Furnace , Curtis , and Marley Creeks on the Chesapeake
Just inside the Key Bridge and through Curtis Bay and into Curtis Creek lies this splendid area. Great for cruising, picnicking, water sports and fishing. There are no marinas in this area but the 2 restaurants are lots of fun, especially the Parrothead Pub. With pool tables and a big screen TV inside and an outdoor bar and horse shoes you can have lots of fun here. The newly expanded pier offers more places to tie up. Many coves and secluded areas are here for those who like to swing by the hook. Keep your eye out for the "sandbar", it's a great place to pull up on and chat with the other boaters, the cove behind the sandbar is a great place for a raft-up. With only a 20 minute boat ride to Baltimore these 2 creeks are a great oasis away from the big city.To see an interactive chart of this area click here.
Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is one of the most popular boating destinations on the Bay. There are many places to visit. Upon entering the harbor you will pass Fort McHenry which was Baltimore's last defense and is now a Natioanl Monument and historic shrine. This is the area where the speed limit drops to 6 knots, and watch out as the harbor police are there often making sure everyone obeys the speed limit.Once you have slowed you will find the Bay Cafe to starboard, just look for the red, white and blue towers above the building. This fine restaurant offers great views of the harbor and offers inside and outside dining, plus an outside cabana type bar with live music. If your into partying don't miss out on their Jamaica Me Crazy parties Sunday's starting at 4:00 PM.
Right next door to the Bay Cafe is Baltimore Marine Center at Lighthouse Point. The largest marine facility in the harbor. It offers everything, from shops and restaurants to indoor boat storage and a full servce shop. Some of the shops include a West Marine, a Blockbuster, Bo Brooks restaurant, plus a bagel shop and chinese food. The marina offers 500 wet slips and indoor storage for up to 250 boats. The Yacht Center's Baltimore office is also located on the grounds here.
Next, to starboard is Anchorage Marina then Henderson's Wharf. But if you cruise between these two marinas you end up in a small harbor great for anchoring and straight ahead you'll find Captain James Landing, a great restaurant.
Next to port is the new Tide Point, Baltimore's new info-tech office complex. To starboard is Historic Fells Point. As you pass Fells Point you might get a whiff of brown sugar that's in the air. That, of course is Dominos Sugar. You can see ships being unloaded all the time. Right after Dominos is Tidewater Yacht Service Center, one of the harbors best marine service centers.
Baltimore is one of the most popular areas in Maryland to visit by boat. Make plans for at least an entire day here. Harborplace boasts a food pavilion with everything from tasty treats to a Hooter's and a Phillips's Crab House. Adjacent to the food pavilion is a shopping pavilion filled with gift shops and exclusive shops plus a Tex Mex and an Uno's restaurant. The pavilions have over 135 eateries, markets and specialty shops. The Maryland Science Center with an IMAX theater and the famous Baltimore Aquarium are right there as well as the Hard Rock Cafe and the first ESPN Zone sports bar. Within a short walk are the Baltimore Convention Center, Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the Baltimore Ravens stadium. Don't forget to take a water taxi around to the many interesting places on the harbor or take a harbor cruise or go to the top of the World Trade Center and sneak a peek at the spectacular views from one of their many telescopes.
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For pictures of the Baltimore area click here.Interactive map of the Inner Harbor area click here.
Interactive chart of the Inner Harbor area click here.
Right next door to the Bay Cafe is Baltimore Marine Center at Lighthouse Point. The largest marine facility in the harbor. It offers everything, from shops and restaurants to indoor boat storage and a full servce shop. Some of the shops include a West Marine, a Blockbuster, Bo Brooks restaurant, plus a bagel shop and chinese food. The marina offers 500 wet slips and indoor storage for up to 250 boats. The Yacht Center's Baltimore office is also located on the grounds here.
Next, to starboard is Anchorage Marina then Henderson's Wharf. But if you cruise between these two marinas you end up in a small harbor great for anchoring and straight ahead you'll find Captain James Landing, a great restaurant.
Next to port is the new Tide Point, Baltimore's new info-tech office complex. To starboard is Historic Fells Point. As you pass Fells Point you might get a whiff of brown sugar that's in the air. That, of course is Dominos Sugar. You can see ships being unloaded all the time. Right after Dominos is Tidewater Yacht Service Center, one of the harbors best marine service centers.
Baltimore is one of the most popular areas in Maryland to visit by boat. Make plans for at least an entire day here. Harborplace boasts a food pavilion with everything from tasty treats to a Hooter's and a Phillips's Crab House. Adjacent to the food pavilion is a shopping pavilion filled with gift shops and exclusive shops plus a Tex Mex and an Uno's restaurant. The pavilions have over 135 eateries, markets and specialty shops. The Maryland Science Center with an IMAX theater and the famous Baltimore Aquarium are right there as well as the Hard Rock Cafe and the first ESPN Zone sports bar. Within a short walk are the Baltimore Convention Center, Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the Baltimore Ravens stadium. Don't forget to take a water taxi around to the many interesting places on the harbor or take a harbor cruise or go to the top of the World Trade Center and sneak a peek at the spectacular views from one of their many telescopes.
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For pictures of the Baltimore area click here.Interactive map of the Inner Harbor area click here.
Interactive chart of the Inner Harbor area click here.
Annapolis
The beautiful seaport of Annapolis, on the scenic shores of the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the scenic Severn River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Annapolis is the seat of state and county government and home of the U.S. Naval Academy and the self proclaimed sailing capital of the world. I learned to sail on a Oday 37 here in Annapolis from the instructor who taught the Academy's midshipmen how to sail the navy's yacht fleet that are raced to develop team work and leadership skills. Likely the best training one could get. This city is rich in colonial history. Many marinas are throughout the area as well as restaurants, nightclubs and shops of all kinds. Don't miss out on the Market House at the City Dock where vendors offer a full range of food items from a raw bar to fresh produce to ice cream. Nearby, many hotels, restaurants and taverns have live music, dancing and entertainment. Stop by the City Dock information kiosk to find out more about Maryland's Capital.
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Interactive chart of the Annapolis area click here.
For pictures of Annapolis click here.For detailed information about Annapolis click here.
Interactive chart of the Annapolis area click here.