This city (which got its start back in the early 1700s – long before the Revolutionary War), is full of history and reminders of America’s earliest Colonial beginnings. It’s also a community fully engaged in the modernity of today, offering visitors the chance to stay in and enjoy the hospitality of days gone by with all the comforts they’ve come to expect of the present.

If you’re looking to spend New Year’s Eve in Annapolis, we hope you’ll consider spending it at the O’Callaghan Hotel in Annapolis. We’ll smother you – in a good way – with warm Irish hospitality at a price that’s sure to fit any family’s or New Year’s celebrant’s budget.

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Continue reading below for some great ideas on how to spend midnight on January 1, 2012 in Annapolis.

Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Activities

If young ones are in your party, consider bringing in 2013 with “New Year’s Annapolis”, a great event for the whole family. This event is based on the well-known alcohol-free “first night” concept in which attendees participate in activities that are safe and fun for all ages.

This year’s “New Year’s Annapolis” event begins at 3 p.m. at our City Dock and starts with kid-friendly entertainment with a “New Year’s Around the World” theme. An early fireworks display takes place at the Dock at 7:30 p.m., followed by a “Party on the Dock” with the 8 Ohms Band at 8 p.m.

The festivities continue at 10 p.m. when the Higher Hands Band plays, followed with a grand fireworks display at midnight.

“New Year’s Annapolis” is free and open to the public.

More Ideas for New Year’s in Annapolis

If you’re looking for romance on during New Year’s in Annapolis, why not spend it with a late supper at one of our town’s fine restaurants and/or lounges?

Finish it off with champagne and dessert at midnight.

Or, just simply walk around our historic city – you’re bound to be delighted by our cobblestone streets, historic buildings and just all-around charm.

Book Your New Year’s Eve in Annapolis Today!

Here at O’Callaghan Hotel in Annapolis, we have several New Year’s Eve packages for families as well as couples. Give us a call at (866) 782-9624 for information on our New Year’s Eve specials. Or, if you prefer, send us an e-mail at info@ocallaghanhotels-us.com and we’ll get right back to you. You also can book your New Year’s Eve stay with us right now by filling out our online reservation form.

We look forward to helping you ring in 2012!

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Continue reading below for more about Annapolis ghosts tours… if you dare!

Give Yourself a Fright With Countless Ghost Tours

Annapolis is home to countless attractions. But for some, the most intriguing part of the city isn’t the city’s persevered history, it’s the paranormal activity that comes to life in some of America’s most haunted residences.

Pick any of the many Annapolis ghost tours offered here and you could well run into ghosts such as:

• “Joe Morgue,” an enthusiastic grave digger
• The Headless Man
• Amy, the “working girl,” who haunts the Ram’s Head Tavern after reportedly falling to her death (it’s unknown if she fell, jumped or was pushed).
• Ghosts at the William Paca House
• Arianna Jenning, who appeared below her portrait in the Little Brice House just moments after she died…in England.
• And more.

There are tours suitable for all ages, so no matter how old you are, there’s a tour that can interest you.

There’s More to an Annapolis Ghost Tour than “Just” Ghosts!

Do you like to drink great beer and ale? Then you’ll be interested in an Annapolis ghost tour pub crawl. You’ll be able to get the willies scared out of you…and then hoist a mug to calm your nerves.

Not all historic tours here take you through an Annapolis ghost tours pub crawl, but several do. Drinking is optional (and tour tickets usually don’t include libations).

Some ghost tours are led by costumed guides. Most will see you walking throughout the city’s streets, so be sure to dress warmly (if touring in Spring or Fall) and wear comfortable shoes.

You also should bring an open mind. Many Annapolis ghost tours reviews left by tour-goers talk about how great the guide was, and how interesting the stories were. You’ll enjoy yourself far more if you embark on a Annapolis ghost tour with an inquiring and receptive mind.

Find The Right Annapolis Ghost Tour For You!

Several touring companies offer ghost tours in Annapolis. We’ll help you pick the one that’s the most scary…or the least (if you have impressionable young ones with you).

Just give us a call at (866) 782-9624 or e-mail us info@ocallaghanhotels-us.com to receive more information about Annapolis ghost tours.

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