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A bustling port town in the 18th cen- tury, Annapolis is world-renowned as America’s Sailing Capital and one of the top waterfront destinations in the United States.
No visit to Annapolis is complete with- out a tour of the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA). Home of the 4,400-strong brigade of midshipmen, the Naval Academy is the training ground for officers of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
attendees with Wi-Fi and audio-visual equipment available. The Maryland State House is across the street, parking garages are nearby, as are coffee shops and restaurants, and Main Street is just steps away.
Individuals in search of a unique venue for an upcoming event have a new option to consider on the grounds of Annapolis Sailing School. Bembe Beach Events offers a waterside setting for events involv- ing up to 150 individuals for a seated meal under a tent or 200 for a standing recep- tion. The school also opened a new “Sail Shed” lounge for hosting events of up to 15 people. Tented events are available from April to November. Other months are considered on a case by case basis.
In spring of 2016, Historic Whitehall began making its grounds available for weddings and corporate events. Located in Annapolis, the National Historic Landmark and 135-acre site features 1.5-miles of shoreline along Whitehall Creek, Meredith Creek and Whitehall Bay. Built in 1764, Whitehall mansion once was the home of the last provincial governor of Maryland, Horatio Sharpe. The site can accommo- date 300 individuals for a tented event and 1,000 people for an open air gathering.
In May 2016, Historic Annapolis began offering intimate catered dinners in its summerhouse, which offers sweeping
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views of the magnificent home of Declaration of Independence signer William Paca and his reconstructed two-acre 18th-century pleasure garden. Accessed solely by way of a Chinese bridge, dinner in the secluded summer- house promises the memory of a lifetime.
In summer 2016, the U.S. Naval Academy launched a new guided walking tour fea- turing information about the U.S. Naval Academy Band and Charles Zimmerman’s association with the U.S. Naval Academy. Plans are in the works to offer the guided walking tours and concerts again in the summer of 2017.
In addition, the U.S. Naval Academy broke ground on its future Cyber building, Hopper Hall, in October of 2016. The building will include classrooms, teaching and research laboratories, lecture halls, offices, multi-purpose space, an observa- tory, loading dock and research and test- ing tank.
Opened in May 2016, Mission Escape Rooms in Annapolis is a new, interactive, fun entertainment destination that provides real-life escape experiences designed for small groups of six to 14 people. The mis- sion is simple: work together as a team, testing your wits and skills to escape from a locked room in 60 minutes or less. While the goal is simple, the game is challeng- ing. Think of it as a real-life game of Clue!
Those seeking a culinary experience extraordinaire may want to check out the Annapolis Food and History Tour. A pleasing alternative to a traditional sit down meal, it provides members of a group with an up close and person- al look at Annapolis’ Historic District as they stroll from restaurant to restaurant enjoying small plate spe- cialties at some of the area’s most popular dining destinations. The tours connect the cuisine with the chefs, restaurants, history and local culture.
Nearby maritime villages including Deale, Galesville and Mayo invite visi- tors to escape to a simpler time. Historic London Town and Gardens in Edgewater continues to unearth the past at the largest ongoing archaeo- logical dig in Maryland. Its multi- million-dollar visitor center provides an orientation for groups; an educational facility for interpreting on-site archaeo- logical finds; a new multi-million exhib- it, and a museum that retells the story of the Lost Town of London.
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