Ten Great Reasons to Visit Annapolis

1)  Family Fun
You'll discover a wealth of activities to keep the entire family entertained and active.  From harbor cruises to walking tours with costumed guides, archealogical digs, pirate adventures and seasonal kid-friendly activities, your family will love Annapolis. 

2)  Great Restaurants and Cafes
With over 25 restaurants in the historic district alone, Annapolis offers a great variety of dining experiences - most within walking distance of each other.  You'll find the delicious seafood of the Chesapeake bay - a number of traditional dock-side pubs - an historic teahouse - and the foods of Italy, Mexico, France, Japan and more.  And if you want to feel especially pampered, just order in at The O'Callaghan Hotel, where room service is offered 24 hours a day, featuring selections from the Commodore John Barry Restaurant.

3)  Unique Shopping
Interesting and unusual shops and boutiques line the brick-paved streets of historic Annapolis.  You'll find handmade glass items, pottery by local artisans, clothing, books, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind gift items.  Whether your preference is stocking up or window shopping, you'll find stores that engage and entice.

4)  The United States Naval Academy
Annapolis is home to the US Naval Academy and you are invited to tour the grounds and facilities.  Learn how the Naval Academy Midshipmen live and learn at this historic military school, see the crypt of John Paul Jones, see model boats and historic nautical artifacts.

5)  Living History
Annapolis was founded by Puritans in 1649 and today it is home to more surviving colonial-era homes and buildings than any other city in America.  Four signers of the Declaration of Independence had homes in Annapolis and you can visit several of those homes on your trip.  Annapolis is not a museum --but a thriving, living, social city where people still walk along streets traversed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and eat and drink in establishments founded during America's colonial beginnings.

6)  The Chesapeake Bay
In Annapolis and surrounding Anne Arundel County you'll find over 500 miles of coastline.  The Chesapeake Bay holds 18 trillion gallons of water -- and for you, that means loads of fun.  Learn to sail  or just watch the experts from two local yacht clubs race their boats each Wednesday night in the summer.  Take a leisurely cruise and tour of the Bay, dine and dance on a party boat, or just take the Water Taxi from Annapolis City Dock to dinner at a waterfront restaurant.

7)  Romance
Nothing is more romantic than a candlelight dinner and a leisurely walk along the waterfront.  How about taking your sweetheart out for a full English afternoon tea, or spending the day on a magnificent sailboat in the sun?  Whatever your idea of romance, you'll love returning to your warm, elegant room at The O'Callaghan Hotel, Annapolis, where imported Irish furnishings, fluffy robes and a convenient 'Do Not Disturb' sign await you.

8)  Arts & Entertainment
Annapolis is a cultural town, where live music and theatre add to your vacation experience.  Local pubs offer entertainment ranging from touring headliner talent to Irish bands to local piano bar sing-a-longs.  Annapolis boasts a symphony, an opera, a chamber music society, a ballet company and several drama companies -- and the visual arts are well represented in galleries scattered throughout town.

9)  Convenience
Annapolis is an easy drive from Washington, DC, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania -- and is conveniently located near Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).  The O'Callaghan Hotel and the historic district are easily accessbile off Route 50 and, once you've checked in, you'll find loads to do within an easy walk.  If you prefer, our complimentary shuttle can transport you to additional locations throughout town.

10)  The O'Callaghan Hotel, Annapolis
A great reason to visit Annapolis is to experience the warmth, charm and hospitality of this Irish-owned hotel.  The O'Callaghan Hotel is located in the historic district, within walking distance of most attractions and offers a uniquely elegant respite from your daily adventures.  If you're ready to book your getaway to Annapolis, just click here!