East Egg South? Gatsby would have fit right in…read more ********************** You can sum up this 30-year running annual event with one word. And it isn't wickets, mallets, or even champagne, although I hear they ran out of bubbly rather early. It's all about hats. Last year's Royal Wedding has nothing on the St. John's vs. Navy Croquet Match. And unlike the London event, many gentlemen outshone the ladies. I saw dapper straw boaters and jaunty racing caps. There was even a gent in a safari outfit with a pith helmet! Guys, you'll feel under-dressed in anything less than a seersucker suit or a double-breasted blazer. And Miss Manners granted us a dispensation to the "no white bucks before Memorial Day" rule. Picture a garden party scene right out of The Great Gatsby with 2,000 West and East Eggers mingling on an historic lawn . St. John's flaunted its intellectual snobbery with a large banner that read "Beat Navy" in Greek. Although very few spectators actually knew the rules to croquet, that didn't seem to dampen anyone's enthusisam. Take a look at the uploaded pix. In a previous review of the Federal House, I wrote, "I am fairly certain that God has a sense of humor. In fact, I think God has a perverse sense of irony. My main assurance for this is that he put the Naval Academy across the street from St Johns College in Annapolis."

The better half and I woke up at the wee hours of the morning, packed his truck, and made our way…read moreto Bates Athletic Complex for the 9th annual Family Day on Saturday. We were literally the first ones there before the crowd to get our space in order. Got to give credit where it's due, he makes our outings super comfortable and our indoor/outdoor set up was the talk of the event. Even in the heat I was cool; I had portable fans, misters, a couch, a rug, people said it was our condo! Lol This was the perfect place for an event like this where the community came together. Plenty of vendors could participate because of the size of the field. Music was great, safe to say that the Boots on the Ground line dance is officially fading out, only the 50 yr and older crowd got up to dance. Bathrooms were not too bad, and I appreciated that there were workers keeping up with the cleanliness of the regular restrooms on a Saturday. Overall for those looking for a "free" event this is a very well put together event.

Went here for dinner with my family. First time at the new location and I'm pleasantly surprised…read more Sunday drinks special was amazing ($4 drafts) as was their selection of local beer. We got a couple apps, but my favorite was the Brussels sprouts. Strong flavor, nice and crispy, will 100% order again, My brother got the crab cake sandwich and enjoyed it. I got the chicken sandwich. It was good but a bit smaller than I would have liked. We also shared a mushroom pizza with the table that was very good. Wasn't crazy about all the kids there, but it was a Sunday afternoon in the summer, so it is to be expected. If you are looking for a more casual setting and good food, this is a great option. Also, the service was remarkably good. Very friendly, very efficient. Didn't hover or anything, just always there when we needed them and happy to chat. Given the casual nature of the meal, the service really is remarkably good.

What a great gym! Marvin, Colleen, and Alex were wonderful. So clean and efficient. So many classes…read moreon the schedule! They go above and beyond to make this gym a welcoming space. While I only visited once on my friend's pass, this was a highlight of my Thanksgiving trip!! Thank you!

I've only been a member for about a month and have not built a network of friends and support group…read moreyet. I only have been to yoga classes and no other classes. The yoga classes are decent enough for my need. It's a clean place. No sweaty and musty odors. Not fancy but not shabby either. People at the front desk are friendly and helpful. The sauna and steam room are the deal breaker for me.

Truxtun Park is a small park located between downtown Annapolis and Quiet Waters Park. It is off of…read moreHilltop Lane - not far from Eastport. It's a great little park with water access for launching boats, kayaks, or just viewing the water. There is also an enclosed skateboard area. The Truxtun Park boat ramp is open year round from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. Two, concrete ramps are available. There is a $5 fee per launch payable via Visa/MasterCard or annual pass only. No cash is accepted at the park. Fees apply all days of the year to any vessel launched from the ramps. Truxtun Park has three picnic pavilions available for rent year round. Groups of 10 or more must obtain a permit in advance. The maximum size group the pavilions will accommodate is 50 people. * Park hours are sunrise to sunset. * Pets that are leashed are welcome in the parks, but please clean up after your pet * Alcohol is not permitted on park property * Do not litter in the parks -- help keep our parks clean for everyone's enjoyment.

From the owner: Annapolis Recreation and Parks enriches the quality of life by providing recreational, educational…read moreand wellness programs in facilities, parks and waterways.

Cute little shop full of clothing, home decor, furniture, shoes, accessories etc etc. Great…read morecause. They have a table set up in the front with free food items and toiletries available for those who need them. We bought a few clothing items and will be back often to check on new inventory.

It looks small from the outside, but there are a lot of rooms filled with stuff - you can probably…read morefind what you need here, from kids toys to teapots to pantyhose. Plus, they have food giveaways and often have a free pile out front. A great little gem in Annapolis.