Appreciating Colonial History at the William Paca House in Annapolis

Appreciating Colonial History at the William Paca House in Annapolis

Strolling through Annapolis, one quickly notices threads of colonial history throughout. During our trips to Annapolis, we have enjoyed learning a little more about colonial history each time. On our recent trip, we treated ourselves to a tour of the grand William Paca House and Garden.

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Kent Island Discoveries {Maryland}

Kent Island in Maryland is part of what is called the Eastern Shore as it is situated on the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay. The island is not too far from Annapolis, so we used it as our base for our visit. I am so glad we did because we had an incredible view from the Hilton Garden Inn:

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Walking Around Annapolis

Annapolis is an incredibly walkable city. The architecture beautifully melds the centuries along the Chesapeake Bay. On both of our visits, we meandered in and out of alleyways always discovering a new treasure.

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Exploring the Maryland State House in Annapolis

Maryland State House from our previous summer visit.

The Maryland State House provides for a stunning focal point in Annapolis. As the oldest state capitol building in continuous legislative use, the structure has many stories to tell. The state house is perched on a circle. So, you can the stunning and regal architecture from many points in the city.

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Tea at Historic Reynold's Tavern in Annapolis, Maryland

Founded in 1649, Annapolis has many stories to tell. Among our travel goals was take time and absorb some of that history. Tea service at the historic Reynold's Tavern provided us an opportunity to relax and savor some the history of Annapolis while indulging in one of our favorite treats. The historic setting, splendid tea service and overall ambiance drifted us to colonial times.

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Road Trip to Annapolis, Maryland

This week, we took a road trip to Annapolis, Maryland! Over the next couple of weeks, I will share our discoveries and stops on the way and back.  Overall, the trip from the Chicago area to Annapolis is about 11-12 hours, therefore there is a lot to discover there and on the way! We were able to stop in Pittsburgh on the way there and back:

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An Afternoon in Annapolis

While in the Shenandoah area, we opted to venture out and explore Annapolis. Growing up in New Jersey, I definitely need to refuel with water views whenever I have the opportunity. So, I was excited to take some time walking along the Chesapeake Bay. We quickly fell in love with Annapolis' harbor and its colonial charm. So, I am now eager to go back and scratch more under the surface!

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Summer Road Trip to the Shenandoah Valley and Hocking Hills

Blue Ridge Mountains of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia

Our first road trip this summer was to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia and the Hocking Hills in Ohio. We spent four days in the Shenandoah Valley and two in the Hocking Hills. The weather was amazing, so we spent plenty of time in nature enjoying the landscapes. Over the next week, I will be sharing our discoveries with you. Our base for the Shenandoah Valley was lovely Winchester, Virginia. The historic town is charming and we benefited from a hotel near the downtown area full of eateries and not far from museums.

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