Lot's of 'new' in Anne Arundel and Annapolis from VisitAnnapolis.org

There’s a lot that’s new in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland this spring and summer. To make it easy for area residents and vacationers to be in the know, the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau (AAACCVB) has compiled a sampling of some of the latest attractions and experiences that beckon travelers in the months ahead. The attached document contains a complete listing.

What’s New with the AAACCVB

The AAACCVB will launch an independent NaptownLocals.com website this spring

What’s New with Events

April 18-25 – Annapolis Beer Week adds “Bicycle 2 Beer” event
August 9 – Cruises on the Bay by Watermark offers a cruise to Watermen’s Appreciation Day and Crab Feast

What’s New with Attractions

Annapolis Maritime Museum and Anne Arundel County Public Schools announce plans to provide an environmental literacy education program
Banneker-Douglass Museum opens new exhibition, “Untold Stories: Athletes of Maryland’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities”
Cruises on the Bay by Watermark to introduce a new two-hour cruise in summer 2015
Historic Annapolis to provide tours of Governor Horatio Sharpe’s country home
Treaty of Paris Center opens at the Maryland Inn
Westfield Annapolis Farmers’ Market has a new location and a new name
William Paca House and Garden kicks off “Mr. Paca’s Backyard”
Historic Annapolis offers locals free admission to William Paca House and Garden throughout April
Yacht Charters on the Bay by Watermark renovates Catherine Marie

What’s New with Accommodations and Meetings/Events Venues

Fairfield Inn opens near BWI Airport
Great Frogs Winery has a new tastings room and event area
Herrington Harbour South’s East Beach Gardens have been transformed
Hidden View Farms now available for public events
Historic James Brice House opens for weddings and events
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute completes a $256,000 renovation

What’s New with Restaurants

BAROAK (Bar-Oak) Cookhouse and Taproom open at Loews Annapolis Hotel
Renovated Chart House features private dining rooms and more waterfront views
Chesapeake Grille & Deli opens at site of former Honey’s Harvest in North Beach
Chick & Ruth’s Delly introduces 16 new menu items and offers handmade pies
Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar opens at Herrington Harbour North
Miss Shirley’s Café debuts its spring menu
Morty’s Delicatessen opens at Maryland Live! Casino
Preserve Restaurant slated to open on Main Street in Annapolis this spring
Reynolds Tavern now offers a “Little Free Library” on its front porch
Two Rivers Steak and Fish House opens The Reserve at Two Rivers banquet room
Vida Taco Bar opens on Main Street in Annapolis

What’s New with Services

WOW Air to begin offering service from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to Reykjavik, Iceland in May
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport’s baggage claim area provides new cultural experience
City of Annapolis launches new park finder web
City of Annapolis unveils new Parks and Trails brochure.
The JNP (Jane NOT Plain) Project opens at Loews Annapolis in March
Mantra Fit opens a Severna Park studio
Schooner Liberte teams up with the Chart House Restaurant in Eastport
Zen House Wellness Spa & Yoga Studio opens across from Westin Annapolis

What’s New in Retail

Annapolis Ice Cream Company plans second location at Westfield Annapolis Mall
Annebeth adds locally sourced dairy, eggs, meats, fish and organic and GMO-free products
Arundel Mills Mall adds four new stores to its mix this spring
Capital Teas launches mobile APP
Cleo’s Fine Oils & Vinegars introduces curbside service
Dear Annie, a Fun & Chic Clothing Boutique opens on Maryland Avenue in Annapolis
Ekaa, Hands that Create offers hand-crafted home and accessories at new Maryland Avenue store
Lil’ Lamb Boutique relocates to 44 Maryland Avenue
Maryland Avenue merchants kick off monthly Third Thursday Night Out
Sun Valley Shopping Center opens new 752-seat, six-screen movie theater
Westfield Annapolis Mall opens three new stores

Kudos

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport ranked as the best U.S. airport for healthy meal options
Chesapeake BMX ranked as #1 track on the East Coast
National Trust for Historic Preservation declares City of Annapolis a National Treasure
Where to Retire Magazine names Annapolis a top retirement destination
Travel World International Magazine names Annapolis one of four not-to-be-missed Historic Holiday Destinations
Travel & Leisure calls Annapolis one of “America’s Best College Towns”
Movoto Real Estate Blog calls Gibson Island the number one richest zip code in America
National Main Street Center selects Annapolis’ Main Street as one of the top five Most Romantic Main Streets in the country
St. John’s College to host “First Folio! The Book that gave us Shakespeare” exhibit
Vin 909 ranks number ten on Washingtonian’s list of the “100 Very Best Restaurants”