Arnold Guidebook
Food Scene
Great and classic place for raw oysters and seafood near the water
47 locals recommend
McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar
8 Market SpaceGreat and classic place for raw oysters and seafood near the water
Upscale italian restaurant with great food nearest to this house(1 mile). Plenty of parking. Why fight the crowds
9 locals recommend
Cafe Mezzanotte
760 Ritchie HwyUpscale italian restaurant with great food nearest to this house(1 mile). Plenty of parking. Why fight the crowds
Chart House
300 Second StTop quality dining on the watertight parking
Nice seafood restaurant overlooking the Naval Academy on the Severn River
28 locals recommend
Severn Inn
1993 Baltimore Annapolis BlvdNice seafood restaurant overlooking the Naval Academy on the Severn River
Chick & Ruth's Delly
165 Main StGreat place to eat and walk from Gate 1 at USNA
Ruth's Chris Steak House
301 Severn AveLewnes' Steakhouse
401 Fourth StGreat Family Steakhouse for 3 Generations in EastPort
Great Italian Restaurant on West Street near downtown Annapolis. plenty of parking in garage across the road
28 locals recommend
Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen
1 Park PlGreat Italian Restaurant on West Street near downtown Annapolis. plenty of parking in garage across the road
Local on the water restaurance with seafood 2 miles from the house with parking. Wednesday happy hour music
60 locals recommend
The Point Crab House & Grill
700 Mill Creek RdLocal on the water restaurance with seafood 2 miles from the house with parking. Wednesday happy hour music
Piano bar on second floor in weekends. Main bar and rock band on first floor. Noted for Oyster shots
34 locals recommend
Middleton Tavern
2 Market SpacePiano bar on second floor in weekends. Main bar and rock band on first floor. Noted for Oyster shots
Good irish food near Arnold but away from Annapolis on Route 2. Music weekend nights. Plenty of parking
9 locals recommend
Brian Boru Restaurant and Pub
489 Ritchie HwyGood irish food near Arnold but away from Annapolis on Route 2. Music weekend nights. Plenty of parking
City advice
Getting around
PARKING IN ANNAPOLIS
There is metered parking near the waterfront which can be used through an App called ParkMobile. There are also large parking garages behind main street and up on West street
Customs and culture
VISITING THE US NAVAL ACADEMY
Everyone in the car should be prepared to show some form of ID at the gate. If not an American Citizen visiting, bring a passport. The Academy has good areas to visit including the Museum, T-Court, Memorial Hall, the Visitors Center, The Naval Leaders Cemetery, Naval Institute with a perimeter ride around the base
Getting around
BIKING
Bikes are welcome! plenty of space to off load your bike, store it and get ready for the day. B&O Rails to Trail which connects Baltimore with Annapolis can be accessed by Jones Town Station Road through the adjacent College
Ways to save
WIFY
WIFY user name and pw on the refrigerator in the kitchen
Ways to save
COFFEE, TEA AND FOOD FOR GUESTS
The kitchen has a coffee/drink machine with various choices for guest use. There is also a designated area for guests where food and snacks are often available. Each room also has its own refrigerator for guest use.
Don't miss
GROUNDS, PATIO, HOT TUB, FIREPLACE
The small yard has extensive flowering bulbs, plants, shrubs and trees. Sitting areas and outdoor furniture in the patio, koi pond and hot tub area are available. The outside table on the patio is a good place to study with your laptop. The back yard has a bat house and functioning bee hive. There is an outdoor fireplace with wood available to the guests. Hot tub is open as long as 8 hours of notice is provided to raise temperature in time for use.