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Annapolis and southern Maryland encompass the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, an area within easy driving distance of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Annapolis, on a peninsula bounded by the Severn and South rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, is a Mid-Atlantic sailing capital and the gateway to southern Maryland. Calvert County, just south of Annapolis, promises compelling bay-side scenery that includes the imposing Calvert Cliffs and several miles of Bay beaches. Beyond the Patuxent River, across the 1.3-mi Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge, lies St. Mary's County, a peninsula that protrudes farther into the Chesapeake, with the Patuxent and the Potomac rivers on either side of it.
Many of the restaurants in southern Maryland serve Kim's pies —especially the key lime. The bakery is located in Solomons Island in a cottage that is a combination café, Kim's Key Lime Pie and Coffee Shop, and gift shop, Kim's Riverwalk Gifts. Although the key lime is the most popular, we also highly recommend the carrot cake. 14618 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons, MD, 20688. 410/326–8469.
The Annapolis Bookstore. This is more than just a bookstore. Relax in the café with a hot or cold beverage, freshly baked pastry, or even a sandwich named after a famous author, and then head to the back to see the charming Fairy Garden and book house, which is literally made of books. Owners Mary Adams and Janice Holmes provide the perfect place for reading, storytelling, and literary adventures. With a carefully selected collection of new, used and rare books, the store is an oasis from the ubiquitous chains. As befits its Annapolis location, the shop specializes in maritime books, as well as classics, poetry, and children's books. 35 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD, 21401-1627. 410/280–2339. www.annapolisbookstore.com. Daily 9–6 (to 9 Fri. and Sat.).
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