Local Information

Climate and Attire

The average temperature for Annapolis, Maryland in June is between 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit. The attire for all conference events is casual. Dressing in layers and bringing a warm sweater or lightweight jacket is recommended.

Annapolis Area Attractions

Downtown Main Street and City Dock has many tourist shops and great bars and restaurants. Maryland Avenue is known for unique specialty stores, antiques and designer shops. West Annapolis is a quiet neighborhood just outside the Historic District offering specialty stores and good restaurants and more. West Street has art galleries, a great mix of exceptional restaurants, and lots of live musical entertainment. Harbor Center has a mix of stores, movie theaters and restaurants. Annapolis Westfield Mall is one of the most successful on the East Coast. 10 minute drive from The Westin.

Art Galleries
Aurora Gallery, 67 Maryland Avenue, 410-263-9150
Dawson Gallery, 44 Maryland Avenue, 410-269-1299
McBride Gallery, 215 Main Street, 410-267-7077

Historic Homes
Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin Street, 410-974-2553
Charles Carroll House, 107 Duke of Gloucester Street, 410-269-1737
Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue, 410-269-1714
William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, 410-267-7619

Recreational Parks
Arundel Olympic Swim Center, 2690 Riva Road, 410-222-7933
Baltimore & Annapolis Trail
Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, 410-267-8742
Spring River Corporation - kayak & canoe rental, 311 Third Street in Eastport, 410-263-2303

Theaters/Music/Entertainment
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, 143 Compromise Street, 410-268-9212
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, 801 Chase Street, 410-263-0907
Colonial Players, 108 East Street, 410-268-7373
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, 410-263-5544
Annapolis Carriage, Downtown, 410-267-6656

Tours
Boat - Annapolis Tours and Watermark Cruises, City Dock, 410-268-7601
Boat and Walking Tours - Nautical Destinations, 410-269-4213
Boat - Schooner Woodwind: Sailing Cruises, Departs from the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel across from City Dock, 410-263-7837
Trolley - Discover Annapolis Tours, Visitors Center for 60 minute tour, 99 Main Street for 40 minute tour, 410-626-6000
Walking - Capital City Colonials, 410-295-9715
Walking - Naval Academy, Naval Academy Visitors Center, 410-263-6933