 Crofton is so convenient to just about everything! Baltimore is 25 minutes away, Washington D.C. is about a 30 minute drive from Crofton, while Annapolis is only 15 minutes. Crofton has ‘grown up’ considerably over the past decade or so. Besides its location, Crofton also has a very good school district making in very popular for parents to enroll their children in the public school system.
Below are just some of the cultural, sports, entertainment, shopping and children’s attractions that are in or around the Crofton area.
ARTS
National Gallery of Art Washington D.C.
National Portrait Gallery Washington D.C.
The Phillips Collection Washington D.C.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St. Annapolis, MD 21401
SHOPPING
Village at Waugh Chapel Shopping Center Gambrills, MD (just north of Crofton) - a very large plaza where you can find just about everything
Annapolis Mall (largest mall in the Annapolis)
Main Street Downtown Annapolis - Main Street in Annapolis offers a variety of quaint shops where one can find anything from stuffed crab shells, fine art and jewelry, antiques, designer clothing to souvenirs for visitors. At the foot of Main Street is City Dock and our famous "Ego Alley", where you can watch boats of all sizes “show-off” their proud boat.
Annapolis Harbour Center 2512 A Solomons Island Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401
Arundel Mills Mall (about 20 minutes north of Annapolis) 7000 Arundel Mills Cir. Hanover, MD
- one of the largest malls in the area. Plenty of outlet stores. You will find anything you need at Arundel Mills.
Marley Station Mall 7900 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD
Glen Burnie Mall 6711 Ritchie Hwy. Glen Burnie, MD
MUSEUMS
Smithsonian Institution Washington D.C.
U.S. Holocaust Museum Washington D.C.
The Government House 100 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401
Maryland State Archives 350 Rowe Blvd. Annapolis, MD 21401
The Library of Congress Washington D.C.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Kennedy Center Washington D.C.
The Warner Theatre Washington D.C.
Maryland Ballet Theatre 1035 Benfield Blvd., Ste E Millersville, MD 21108
Chesapeake Center for the Creative Arts 194 Hammonds Lane Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
Bay Theatre Company 275 West St. Annapolis, MD 21401
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore MD
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401
SPORTS & RECREATION
Crofton Athletic Council PO BOX 3402 Crofton, MD 21114
Crofton Swim & Tennis 1719 Reynolds Street Crofton, MD 21114
Crofton Yoga 2411 Crofton Ln., Ste 21 Crofton, MD 21114
Six Flags America 13710 Central Ave. Largo, MD 20775
Baltimore Orioles (MLB)(MLB) Camden Yards Baltimore, MD
Washington Nationals (MLB) (MLB) RFK Stadium Washington DC
Baltimore Ravens (NFL) (NFL) M&T Bank Stadium Baltimore, MD
Washington Redskins (NFL) FedEx Field Washington D.C.
Washington Wizards (NBA) MCI Center Washington D.C.
Washington Capitals (NHL) MCI Center Washington D.C.
Bowie Baysox (Orioles Minor league affiliate) Bowie, MD
DC United (Major League Soccer) RFK Stadium Washington D.C.
Washington Mystics (Women’s Basketball) MCI Center Washington D.C.
GOLFING
Eisenhower Golf Course (18 holes) 1576 Generals Hwy. Crownsville, MD 21032
Bay Hills Golf Club (18 holes) 545 Bay hills Dr. Arnold, MD 21012
South River Golf Links (18 holes) 3451 Solomon’s Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037
Walden Golf Club (18 Holes) 1500 Riedel Rd. Crofton, MD 21114
Crofton Country Club (18 holes) 1691 Crofton Pkwy. Crofton, MD 21114
Chartwell Golf & Country Club (18 holes) 1 Chartwell Dr. Severna Park, MD 21146
Annapolis Golf Club (9 holes) 2638 Carrollton Rd. Annapolis, MD 21403
US Naval Academy Golf Club 64 Greenbury Point Rd. Annapolis, MD 21402
DINING (some good eats and fun places!!)
Sly Horse Tavern 1678 Village Green Crofton, MD 21114
Christopher’s 1286 Route 3 South Crofton, MD 21114
Jasper’s Restaurant 1651 Route 3 North Crofton, MD 21114
Crystal Hunan Restaurant 2225 Defense Hwy., #A Crofton, MD 21114 410-721-7800
Dough Roller Restaurant 1260 Route 3 South Crofton, MD 21114
Hans Hunan Restaurant 1659 Crofton Ctr. Crofton, MD 21114 410-721-1444
La Fiesta Restaurant 1149 Route 3 Crofton, MD 21114
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Seafood 15528 Annapolis Rd. Bowie, MD 20715
ACCOMODATIONS
Comfort Inn Conference Center 4500 Crain Hwy. Bowie, MD 20715
Oakwood at Archstone 16501 Governor Bridge Rd. Bowie, MD 20715 301-352-7300
Hampton Inn Bowie 15202 Major Lansdale Blvd. Bowie, MD 20715
Courtyard by Marriott Annapolis 2559 Riva Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401
Sheraton Barcelo Annapolis 173 Jennifer Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Anne Arundel County Fair (SEPT 14-18, 2005) Located at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds Rte. 178 in Crownsville, MD 21032
Maryland Renaissance Festival (see website for dates) Crownsville Rd Crownsville, MD 21032
First Night Annapolis 1616 Forest Dr., Ste 3 Annapolis, MD 21403
U.S. Sailboat Show (Oct 6-10, 2005) Annapolis City Dock
U.S. Powerboat Show (Oct 13-16, 2005) Annapolis City Dock
Maryland Seafood Festival (Sept 9-11, 2005) Sandy Point State Park Annapolis, MD 21401
U.S. Navy Blue Angels Air Show (May 24, 25 & 27)
For an entire list of local events: Visit http://www.hometownannapolis.com/ and click on “lively events”. At the bottom is an entire 2005 list of local events.
Other good Annapolis websites to visit:
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