<p>Never been there and have only a few hours to spare. Highlights? Your favorite restaurant? Thanks all.</p>
<p>No suggestions?</p>
<p>It’s been a long time since I actually spent time in Annapolis. It is a very walkable town, with shops, restaurants, etc. Sorry I don’t have more specific suggestions.</p>
<p>I can recommend a delightful restaurant, but it is a drive (maybe 15-30 minutes depending on where you are in Annapolis). It’s on the water in nearby Kent Narrows. It’s the kind of place that I heard wonderful things about so many times that I was sure I would be disappointed once I actually got there- that it couldn’t possibly live up to such lofty reviews and expectations.</p>
<p>I wasn’t and it did. It is casual, top quality, local seafood. All around excellent. It is worth a little drive if you have the time.</p>
<p>[The</a> Narrows Restaurant](<a href=“http://www.thenarrowsrestaurant.com/index.shtml]The”>http://www.thenarrowsrestaurant.com/index.shtml)</p>
<p>William Paca House tour.</p>
<p>[Historic</a> Annapolis Foundation](<a href=“http://www.annapolis.org/index.asp?pageid=49]Historic”>http://www.annapolis.org/index.asp?pageid=49)</p>
<p>Depending on how much time you have, you could take a tour of the Naval Academy [US</a> Naval Academy Visitor Center](<a href=“http://www.usna.edu/NAFPRODV/VC/]US”>http://www.usna.edu/NAFPRODV/VC/) and/or a harbor tour such as [Cruises:</a> Explore Annapolis Harbor and US Naval Academy](<a href=“http://www.watermarkcruises.com/cruises40min.htm]Cruises:”>http://www.watermarkcruises.com/cruises40min.htm).</p>
<p>Thanks, all! I’ll look into your suggestions.</p>
<p>Several years ago we took a sail on the schooner Woodwind out of Annapolis. It was a great afternoon.</p>
<p>rhsmom, just checked out that site and the sunset cruise sounds divine! I’m thinking a nice lunch followed by this cruise would make for a special day. I doubt we’d have time for a drive to The Narrows so can anyone comment on these restaurants for lunch? Stoney River Legendary Steaks (#5 Trip Advisor), Breeze (#3 Trip Advisor), Lewnes Steakhouse (#8 Trip Advisor), Osteria 177 (#10 Trip Advisor)? Or an alternative? Thanks everyone.</p>
<p>I loved Annapolis. On a work conference outing a few years ago, we did a walking tour of town, including the State House and the Naval Academy. The State House was where the “Treaty of Paris” was ratified.</p>
<p>If you’re walking around the City Dock area and want a refreshment, stop off at Chick and Ruth’s Delly for incredible milkshakes.</p>
<p>The Naval Academy is a fascinating place. I have toured it and enjoyed the tour immensely. Wandering around up and down the main road of Annapolis proper and the side streets is a lot of fun. Good shopping … from artsy boutiques to the marine hardware store that has <em>everything</em>. </p>
<p>A harbor cruise would be amazing. I have not done one – have not even been out on the water there – but I have friends with boats who love sailing there.</p>