Calico Cottage Guest House Guide
Ann's Favorite Area Restaurants
One mile from Calico Cottage Guest House. Super breakfast or lunch spot if you're hankering for a bagel with all the trimmings. Annapolis favorite. On Ridgely Ave.
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Naval Bagels
609 Taylor AveOne mile from Calico Cottage Guest House. Super breakfast or lunch spot if you're hankering for a bagel with all the trimmings. Annapolis favorite. On Ridgely Ave.
Convenient mom and pop style cafe for breakfast or lunch before you head to the historic district. On Annapolis St. in West Annapolis. Fav of locals.
15 residents recomanen
Evelyn's
26 Annapolis StConvenient mom and pop style cafe for breakfast or lunch before you head to the historic district. On Annapolis St. in West Annapolis. Fav of locals.
One of my very favorite waterfront restaurants in Annapolis. Located on Spa Creek just over the Eastport bridge. Delicious food, award winning cream of crab soup. Go for the rockfish with crab topping!
81 residents recomanen
Carrol's Creek Cafe
410 Severn AveOne of my very favorite waterfront restaurants in Annapolis. Located on Spa Creek just over the Eastport bridge. Delicious food, award winning cream of crab soup. Go for the rockfish with crab topping!
My favorite Main Street restaurant is Cafe Normandie, a french inspired eatery that has good service and delicious food in a not-a-tourist environment. It's at 185 Main Street. Call for reservations if you're going for dinner. Their phone is 410-263-3382.
21 residents recomanen
Café Normandie
185 Main StMy favorite Main Street restaurant is Cafe Normandie, a french inspired eatery that has good service and delicious food in a not-a-tourist environment. It's at 185 Main Street. Call for reservations if you're going for dinner. Their phone is 410-263-3382.
If you're looking for a down-home Maryland seafood experience take a 7 mile drive south of Annapolis to Edgewater and visit the venerable Edgewater Restaurant. Many locals swear by their crab cakes. It's a homey, no frills sort of place.
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Edgewater Restaurant
148 Mayo RdIf you're looking for a down-home Maryland seafood experience take a 7 mile drive south of Annapolis to Edgewater and visit the venerable Edgewater Restaurant. Many locals swear by their crab cakes. It's a homey, no frills sort of place.
Casual dining close to Calico Cottage Guest House on West Street. Delicious Greek dishes, seafood, appetizers and bar. Good place for Sunday brunch. Reservations suggested for the evening.
18 residents recomanen
Paul's Homewood Café
919 West StCasual dining close to Calico Cottage Guest House on West Street. Delicious Greek dishes, seafood, appetizers and bar. Good place for Sunday brunch. Reservations suggested for the evening.
This is where West Annapolitans get their morning coffee. They also sell baked goods and light food items. I'm not a coffee drinker but my family and friends who are say this is the best! Located just 1 mile from Calico Cottage Guest House.
24 residents recomanen
Bean Rush Café
112 Annapolis StThis is where West Annapolitans get their morning coffee. They also sell baked goods and light food items. I'm not a coffee drinker but my family and friends who are say this is the best! Located just 1 mile from Calico Cottage Guest House.
If you're looking for a handy and well stocked local market go to Graul's located 1.2 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House. A local chain, it features a good deli and above average bakery. Nice selection of quality meats, fruits and veggies.
Annapolis also has a Whole Foods (3 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House) and a Trader Joe's (2.8 miles from CCGH).
45 residents recomanen
Graul's Market Annapolis
607 Taylor AveIf you're looking for a handy and well stocked local market go to Graul's located 1.2 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House. A local chain, it features a good deli and above average bakery. Nice selection of quality meats, fruits and veggies.
Annapolis also has a Whole Foods (3 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House) and a Trader Joe's (2.8 miles from CCGH).
A quick walk just around the corner from Calico Cottage Guest House is THE fav West Annapolis locals place, Heroes. Famous for its burgers and soups this high energy spot draws Annapolitans from every neighborhood in the city. Eat like a local!
15 residents recomanen
Heroes Pub
1 Riverview AveA quick walk just around the corner from Calico Cottage Guest House is THE fav West Annapolis locals place, Heroes. Famous for its burgers and soups this high energy spot draws Annapolitans from every neighborhood in the city. Eat like a local!
