{"id":9110,"date":"2014-05-13T08:41:43","date_gmt":"2014-05-13T12:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=9110"},"modified":"2018-04-27T23:16:14","modified_gmt":"2018-04-28T03:16:14","slug":"see-annapolis-land-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/see-annapolis-land-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"See Annapolis &#8211; by land or by sea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Annapolis is often referred to as <em>America\u2019s Sailing Capital<\/em>, and is home to the U.S. Naval Academy.\u00a0 In addition, the Severn River and the Chesapeake Bay provide all the advantages of boating, sailing, and some of the best seafood in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1649 by a small band of Puritans, Annapolis proved to be ideal for tobacco growers.\u00a0 By 1695, Annapolis was made the new capital of Maryland. The state house here holds the recognition of being the oldest state house in the nation to remain in continuous operation.<\/p>\n<p>There are dozens of ways to enjoy Annapolis, depending on your interests, but we\u2019ll talk about some that I think anyone would enjoy \u2013 from seniors to their grandchildren.<\/p>\n<p>Going to Annapolis without seeing the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usna.edu\/homepage.php\">U.S. Naval Academy<\/a> is sort of like going to Arizona and missing the Grand Canyon.\u00a0 You just don\u2019t do that. Annapolis is not huge like the other academies, but it is without a doubt, the most beautiful and the most storied.\u00a0 The academy takes up 348 acres along the water\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n<p>Amazing to me was the freedom visitors have to wander the entire campus. With or without a guide, you are free to meander through just about every building, unescorted. The dormitories are basically the only buildings off-limits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6413.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6413-600x400.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"U.S. Naval Academy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6413.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6413.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6413.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6413.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6413.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Begun in 1845, the school started with 50 students and seven faculty members.\u00a0 Today, the academy is home to 4,000+ midshipmen (of which 22% are now females.) Famous graduates of the academy number in the hundreds, but sports fans will easily recognize the names of Heisman trophy winners Roger Staubach and Joe Bellino.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6375.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9111\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6375-600x400.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"U.S. Naval Academy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6375.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6375.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6375.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6375.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6375.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Walking around the fabulous grounds of the academy, one can\u2019t help but admire the French Renaissance architecture of the buildings, which was the handiwork of architect Ernest Flagg. Famous for his Beaux-Arts style, Flagg\u2019s major triumph might be the Naval Academy Chapel with the crypt of John Paul Jones. Around the campus, you\u2019ll also find a fascinating collection of former naval relics such as these battleship canons.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6460.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9113\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6460-600x400.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"U.S. Naval Academy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6460.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6460.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6460.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6460.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6460.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Walking the streets of Annapolis can be an adventure in history all by itself. With more 18<sup>th<\/sup> century brick buildings than any other US city, you can also find the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hammondharwoodhouse.org\/\">Hammond-Harwood house<\/a>, with <em>The Most Beautiful Door in America.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-homes-6513.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9117\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-homes-6513-600x400.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"The Most Beautiful Door in the World\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-homes-6513.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-homes-6513.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-homes-6513.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-homes-6513.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-homes-6513.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With all the water around, you really need to take a tour on the 42-year old classic <a href=\"http:\/\/cruisesonthebay.com\/annapolis-and-baltimore-day-cruises\/annapolis-cruises\/40-minute-cruises\/\">Harbor Queen<\/a> to see the city as sailors see it. Able to easily handle 283 passengers, this is a comfortable and educational way to see the harbor and adjoining areas on either a 40 or 90 minute cruise. Operated by Watermark, they also offer \u201cDay on the Bay Cruise to St. Michaels\u201d and bay lighthouse cruises. There are many cruises daily and tickets can be purchased right on the pier.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Harbor-Queen-Annapolis-6550.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9120\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Harbor-Queen-Annapolis-6550-600x400.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"Harbor Queen\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Harbor-Queen-Annapolis-6550.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Harbor-Queen-Annapolis-6550.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Harbor-Queen-Annapolis-6550.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Harbor-Queen-Annapolis-6550.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Harbor-Queen-Annapolis-6550.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a quiet moment of profound beauty, walk a couple blocks off the main drag and stop in to see the interior of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stmarysannapolis.org\/\">St. Mary\u2019s Church<\/a>.\u00a0 Established in 1853 by the Redemptorists, it replaced a Jesuit mission which had been in existence since 1704.\u00a0 The interior is a wonderful example of rib vaulted ceilings with a Gothic Revival hand-carved altar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/St-Marys-Church-Annapolis-6717.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9121\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/St-Marys-Church-Annapolis-6717-600x400.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"St-Marys-Church\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/St-Marys-Church-Annapolis-6717.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/St-Marys-Church-Annapolis-6717.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/St-Marys-Church-Annapolis-6717.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/St-Marys-Church-Annapolis-6717.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/St-Marys-Church-Annapolis-6717.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Another tour certainly worth your while is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.townetransport.com\/tours\">Discover Annapolis Trolley<\/a>. Available in both the 40 and 60 minute versions, the trolley is a comfortable way to get up close to many of the 1,300 buildings in Annapolis that are over 300 years old. See the backstreets, learn the history and get out and stretch at a scenic overlook. This is a fun trip, peppered with interesting historical tidbits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Discover-Annapolis-Trolley-Tour-6775.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9119\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Discover-Annapolis-Trolley-Tour-6775-600x400.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"Discover Annapolis Trolley Tour\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Discover-Annapolis-Trolley-Tour-6775.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Discover-Annapolis-Trolley-Tour-6775.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Discover-Annapolis-Trolley-Tour-6775.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Discover-Annapolis-Trolley-Tour-6775.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Discover-Annapolis-Trolley-Tour-6775.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to see my other article about where to sleep and eat in Annapolis.\u00a0 I discovered some places that just can\u2019t be beat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annapolis is often referred to as America\u2019s Sailing Capital, and is home to the U.S. Naval Academy.\u00a0 In addition, the Severn River and the Chesapeake Bay provide all the advantages of boating, sailing, and some of the best seafood in the country. Founded in 1649 by a small band of Puritans, Annapolis proved to be 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is often referred to as America\u2019s Sailing Capital, and is home to the U.S. Naval Academy.\u00a0 In addition, the Severn River and the Chesapeake Bay provide all the advantages of boating, sailing, and some of the best seafood in the country. Founded in 1649 by a small band of Puritans, Annapolis proved to be ideal for tobacco growers.\u00a0 By 1695, Annapolis was made the new capital of Maryland. The state house here holds the recognition of being the oldest state house in the nation to remain in continuous operation. There are dozens of ways to enjoy Annapolis, depending on&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Travel<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6460.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6460.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6460.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Annapolis-Academy-6460.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Annapolis<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Boat tours<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">churches<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Maryland<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">MD<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tours<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">trolley<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">US Navy<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Annapolis<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Boat tours<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">churches<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Maryland<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">MD<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tours<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">trolley<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">US Navy<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 12 years ago","modified":"Updated 8 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on May 13, 2014","modified":"Updated on April 27, 2018"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on May 13, 2014 8:41 am","modified":"Updated on April 27, 2018 11:16 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"Historic canon on display in the Naval Academy at Annapolis","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-2mW","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":32233,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/why-annapolis-is-a-must-see-destination-in-2018-part-one\/","url_meta":{"origin":9110,"position":0},"title":"Why Annapolis is a must-see destination in 2018 &#8211; Part One","author":"Doug","date":"April 25, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"This is the first part of a four-part mini-series on Annapolis, MD.\u00a0 The series covers Historic Annapolis, Family Water Fun, Places to Eat and Places to Stay. 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