Annapolis Founded in the mid-17th century, Annapolis has been the capital of Maryland since 1695. This seaport is now a popular shopping spot. The dock area located in downtown Annapolis features a marketplace and streets lined with shops. Fresh seafood is also popular at the many restaurants and old-style pubs which overlook the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Sandy Point State Park Located at the west end of the Bay Bridge, Sandy Point overlooks the beautiful Chesapeake Bay.
Recreational activities including boating, swimming and sunbathing are popular at the park.
Since 1845, it has been the home of the United States Naval Academy. The academy's museum houses a collection of patriotic items. Harbor place, a marvel of restoration in the heart of the city, offers a staggering variety of shops, restaurants, and sights. Harborplace, in the heart of the inner harbor, houses eateries and shops with an incredible view of the water. Baltimore is also home base for major league baseball's Baltimore Orioles and one of the National Football League's newest teams, the Baltimore Ravens.