If you're looking for great sushi this is the place. Right among all the action on Main Street its reputation is stellar. Park in the Hillman Garage which can be accessed from either Duke of Gloucester Street or Main Street for an easy walk to the restaurant.
60 residents recomanen
Joss Café & Sushi Bar
195 Main StIf you're looking for great sushi this is the place. Right among all the action on Main Street its reputation is stellar. Park in the Hillman Garage which can be accessed from either Duke of Gloucester Street or Main Street for an easy walk to the restaurant.
This Eastport eatery is extremely popular. Extensive wine selection and outstanding New American cuisine food choices. Go early as they don't take reservations. Located in a re-purposed house on a residential thoroughfare. You'll love this.
126 residents recomanen
Vin 909 Winecafe
909 Bay Ridge AveThis Eastport eatery is extremely popular. Extensive wine selection and outstanding New American cuisine food choices. Go early as they don't take reservations. Located in a re-purposed house on a residential thoroughfare. You'll love this.
Specializes in modern Thai cuisine and seafood. The West Street location has a sweet rooftop garden seating area that truly puts you "above it all." Just 2.5 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House.
57 residents recomanen
Lemongrass
167 West StSpecializes in modern Thai cuisine and seafood. The West Street location has a sweet rooftop garden seating area that truly puts you "above it all." Just 2.5 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House.
If you really want to walk in the Docksiders of an Annapolitan, check out this Eastport close to the waterfront neighborhood haunt. In business for almost 100 years, you'll love the authentic Maryland crab cakes and locals-only vibe. Not far from Annapolis Maritime Museum.
95 residents recomanen
Davis's Pub
400 Chester AveIf you really want to walk in the Docksiders of an Annapolitan, check out this Eastport close to the waterfront neighborhood haunt. In business for almost 100 years, you'll love the authentic Maryland crab cakes and locals-only vibe. Not far from Annapolis Maritime Museum.
This is old-school Annapolis. A hole in the wall counter and kitchen that sells caught-that-morning seafood by local watermen. There's no inside dining but there are 4 picnic tables in their parking area with umbrellas where you can eat steamed crabs. They also serve seafood sandwiches. Don't miss the fried rockfish sandwich! Located just behind the Annapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport.
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Wild Country Seafood
124 Bay Shore AveThis is old-school Annapolis. A hole in the wall counter and kitchen that sells caught-that-morning seafood by local watermen. There's no inside dining but there are 4 picnic tables in their parking area with umbrellas where you can eat steamed crabs. They also serve seafood sandwiches. Don't miss the fried rockfish sandwich! Located just behind the Annapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport.
Looking for something elegant yet casual that suggests the gentile Annapolis of yore? Go to Harry Browne's on State Circle. Just around the corner from Maryland Avenue (See Fun Things To Do). This place has a wonderful menu, fine wines, white table clothes and is the perfect lunch spot to take a break from the hubbub of tourist Annapolis. For my money, the best crab cakes in town.
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Harry Browne's Restaurant
66 State CirLooking for something elegant yet casual that suggests the gentile Annapolis of yore? Go to Harry Browne's on State Circle. Just around the corner from Maryland Avenue (See Fun Things To Do). This place has a wonderful menu, fine wines, white table clothes and is the perfect lunch spot to take a break from the hubbub of tourist Annapolis. For my money, the best crab cakes in town.
Wonderful selection of small plates in boho surroundings on West Street. Easy walk from Church Circle. Delicious and different.
59 residents recomanen
Level a small plates lounge
69 West StWonderful selection of small plates in boho surroundings on West Street. Easy walk from Church Circle. Delicious and different.
Unique gastropub on Main Street. Tucked away and uber chic (for Naptown anyway.)
44 residents recomanen
Fox's Den
179B Main StUnique gastropub on Main Street. Tucked away and uber chic (for Naptown anyway.)
Fresh farm to taco establishment featuring fresh squeezed Margaritas and a craft Tequila selection. Located at 200 West Street just 2.5 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House.
39 residents recomanen
Vida Taco Bar
200 Main StFresh farm to taco establishment featuring fresh squeezed Margaritas and a craft Tequila selection. Located at 200 West Street just 2.5 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House.
