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PatchPicks: Staycations Near Home

Short on time or money? Need a mini-vacation?

Spring Break/ Great Staycations   

If you don’t have much free  time or just want to enjoy a mini-vacation near home, there are plenty of fun things to do around the area.


100 Westgate Circle,  Annapolis
410-972-4300

This new hotel in Annapolis is only minutes from all of the downtown excitement. Take a leisurely stroll down cobblestone streets, tour historic inns, rent a complimentary bike from the hotel, or explore the Annapolis area. Savor a meal on the shores of the stunning Chesapeake Bay as you watch the boats come in at sundown.  No other hotel in Annapolis allows for such an experience of complete relaxation.

Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa
4165 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
410-257-5596

Where hospitality meets the Bay.  Historic Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County is this hotel's ideal setting, offering you Southern Maryland's only resort with expansive views and miles of shoreline, right on the Chesapeake Bay. During your stay, you'll enjoy not only great views, but a range of upscale amenities and thoughtful services.

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Whether you want to cast your reel and spend a day on the water, or relax while you enjoy a luxurious body treatment, the Chesapeake Beach Resort amenities are truly first-class. Wake up to a delicious breakfast and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the bay in your water-front suite. Enjoy the relaxing convenience of a resort with a heated indoor pool - great for a refreshing swim after meetings or sightseeing in our Nation's Capital.

Inn at Herrington Harbour
Herrington Harbour, Friendship
800-213-9438

Cruise or sail on into one of the largest privately owned marinas in Maryland.  Voted "Best Resort Marina on the Bay" and "Best Boatyard on the Bay" by Chesapeake Bay Magazine readers. Enjoy your next Chesapeake Bay vacation at Herrington's "Secret by the Bay."  This picture-perfect setting invites you to enjoy tropical sensations when the palm trees, banana trees and lush gardens are in full bloom.    Experience the sights and sounds of Maryland or just relax on the waterfront.

The Inn at Pirate’s Cove
4817 Riverside Drive, Galesville
410 867-2300

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Pirates Cove  Restaurant & Marina is a wonderful place to enjoy fine classic seafood  dining the year round with the scenic charm of the West River and you can relax and spend a night or two at the Inn too.  There is live entertainment in the lounge on the weekends. 

Downtown Annapolis or DTA

Founded in 1649, Annapolis is a delightful historic city, where you can spend your day walking along the old brick sidewalks and enjoying  some of the finest 17th and 18th century buildings in the country. 

Annapolis is the home of the United States Naval Academy and of  St. John's College. Stroll along the waterfront and enjoy the charm of the City Dock. Watch the boats as they cruise in and out of famous Ego Alley. Sit on the seawall and watch the sailboats and see why Annapolis is "Americas Sailing Capital."

Enjoy the many friendly and unique  shops, restaurants, activities  and scenery that downtown Annapolis has to offer. 

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