Jeff’s Area Guidebook

Jeff
Jeff’s Area Guidebook

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes, & Taverns

Some local area cafes, restaurants, and taverns including carry-out and/or delivery options. I've personally patronized all of these and had excellent or at least decent experiences with them.
Nearby, on way in/out of our community, great locally-roasted coffee, sandwiches, light fare.
24 habitants recommandent
Bean Rush Café
112 Annapolis St
24 habitants recommandent
Nearby, on way in/out of our community, great locally-roasted coffee, sandwiches, light fare.
Short drive, or they deliver to us. Good local family-run pizza place (carry-out or patio dining only). Many pasta and other dishes, subs, and more also.
Milano Pizza
1021 Generals Hwy
Short drive, or they deliver to us. Good local family-run pizza place (carry-out or patio dining only). Many pasta and other dishes, subs, and more also.
Nearby, recently relocated/improved TexMex restaurant and bar. Very nice options including happy hour specials. (Their full avocado boat is a fave of mine)
Gina's Cantina
8779 Veterans Hwy
Nearby, recently relocated/improved TexMex restaurant and bar. Very nice options including happy hour specials. (Their full avocado boat is a fave of mine)
Want real casual/easy and fairly close to my place? Small spot with decent little beer selection and good hot dog/sausage plates. Vegan sausage available for $4 upcharge. Dog plates around $11-16. They have a little outdoor patio or basic sports bar ish interior.
Pour Dog House
722 Generals Highway
Want real casual/easy and fairly close to my place? Small spot with decent little beer selection and good hot dog/sausage plates. Vegan sausage available for $4 upcharge. Dog plates around $11-16. They have a little outdoor patio or basic sports bar ish interior.
Nice local sit-down restaurant with good beer selection and good food. More up scale than bar food and accordingly a little more pricey (but worth it in my opinion). Can be very busy some nights.
27 habitants recommandent
Lures Bar and Grille
1397 Generals Hwy
27 habitants recommandent
Nice local sit-down restaurant with good beer selection and good food. More up scale than bar food and accordingly a little more pricey (but worth it in my opinion). Can be very busy some nights.
An option especially if you are headed to/from Annapolis, and looking for decent tavern food and ale selection at reasonable prices out of the city. Open daily for lunch; dinner served Mon-Sat for dinner and late night. Sometimes live music. https://ramsheadroadhouse.com/
16 habitants recommandent
Rams Head Roadhouse
1773 Generals Hwy
16 habitants recommandent
An option especially if you are headed to/from Annapolis, and looking for decent tavern food and ale selection at reasonable prices out of the city. Open daily for lunch; dinner served Mon-Sat for dinner and late night. Sometimes live music. https://ramsheadroadhouse.com/
Very good Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi dishes for carry-out or delivery. Or you can eat in, if you just want good food and no ambiance -- it shares a space with a Subway inside a BP gas station/rest stop! But a bit of a hidden gem, food-wise. https://www.royalkabab.com/
Royal Kabab
738 Maryland 3
Very good Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi dishes for carry-out or delivery. Or you can eat in, if you just want good food and no ambiance -- it shares a space with a Subway inside a BP gas station/rest stop! But a bit of a hidden gem, food-wise. https://www.royalkabab.com/
Nice spot for casual but decent fresh food
Newk's Eatery
1360 Main Chapel Way
Nice spot for casual but decent fresh food
Nearby local haunt for beer, pizza etc!
8 habitants recommandent
Herald Harbor Hideaway
400 Herald Harbor Rd
8 habitants recommandent
Nearby local haunt for beer, pizza etc!
Nearby brew pub with great ales, ciders and other items made on site. No food service but they have decent tables (and nice casual outdoor lawn in good weather) and let you bring food. They sometimes have food trucks or there's a nearby Pho shop and other options to pick up on the way. They do crowlers and growlers also.
Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery
2408 Crofton Boulevard
Nearby brew pub with great ales, ciders and other items made on site. No food service but they have decent tables (and nice casual outdoor lawn in good weather) and let you bring food. They sometimes have food trucks or there's a nearby Pho shop and other options to pick up on the way. They do crowlers and growlers also.
Very good food and menu options without being crazy expensive. Menu ranging from gourmet burgers and sandwiches up to excellent entrees. Decent wine, beer, drink options. Nice spot for a slightly fancier dinner or lunch out, without have to dress super fancy :) Reservations recommended,
Ashling Kitchen and Bar
Very good food and menu options without being crazy expensive. Menu ranging from gourmet burgers and sandwiches up to excellent entrees. Decent wine, beer, drink options. Nice spot for a slightly fancier dinner or lunch out, without have to dress super fancy :) Reservations recommended,
Nice Chinese/Asian cuisine spot for sit-down or carry-out meal including sushi options (about 15m drive away)
Szechuan Inn
Nice Chinese/Asian cuisine spot for sit-down or carry-out meal including sushi options (about 15m drive away)

