What are hidden gems in Annapolis?

Most visitors to Annapolis think Chesapeake Bay, boats, crabs. But beyond this trinity is a wealth of lesser-known treasures. Thinking it a shame—and a bore—to always stick to the familiar, we offer the first in a continuing series about the area's hidden gems. read more

Most visitors to Annapolis think Chesapeake Bay, boats, crabs. But beyond this trinity is a wealth of lesser-known treasures. Thinking it a shame—and a bore—to always stick to the familiar, we offer the first in a continuing series about the area’s hidden gems. Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden 580 Taylor Ave., off Rowe Boulevard behind DNR. read more

Joe Gross was a sportswriter and editor at the Annapolis Capital for 35 years. He’s working on a book about William McCool, pilot of the doomed Columbia space shuttle. There are a couple of restaurants in Annapolis that only locals go to. Chris’ Charcoal Pit (1946 West St.; 410-266-5200) is one of the most popular. read more

The neighborhood of West Annapolis. It is really cool, but somewhat hard to get to from downtown. read more