Great pizza in a mom and pop eatery. Just 1 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House. You can purchase a varied selection of pizza by the (big!) slice. Fast and easy and good.
6 residents recomanen
Bella Italia
609b Taylor AveGreat pizza in a mom and pop eatery. Just 1 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House. You can purchase a varied selection of pizza by the (big!) slice. Fast and easy and good.
This is a deep-in-Annapolis place. Located in the basement of the venerable Maryland Inn at the top of Main Street you'll feel like you're back in the colonial era and one of the founding fathers is about to walk in the door. Experience it.
The Drummer's Lot Pub
16 Church CirThis is a deep-in-Annapolis place. Located in the basement of the venerable Maryland Inn at the top of Main Street you'll feel like you're back in the colonial era and one of the founding fathers is about to walk in the door. Experience it.
Less than a mile from Calico Cottage Guest House this bakery in West Annapolis features wonderful breads and pastries. Open early!
7 residents recomanen
Great Harvest Bread Company
208 Ridgely AveLess than a mile from Calico Cottage Guest House this bakery in West Annapolis features wonderful breads and pastries. Open early!
Fantastic view of the Annapolis Skyline from across the Severn River. Outdoor deck right on the water. Just 2 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House!
28 residents recomanen
Severn Inn
1993 Baltimore Annapolis BlvdFantastic view of the Annapolis Skyline from across the Severn River. Outdoor deck right on the water. Just 2 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House!
Don't Miss
There's so much to do in and around Annapolis that recommending "don't miss" experiences/ places is a hard decision. Below I've listed some of my personal favorites but if you're new to Annapolis I'd strongly suggest you start with a visit to the Annapolis Visitor's Center at 26 West Street, just 2 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House. Also check out Historic Annapolis's Musuem Store. There you can sign up for one of HA's walking tours of the historic district which are really fun.
The heart of the historic district. Here you'll find the Annapolis marketplace, restaurants, pubs, shops, and "Ego Alley" the dock area where sailboats and powerboats large and small tie up to visit downtown.
City dock's a 2.4 mile drive from Calico Cottage Guest House. There's a large parking area adjacent to the city dock area and at the Hillman municipal garage which is located off Main Street within close walking distance to the dock area.
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Port de la ciutat d'Annapolis
Dock StreetThe heart of the historic district. Here you'll find the Annapolis marketplace, restaurants, pubs, shops, and "Ego Alley" the dock area where sailboats and powerboats large and small tie up to visit downtown.
City dock's a 2.4 mile drive from Calico Cottage Guest House. There's a large parking area adjacent to the city dock area and at the Hillman municipal garage which is located off Main Street within close walking distance to the dock area.
If you're a history buff, you'll enjoy visiting the exhibits at the Maryland State House, the oldest state capital in the US in continuous use since it's construction in 1779.
George Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1783 at the state house. There is a well done and fascinating exhibit in the actual room where Washington gave his famous resignation speech which has been restored to appear as it did in 1783.
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Maryland State House
100 State CirIf you're a history buff, you'll enjoy visiting the exhibits at the Maryland State House, the oldest state capital in the US in continuous use since it's construction in 1779.
George Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1783 at the state house. There is a well done and fascinating exhibit in the actual room where Washington gave his famous resignation speech which has been restored to appear as it did in 1783.
One of the few places you can get up close to the Severn River in Annapolis. Just 2.2 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House, this small city park has parking, grassy area with picnic tables and a small beach. You can launch kayaks from here and fish. No swimming allowed but you can layout on the beach!
12 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal Jonas Green
2001 Baltimore Annapolis BlvdOne of the few places you can get up close to the Severn River in Annapolis. Just 2.2 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House, this small city park has parking, grassy area with picnic tables and a small beach. You can launch kayaks from here and fish. No swimming allowed but you can layout on the beach!
High quality museum located on the Naval Academy grounds. Fascinating exhibits and art work that tells the history of the U.S. Navy.
34 residents recomanen
US Naval Academy Museum
118 Maryland AveHigh quality museum located on the Naval Academy grounds. Fascinating exhibits and art work that tells the history of the U.S. Navy.