Nearby Shopping, Services

Nearby groceries, stores, fuel etc
24hr Gas, ATM (no fee). Good subs, coffee, convenience food/drink. This is just about closest for fuel and ATM. This one is best if you are heading to DC or points south via Rt 3; there is another northbound on Veterans Highway if you are heading toward Baltimore.
Wawa
701 Annapolis Rd
24hr Gas, ATM (no fee). Good subs, coffee, convenience food/drink. This is just about closest for fuel and ATM. This one is best if you are heading to DC or points south via Rt 3; there is another northbound on Veterans Highway if you are heading toward Baltimore.
Dual shopping center about 15 minutes away with MANY food and shopping options including Target. Here are links to the two adjoining centers' store directory pages. Waugh Chapel Towne Center (Target, Wegmans, cinema etc): https://www.visitwaughchapel.com/shops-services/ The Village at Waugh Chapel (Safeway, Homegoods, Walgreens etc): https://www.shopwaughchapel.com/shops-services/
The Village at Waugh Chapel
1326 Main Chapel Way
Dual shopping center about 15 minutes away with MANY food and shopping options including Target. Here are links to the two adjoining centers' store directory pages. Waugh Chapel Towne Center (Target, Wegmans, cinema etc): https://www.visitwaughchapel.com/shops-services/ The Village at Waugh Chapel (Safeway, Homegoods, Walgreens etc): https://www.shopwaughchapel.com/shops-services/
I usually do my grocery shopping there; decent overall selection including some organic produce and fresh foods, breads etc without being as overwhelmingly huge as other nearby options like Wegmans
Safeway
2644 Chapel Lake Dr
I usually do my grocery shopping there; decent overall selection including some organic produce and fresh foods, breads etc without being as overwhelmingly huge as other nearby options like Wegmans
If you need a good selection of organic, natural, and specialty foods this may be a good option and fairly close. Prices may be a bit higher than some, as is often the case with specialty and organic stores. But it's only a few minutes further than 'regular' grocery options and is a large store with wide selection.
David's Natural Market
871 Annapolis Rd
If you need a good selection of organic, natural, and specialty foods this may be a good option and fairly close. Prices may be a bit higher than some, as is often the case with specialty and organic stores. But it's only a few minutes further than 'regular' grocery options and is a large store with wide selection.
Nearby garden shop "on the road to Annapolis" and affiliated with area beekeeper. They carry nice local honey and related products like candles, BUT it's also like a small diverse farm store and nursery. Great easy stop for gift ideas, holiday decorations, produce, and locally-baked bread and other items.
HoneySmith Bees & Gardens
Nearby garden shop "on the road to Annapolis" and affiliated with area beekeeper. They carry nice local honey and related products like candles, BUT it's also like a small diverse farm store and nursery. Great easy stop for gift ideas, holiday decorations, produce, and locally-baked bread and other items.

