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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.
For a long trip, consider a Boat & Breakfast on the Schooner Woodwind. Take a two-hour sail and then spend the night dockside in double-berth staterooms. 80 Compromise St. at the Annapolis Marriot Waterfront Hotel, Annapolis, MD, 21401-1810. 410/263–7837. www.schoonerwoodwind.com.
Probably the most economical way to get out on the water is on the Water Taxi that runs from Annapolis Harbor to Back Creek. For less than $5 per person you can get out on the water for a short trip. City Dock, Historic District, Annapolis, MD, 21401-1814. 410/263–0033.
Watermark Cruises is Annapolis's biggest charter and tour service, with many themed tours of varying lengths. Children might especially enjoy Watermark's "Pirates of the Chesapeake" cruise. This "high-seas adventure" is good for short attention spans and is just one hour. Private charters are also available from Watermark. City Dock, Historic District, Annapolis, MD, 21401-1814. 410/268–7601. www.watermarkcruises.com.
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