This is a well executed, fascinating museum that tells the historic and inspiring story of the African American community in Annapolis. Through exhibits and videos the museum gives the visitor an in-depth understanding of the contributions the Black community has made through the centuries to Annapolis.
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Banneker-Douglass Museum
84 Franklin StThis is a well executed, fascinating museum that tells the historic and inspiring story of the African American community in Annapolis. Through exhibits and videos the museum gives the visitor an in-depth understanding of the contributions the Black community has made through the centuries to Annapolis.
One of the first places you might want to visit if you're new to the city is the Annapolis Visitors Center at 26 West Street. You'll be able to pick up lots of pamphlets and other goodies and learn all of the many places and experiences you can have in Naptown!
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Visitors Center
25 Northwest StOne of the first places you might want to visit if you're new to the city is the Annapolis Visitors Center at 26 West Street. You'll be able to pick up lots of pamphlets and other goodies and learn all of the many places and experiences you can have in Naptown!
A well done facility that gives the visitor an understanding of the maritime history (shipbuilding, seafood, and everything water related) of Annapolis. Located in the area of the city known as Eastport, the is a great way to come to understand the importance of Annapolis' maritime past, present and future.
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Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
723 Second StA well done facility that gives the visitor an understanding of the maritime history (shipbuilding, seafood, and everything water related) of Annapolis. Located in the area of the city known as Eastport, the is a great way to come to understand the importance of Annapolis' maritime past, present and future.
Where To Eat Steamed Crabs
Always a consideration when you're in the blue crab capital of the world! Actually there aren't a ton of places to do this but here's where I'd steer you (and I do love me some crabbies!)
This is a bit of a drive (about 20 minutes) up Route 2 but the ambience of the place is worth the effort. You'll sit right on Mill Creek. Always crowded. If possible go during mid afternoon. A kind of "up scale" crab house.
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The Point Crab House & Grill
700 Mill Creek RdThis is a bit of a drive (about 20 minutes) up Route 2 but the ambience of the place is worth the effort. You'll sit right on Mill Creek. Always crowded. If possible go during mid afternoon. A kind of "up scale" crab house.
Just about everybody's go-to place for near-Annapolis steamed crabs. It has a laid back crab house atmosphere and is located right on the water. Always crowded so plan accordingly. Across the Severn River, it's about 4 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House. (This is where Washintonians go when they want to eat steamed crabs in Annapolis. Just sayin')
71 residents recomanen
Cantler's Riverside Inn
458 Forest Beach RdJust about everybody's go-to place for near-Annapolis steamed crabs. It has a laid back crab house atmosphere and is located right on the water. Always crowded so plan accordingly. Across the Severn River, it's about 4 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House. (This is where Washintonians go when they want to eat steamed crabs in Annapolis. Just sayin')
If you're really up for an authentic Maryland crab pickin' experience, drive over to the 'shore and visit Harris Crab House on Kent Island. If you've never been over the Bay Bridge it's a memorable experience. Five miles of high-in-the-sky views up and down the Bay. Harris' is 19 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House--but you'll be glad you went.
22 residents recomanen
Harris Crab House
433 Kent Narrow Way NIf you're really up for an authentic Maryland crab pickin' experience, drive over to the 'shore and visit Harris Crab House on Kent Island. If you've never been over the Bay Bridge it's a memorable experience. Five miles of high-in-the-sky views up and down the Bay. Harris' is 19 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House--but you'll be glad you went.
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If you need medical help. . .
If you find yourself needing to seek medical assistance while in Annapolis my favorite local walk-in clinic is Evolve Direct Primary & Urgent Care at 509 South Cherry Grove Avenue. It's 3.5 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House. Their phone is 844-322-4222.
The Anne Arundel Medical Center (which is Annapolis' hospital) has a 24-hour emergency room. It's located at 2001 Medical Parkway and is 2.5 miles from Calico Cottage Guest House. Their main phone number is 443-481-1000
If you need ambulance service, call 911.
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Useful Details For Life At Calico Cottage Guest House
If you need to contact your host (Ann) text or call: 410-610-6698. If there's no answer and it's critical, call Norm (240-398-4729) or Emma (410-279-0746).