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February 1, 2013
Bring out the stretchy pants; Annapolis Restaurant Week is upon us. Throughout the last week of February, over 40 of the area’s finest restaurants are bringing hungry patrons three-course dinners and two-course lunches. Two of the city’s diners, Miss Shirley’s Café and Metropolitan Kitchen are offering a two-course breakfast.
When you visit the official Restaurant Week website, all the participating eateries are listed, with a link to their websites, menus, and what meal(s) they will be serving. Reservations are encouraged, and can be made for select restaurants through the main page.
The city of Annapolis has made transportation and parking hassles non-existent through the Park & Shop Program and the Circulator. The Park & Shop Program is a partnership of retailers and some parking garages for free parking vouchers. Many of the included restaurants are within comfortable walking distance of the garages. The Circulator is the trolley that circles downtown, with fifteen stops along the way, and will be free all week.
So, come hungry and leave full. Enjoy Restaurant Week!
Dates: February 25 – March 3
3-Course Dinner: $32.95
2-Course Lunch: $15.95
2-Course Breakfast: $12.95
May 16, 2012
Unleash your inner Grecian god or goddess at the Annapolis Greek Festival, hosted by Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. May 31 and June 1 – 3, join us in celebrating more than 100 years of Greek culture and heritage in Annapolis. From authentic cuisine to traditional entertainment, enjoy four days of family-fun to commemorate all things Greek.
Food
Lunch and dinner will be served indoors at the community center with two special additions this year - for the first time the festival will feature nightly dinner specials and an outdoor café and taverna serving mezes, soulvakia and salads. Menu items include vegetarian dolmades, avgolemono, classic Greek salad, chicken oreganato, moussaka, Greek fries, gyro sandwiches and baklava sundaes, just to name a few.
Entertainment
Dance performers will include children and adult dance troupes as well as a special performance and dance workshop featuring the award winning Senior Aegean Odyssey Dancers. Live music provided by Bouzouki Nights, a lively band who have performed all over the U.S. and Greece.
Make sure to check out the artisan tent, home to a variety of imported gifts, a grocer’s corner and delectable Greek pastries. Admission to the Annapolis Greek Festival is absolutely free and a complimentary shuttle service will also be provided. For more deets and particulars please visit the Annapolis Greek Festival website.
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October 27, 2011
Visit the Annapolis Towne Center located within walking distance of our Holiday Inn Express Annapolis. The new Annapolis Towne Center is a great place to explore if you have some time to kill or looking to get some fresh air. The Towne Center offers plenty of shopping and dining places to check out!
If you are visiting Annapolis for an extended period of time, the Annapolis Towne Center has you covered from retail and grocery stores, Target to Whole Food Markets!
Looking for somewhere to grab dinner or lunch? Look no further than The Annapolis Center, which offers variety of food from American, Mexican, Asian, to Italian. Just to name a few places, visit Cadillac Ranch-All American Bar & Grill, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restauarnt, Brio-Tuscan Grille, Paladar-Latin Kitchen, and PF. Chang’s Chinese Bistro. After dining and a full stomach at one of these fine restaurants walk around the Towne Center to make some space for Menchies Frozen Yogurt for dessert. You have to visit Menchies when you are in town! At Menchies the customers serve themselves an unlimited mix of yogurt and toppings!
Come visit us at the Holiday Inn Express Annapolis, your home away from home when you are on the road. We have you covered with everything you need with our convenient location to downtown Annapolis and Annapolis Towne Center!
For more information on Annapolis Town Center visit their website
August 23, 2011
Summer is coming to an end, which means everyone is preparing for the start of fall and getting ready for back to school. Before the fall season creeps up on us enjoy the last few days of summer by paying homage to the inhabitants of the ocean! You wont be able to enjoy fresh Chesapeake Bay blue crabs until next summer, so do not miss out on Maryland’s Seafood Festival in Annapolis, MD. Come stay with us at our hotel in Annapolis, MD, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis Hotel and visit the last and best summer festival in the Bay area. The festival will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis.
The Festival has activities for the whole family so bring the whole family as our hotel in Annapolis, MD accommodates you with our spacious King or two Queen Beds suite. The festival is a short drive and distance from the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis. The 44th annual Maryland Seafood Festival is a tasty and entertaining tradition, with music, great food, exhibits, arts and crafts, and the special feature The Capital’s 21st Crab Soup Cook-off!
The festival is an all day event, Saturday, September 10th 10am – 9PM and Sunday,
September 11th 10am – 7pm.
Admission Tickets:
Range from $14 General Admission to $75 for VIP package.
-Seniors (Age 65+) $9
-Active Military (card Holder Only) $9
Learn more about the Maryland Seafood Festival on their website.
July 6, 2011
The summer season is just heating up in Annapolis. Two things come to mind whenever you mention summer fun in Annapolis, MD: delicious seafood and cruising on the water of the Chesapeake Bay.
While visiting the capitol of Maryland, you have to enjoy the world famous Chesapeake Bay Maryland Blue Crabs, and you also can’t miss your chance soak in some sun on the Chesapeake Bay. Today, I’m recommending some of my favorite seafood restaurants and water activities that you can enjoy while visiting the historic city of Annapolis.
Seafood Restaurants in Annapolis, MD
There are dozens of terrific seafood restaurants in Annapolis – no surprise there! – but today we’ve hand-selected a couple “best of the best” just for you. The first restaurant you must visit is O’Learys on Third Street. O’Learys brings a friendly, sophisticated ambiance to the table, not to mention an excellent menu of seafood specialties. The combination of freshness, a global selection and creative ingredients will give you one of the best seafood experiences you will ever have.
If you’re looking for something a little more downscale but no less exciting, head to the Boatyard Bar and Grill on Fourth Street. This locally owned joint features an ever-changing menu so the dish of the day is always the freshest catch. They also have daily specials ranging from local seafood to burgers and beyond. It’s a great place if you are looking to get a feel for the local area, the cuisine and our beer!
Both O’Learys and the Boatyard are within 5 miles of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis Hotel.
Tours and Cruises on the Chesapeake Bay
Now that you’ve had a local taste of Annapolis, it’s time to hit the Chesapeake Bay!
I absolutely recommend Watermark Cruises for a top-notch experience. They offer three types of Chesapeake Bay cruises for the kids and adults:
- 40-Minute Cruise – a scenic introduction to the Bay, Annapolis and the U.S. Naval Academy.
- 90-Minute Cruise – at over twice the length, the 90-minute cruise has time to delve deep into the treasure of the Chesapeake Bay. There are several options to choose from, and we recommend the 90-minute cruise to the Thomas Point Lighthouse. Always a guest favorite!
- Pirates of the Chesapeake Cruise – this one-hour adventure takes you into world of pirates as the costumed crew puts on an energetic theatrical performance. The kids even have a chance to join the crew. They’ll love it!
Learn more about Watermark Cruises on their website.
Now that’s how you make the most of an Annapolis summer. Check back soon for more great tips and suggestions for visiting Annapolis, MD all year long.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Annapolis
2451 Riva Road | Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 1-888-791-7531
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