitely worth a day outing. Parking is pay to park and starts at $4.50 for an hour but you can add as you like using your phone. Plenty of restaurants, ice cream shops and retail stores but if you have little ones in strollers, the sidewalks are brick lined and narrow fyi. If you are looking to book a boat ride , there are tons of options as well. If you've never been, what are you waiting for and don't forget to try Maryland crab cakes !!!!

Definitely for the art lover! The place features local artists and has opening events there as…read morewell. I got to meet Jo, she was lovely and very knowledgeable. I was just visiting Annapolis for the day and decided to check out some contemporary art.