Annapolis info anyone?

[castleview]

Hi,

We are thinking about taking a trip to Annapolis either during April break or next summer and I really know little about the place. I was thinking about tying it in with a D.C. trip (which we've done, but could always do again), but I've heard Annapolis can be fun on its own. My kids will be 11, 9, and 6. All three of my kids would love the Academy (one daughter wants to be a pilot and astronaut while the other wants to be the first female SEAL , and my son is boy - need I say more?). My oldest is also into architecture. I've heard there's some great houses in Annapolis, but I don't know if the tours would be age appropriate for her. What other kid friendly places are there?

If anyone has info on good locations/hotels, sites...anything really, I'd love the ideas. I was thinking 2-3 days would be enough, but feel free to educate me.

 

[castleview]

bump!

 

[lovemygoofy]

I'm no means an expert on Annapolis. I've spent a couple long weekends there. I think it's simply gorgeous and sweet area.

We stayed at a Marriott near the water edge but I think it is all very driveable and a couple parking garages help.

If you tour Annapolis, make sure you catch the lunch time line up of all the students. It's pretty impressive. We paid I think $7 or 8 a person to go on the tour but apparently welcome to wander around the campus. The tour guide answered questions and was knowledgable of the area.

We went on a charter cruise on the Chespeake which was just gorgeous and I'd never been on a sail boat so that was neat.

I don't have children so I can't really help with that. There are tours you can do on foot and it's all easily walkable. The governor's mansion is avilable for touring I believe.

Take the kids to Chick and Ruth's Deli for the biggest milkshake you have ever seen. You can buy one sandwhich and a milkshake and feed your whole family.

We go over to Cantler's Inn for crabs. I love beating the crabs with the mallett! It's a mom and pop place and you can sit outside overlooking the water and watch them crab or come back from crabbing. We found them to be resonably priced and I think Monday nights do a decent price for all you can eat crabs.