Things to Do in Edgewater 

Edgewater is so convenient to just about everything! Being in close proximity to Annapolis draws “Annapolitans” to Edgewater and vice versa. Also, Baltimore and Washington D.C. are only about a 30 minute drive from Edgewater – and there is no shortage of things to do in Baltimore or the nation’s capital!!

Below are just some of the cultural, sports, entertainment, shopping and children’s attractions that are in or around the Edgewater area.


ARTS

Mitchell Art Gallery (at St. John’s College)

Annapolis Marine Art Gallery
110 Dock St.
Annapolis, MD 21401

ArtFX Gallery
45 West St.
Annapolis, MD 21401

Aurora Gallery
67 Maryland Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401

McBride Gallery
215 Main St.
Annapolis, MD 21401

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St. Annapolis, MD 21401


SHOPPING

Annapolis Mall (largest mall in the Annapolis)
Shops at South River Colony
Edgewater, MD

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.

Shops of West Annapolis
-a street lined with quaint shops located east of Rowe Blvd., across from the Navy Stadium

Marley Station Mall
7900 Ritchie Hwy,
Glen Burnie, MD

Glen Burnie Mall
6711 Ritchie Hwy.
Glen Burnie, MD


MUSEUMS

Historic London Town
893 Londontown Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037

Hammond-Harwood House
19 Maryland Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401

Captain Salem Avery House Museum
1418 East West Shady Side Rd.
Shady Side, MD 20764

Annapolis Maritime Museum
PO BOX 3088
Annapolis, MD 21403

Historic Annapolis Foundation
18 Pinkney St.
Annapolis, MD 21401

The Government House
100 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401

Maryland State Archives
350 Rowe Blvd.
Annapolis, MD 21401


ENTERTAINMENT

Navy Annapolis Flight Center
3090 Solomon’s Island Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037

Camp Letts YMCA
4003 Camp Letts Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037

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

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
801 Chase St., Ste 204
Annapolis, MD 21401

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre
143 Compromise St.
Annapolis, MD 21401

Chesapeake Children’s Museum
25 Silopanna Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21403

Children’s Theatre of Annapolis
1661 Bay Head Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21401

Annapolis & Anne Arundel Visitor Center
26 West St.
Annapolis, MD 21401


SPORTS & RECREATION

Sandy Point State Park
110 East College Pkwy.
Annapolis, MD 21401

Six Flags America
13710 Central Ave.
Largo, MD 20775

Baltimore Orioles (MLB)
Camden Yards
Baltimore, MD

Washington Nationals (MLB)
RFK Stadium
Washington DC

Baltimore Ravens (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 really cool and fun places with great food!!)

Original Steakhouse & Sports Theatre
139 Mitchell’s Chance Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037
410-956-0790

Pirate’s Cove Restaurant
4817 Riverside Dr.
Galesville, MD 20765

Yellowfin
2804 Solomon’s Island Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037
410-573-1333

Edgewater Restaurant
148 Mayo Rd., Edgewater
410-956-3202

South River Café
48 South River Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037
410-956-8075

Old Stein Inn
1143 Central Ave.
Edgewater, MD 21037

Adam’s Rib Edgewater
169 Mayo Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037

Green Turtle
3213-A Solomon’s Island Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037


ACCOMODATIONS

Annapolis Marriott Waterfront
80 Compromise St.
Annapolis, MD 21401

Homestead Annapolis
120 Admiral Cochrane Dr.
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-571-6600

Extended Stay America
1 Womack Dr.
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-571-9988

Courtyard Annapolis
2559 Riva Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21401

Loews Annapolis Hotel
126 West St.
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 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:

Greater Crofton Council

Anne Arundel County

Crofton Town Club

Hometown locator

Crofton Chamber of Commerce

Crofton dining guide

Visitors guide

Crofton Business Directory