Living Our Bucket List Life: Annapolis MD (October 2013)

My spouse and I spent an enjoyable weekend in Annapolis, Maryland in late-October 2013. Our primary reason for visiting was to attend the University of Pittsburgh vs. Annapolis football game, but Annapolis seemed like a lovely place to spend the weekend itself. My spouse had business in the Washington DC area on the days preceding our trip, so I flew down to meet him (ABE to CLT, then CLT to DCA; not the most direct routing, but it saved me driving time). We met and stayed at the Hampton Inn at Reagan National Airport for one night prior to driving to Annapolis.

We checked into our hotel, the Westin, before we took the free trolley to the harbor area. We walked around the historic town. We ate lunch at the Federal House, after which we toured the United States Naval Academy. Later that evening, we dined at Level Small Plates Lounge.

The next morning, we ate breakfast at Fado Irish Pub, before walking to the game. The game was close, but ultimately Navy won. It was so impressive to see all the cadets marching into the stadium before the game, dressed in their uniforms. After the game, we ate dinner at Factor's Row.

The next morning, we toured the Annapolis Cemetery, before we ate brunch at the Metropolitan Kitchen, and then depart for home.

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