Nearby Things To Do

Attractions, entertainment, etc. in the area of my community (see separate headings for Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. areas)
Amazing local gallery/shop emphasizing crystal-related decor, artwork, jewelry, and other items. See my kitchen island display! Great spot for unique gifts or just to peruse.
Bryki Gallery
Amazing local gallery/shop emphasizing crystal-related decor, artwork, jewelry, and other items. See my kitchen island display! Great spot for unique gifts or just to peruse.
Little-known gem of a museum with local but also national and global relevance. Great for anyone interested in history and technology behind NSA and cryptologic services, plus relevant earlier history going back hundreds of years. Portrayed realistically, not the Hollywood nonsensical versions :) Covers not just things like code making/breaking, but things like computer advances and examples of times intelligence breakthroughs turned the tide of WWII and other global events. Hours are limited but it's free, with free parking, about 20-30m away and you can spend anything from like 45m to a couple hours there depending on interests. There are often knowledgeable docents there, and a gift shop with interesting in-theme stuff
10 habitants recommandent
National Cryptologic Museum
8290 Colony Seven Rd
10 habitants recommandent
Little-known gem of a museum with local but also national and global relevance. Great for anyone interested in history and technology behind NSA and cryptologic services, plus relevant earlier history going back hundreds of years. Portrayed realistically, not the Hollywood nonsensical versions :) Covers not just things like code making/breaking, but things like computer advances and examples of times intelligence breakthroughs turned the tide of WWII and other global events. Hours are limited but it's free, with free parking, about 20-30m away and you can spend anything from like 45m to a couple hours there depending on interests. There are often knowledgeable docents there, and a gift shop with interesting in-theme stuff
Open weekends late August thru mid/late October. **Tickets usually sell out in advance** so be sure they are available before booking a stay for the festival. I live fairly close and my house has a lot of handmade artwork and pottery from the fest. It's one of the biggest, most established renaissance festivals in the country with tons of food, ale, mead, stage shows, music, artisans/vendors, jousting, demos, and more. You can go in costume or not. Usually more crowded towards end of season. Must buy tickets ahead online in advance, no gate sales. rennfest dot com
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Open weekends late August thru mid/late October. **Tickets usually sell out in advance** so be sure they are available before booking a stay for the festival. I live fairly close and my house has a lot of handmade artwork and pottery from the fest. It's one of the biggest, most established renaissance festivals in the country with tons of food, ale, mead, stage shows, music, artisans/vendors, jousting, demos, and more. You can go in costume or not. Usually more crowded towards end of season. Must buy tickets ahead online in advance, no gate sales. rennfest dot com
Very nice theatre including IMAX
6 habitants recommandent
Regal Cinemas Waugh Chapel
1419 S Main Chapel Way
6 habitants recommandent
Very nice theatre including IMAX
Very nearby (15 minute walk / 5 minute drive) county park with ball fields, playground, nature trails, porta-potties (I don't know why pictures of crabs come up when I link to this location lol)
Arden Park
Sunrise Beach Road
Very nearby (15 minute walk / 5 minute drive) county park with ball fields, playground, nature trails, porta-potties (I don't know why pictures of crabs come up when I link to this location lol)
Also known as Waterbury Park (1251 Sunrise Beach Road). Like Arden Park, it's on the main road to my house and is a county park with free parking and access. This is a small but nice field area with a paved walking trail, playground, 2 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, and a couple ball fields and open fields.
Waterbury Recreation Area
1261 Sunrise Beach Road
Also known as Waterbury Park (1251 Sunrise Beach Road). Like Arden Park, it's on the main road to my house and is a county park with free parking and access. This is a small but nice field area with a paved walking trail, playground, 2 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, and a couple ball fields and open fields.
Nicely paved simple trail park nearby, great for a little biking or fitness walk. Relatively smooth and flat, so it's suitable for wheelchair or partially disabled walkers.
South Shore Trail - Waterbury Road Parking Area
Nicely paved simple trail park nearby, great for a little biking or fitness walk. Relatively smooth and flat, so it's suitable for wheelchair or partially disabled walkers.
Large county park with goats or other farm animals to see usually.
13 habitants recommandent
Kinder Farm Park
1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd
13 habitants recommandent
Large county park with goats or other farm animals to see usually.
Though the museum may only be open on the 2nd Sunday each month for tours, I thought this historic site worth mentioning as it is so close and interesting for those interested in colonial history. You can drive around it other times for a quick look.
Rising Sun Inn, Historic Tavern and Museum
1090 Generals Hwy
Though the museum may only be open on the 2nd Sunday each month for tours, I thought this historic site worth mentioning as it is so close and interesting for those interested in colonial history. You can drive around it other times for a quick look.

