Caitlin & Sam
Things To Do
United States Naval Academy
The Naval Academy campus, referred to as "The Yard", is beautiful and walkable from downtown. We recommend you take a walk through the yard if you have time! Visitors can walk through Gate 1 off of King George Street after showing their driver's license to the gate guards. We recommend seeing Memorial Hall (accessible through T-Court), Stribling Walk, the crypt of John Paul Jones, and Dahlgren Hall. No worries if you don't have time to see the yard on your own, our ceremony is taking place at the Naval Academy Chapel!
Annapolis Historic District
Annapolis is Maryland's capital but still has a small town feel. It also happens to be the sailing capital of the U.S! We recommend taking a stroll down Main Street where there are plenty of local busineses, restaurants, and a plethora of ice cream shops to check out. The bottom of Main Street will spit you out at "Ego Alley" a narrow part of the harbor where million dollar yachts and sailboats are often seen.
William Paca House & Garden
The William Paca House was built in the 1760's by William Paca, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and Maryland's third state governor. The William Paca House is open daily for guided tours of the house and self-guided tours of the garden. We did our engagement photos there and can attest to its natural beauty!
Maryland State House
The Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol in continuous use and the only state house to have ever served as the Nation's capitol. The State House is open to the public every day from 8:30 am - 5 pm.
Annapolis Ice Cream Company
This is our favorite Ice Cream shop in Annapolis!
MISSION BBQ
Mission BBQ is one of our favorite lunch spots! Try the pulled pork sandwich or brisket with mac n' cheese as a side. They support the military and originated in Maryland. If you look hard enough you may spot a picture of our Maid of Honor on the wall!
Iron Rooster- Annapolis
Iron Rooster is THE brunch spot in Annapolis. Try their Roostarts (giant homemade pop tarts). I recommend making reservations on the weekend, it's a town favorite so it gets crowded!