Places
To Live In The
Annapolis Area
Downtown Annapolis: The historic district of downtown Annapolis
is a popular tourist destination, with the capital building,
the U.S. Naval Academy, the city dock, and many old homes all
within walking distance of each other.
Eastport: From the dock in downtown Annapolis you look across
the bridge into Eastport, home of the area's most rabid sailors.
Park Place: Seven story condominium, luxury hotel, offices,
retail and more, just a few blocks from historic downtown Annapolis.
Riva: Lots of growth in recent years in the areas adjacent
to Riva Road in the northwest part of town.
South River and Edgewater: Some of the most expensive homes
in the state lie along the shores of the South River, while a
little farther south you'll find the growing Edgewater area.
Crownsville
and Herald Harbor:
A couple miles north of Annapolis, near the state fairgrounds
and in an interesting little community tucked in a nook off
the Severn River.
Arnold: For lack of a better name, this is what we'll call the
area north of the Severn River near Annapolis, not too far from
Route 50 on the way to the Bay Bridge.
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About Annapolis
Annapolis is Maryland's state capital and
was founded in 1649. It also served as the U.S. capital in 1783.
Maryland's state capital building is the oldest in the country
and was built in 1772. It's also been home to the U.S. Naval
Academy since 1845.
Annapolis commercial life is still very much
centered on the historic district, although there are very active
commercial and retail areas in the newer parts of the city and
nearby communities. Downtown has a wide variety of shops, restaurants,
hotels, and other businesses located in buildings that have been
around for 100 or more years.
The second major hub of commercial activity
is around the Annapolis Mall (formally known as the Westfield
Shoppingtown Annapolis - but only called that by someone looking
to impress the CEO of Westfield). Lots of shopping, eating,
and entertainment in this area near Route 50. Nearby, the planned
Annapolis Town Centre at
Parole (another mouthful) will add significantly to the commercial
activity in the neighborhood.
The city
of Annapolis is governed by a city
council consisting of a mayor and eight alderman, each representing
one of the city's eight wards. Anne
Arundel County is a big one, stretching from south of Annapolis
all the way north to Baltimore. The county has an elected County
Executive and County
Council, with representatives from each of the county's
seven districts.
View an interactive
map of Annapolis.
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Annapolis is the capital of Maryland, home of the U.S. Naval Academy
and a favorite spot for those who love to sail -
one of
the most "liveable" cities in Maryland. Both historic and thriving,
with growth driven by the state government and businesses who have chosen
to locate in Annapolis for the benefits provided by it's location and amenities.