Neighborhoods

Nearest real 'town' that may be worth a visit whether or not you have a specific attraction or goal in mind. The downtown historic district -- with all it's shops, galleries, pubs docks etc -- is very nice. Lots of picturesque streets and alleyways and of course the Maryland State House, court buildings, etc.
209 habitants recommandent
Annapolis
209 habitants recommandent
Nearest real 'town' that may be worth a visit whether or not you have a specific attraction or goal in mind. The downtown historic district -- with all it's shops, galleries, pubs docks etc -- is very nice. Lots of picturesque streets and alleyways and of course the Maryland State House, court buildings, etc.

Annapolis Attractions & Restaurants

Multifaceted arts center including a couple galleries, classes, stage performances (music, dance, speakers, and more). Home base for the excellent Annapolis Symphony Orchestra as well as Ballet Theatre of Maryland.
21 habitants recommandent
Maryland Hall
801 Chase St
21 habitants recommandent
Multifaceted arts center including a couple galleries, classes, stage performances (music, dance, speakers, and more). Home base for the excellent Annapolis Symphony Orchestra as well as Ballet Theatre of Maryland.
In Annapolis, the State House is a cool spot to walk around or see. This pre-dated the U.S. Capitol and served in that function until it was built. The country's founders hung out in this area...think of that as you walk about.
81 habitants recommandent
Maryland State House
100 State Cir
81 habitants recommandent
In Annapolis, the State House is a cool spot to walk around or see. This pre-dated the U.S. Capitol and served in that function until it was built. The country's founders hung out in this area...think of that as you walk about.
Beautifully restored/maintained historic house and garden in downtown Annapolis. William Paca was a person of influence and power during the early formation of what became the US.
51 habitants recommandent
William Paca House & Garden
186 Prince George St
51 habitants recommandent
Beautifully restored/maintained historic house and garden in downtown Annapolis. William Paca was a person of influence and power during the early formation of what became the US.
Historic house in Annapolis
20 habitants recommandent
Hammond-Harwood House
19 Maryland Ave
20 habitants recommandent
Historic house in Annapolis
Downtown Annapolis has many nice options for food and drink but this is a somewhat 'underdog' favorite of mine. It's in an historic building and right in the middle of the downtown dock district. Good tavern fare, and in-house brews you can try.
19 habitants recommandent
Federal House Bar
22 Market Space
19 habitants recommandent
Downtown Annapolis has many nice options for food and drink but this is a somewhat 'underdog' favorite of mine. It's in an historic building and right in the middle of the downtown dock district. Good tavern fare, and in-house brews you can try.

Baltimore Area Attractions & Restaurants

A world class art museum right in Baltimore, and free! An amazing collection, and nice size (substantial but not overwhelming). Next to the first Washington Monument and some nice restaurants etc.
278 habitants recommandent
Le Musée d'Art Walters
600 N Charles St
278 habitants recommandent
A world class art museum right in Baltimore, and free! An amazing collection, and nice size (substantial but not overwhelming). Next to the first Washington Monument and some nice restaurants etc.
A top aquarium, right in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Not the biggest in the world but pretty big with lots of diverse stuff to see and learn. I'd allow about a half day if you go. There are some good restaurants and taverns within walking distance.
438 habitants recommandent
Aquarium national
501 E Pratt St
438 habitants recommandent
A top aquarium, right in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Not the biggest in the world but pretty big with lots of diverse stuff to see and learn. I'd allow about a half day if you go. There are some good restaurants and taverns within walking distance.