Find the Best Things to Do with Kids in Annapolis Maryland:

Summer is fast approaching and it is time to plan family adventures with the kids.  Find out the best things to do with kids in Annapolis here!  Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake is open for the season in Annapolis, Maryland and is a great way to get the kids out on the water.  Annapolis, Maryland is a great family day trip from the Baltimore and Washington DC areas and offers lots of fun places for kids. Start your day with a Pirate Adventure and then spend the day in Annapolis with your family!  We have included our Top Ten fun spots to eat and play with the family  in the Annapolis area:

Top Ten Places for Kids in Annapolis, Maryland

Seas the Day at Pirate Adventures

We are tooting our own horn when we say we think we are one of the best things to do with kids in Annapolis, but we are not alone. Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake is listed as the #1 activity on TripAdvisor and ranked #6 in the Best 100 Places to Take Your Kids this Summer by the Baltimore Sun.  Age appropriate for children ages 3-10 Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake will fulfill your child’s dream of becoming a pirate this summer.  If you are wondering what to with kids in Annapolis, a Pirate Adventure should be on the top of your list.  Check out our Sailing Times and Ticket Prices and call (410) 263-0002 to make your reservation today.

Annapolis City Dock

When looking for things to do with kids in Annapolis, City Dock makes a great starting point.  From Pirate Adventures head across the Eastport drawbridge and check out the hustle and bustle of City Dock.  Bring some bread to feed the ducks and check out the shops up and down Main Street.  Plenty of room for the kids to run.

Ice Cream

Treat your family to an ice cream cone and sit on City Dock and watch the boats go by, this is a classic Annapolis experience and there are multiple ice cream parlors up and down Main Street.  Storm Brothers Ice Cream Factory, Annapolis Ice Cream Company, and Kilwin’s are all good choices.  Find a complete list of ice cream shops in Annapolis here.

Fishing and Crabbing with the Kids

Family Fishing Adventures will open in 2016 for its first season in Annapolis.  Family Fishing Adventures sails four times daily and offers kids the chance to fish and crab on the kid-friendly fishing vessel, the Sea Dragon.  Cast off with this new venture this summer and teach the kids a lifelong hobby in Annapolis.

Family-Friendly Dining

Boatyard Bar and Grill – Located one block away from Pirate Adventures the Boatyard Bar and Grill is the best family-friendly restaurant in Annapolis with a nautical atmosphere and large pint drinks for mom and dad. Find more options for family-friendly dining in Annapolis here.

Annapolis Downtown Playground

On the corners of Compromise St. and Newman St. this shady playground has multiple slides and separate playgrounds for different age groups.

Crack Into Steamed Crabs

Don’t bring your family to Annapolis without experiencing the Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab.  There are multiple crab houses to choose from, the world-famous Cantlers Riverside Inn (if you can find it) or Mike’s Crab House on the South River are both good choices.  Closest to Pirate Adventures, Wild Country Seafood is a take-out place with a few small picnic tables and is owned and operated by local watermen.  If you are looking for more choices for a family-friendly meal in Annapolis check out our post Family Friendly Restaurants in Annapolis.

Quiet Waters Park

Located on the water a short 5-minute drive outside of the city Quiet Waters offers miles of shady trails for bike riding and hiking.  There are multiple playgrounds to choose from and a great dog park to check out.  Find more parks to explore in Annapolis here.

Sandy Point State Park

If you want to really experience the Chesapeake Bay take the last exit on Rte. 50 before the Bay Bridge and hit the beach at Sandy Point State Park.  Sandy Point has a large sandy beach with incredible views of the Bay Bridge and across to Kent Island.  Sandy Point gives you a sense of just how massive the Bay is and is a great place to picnic and let the kids run and swim.

Ballocity Indoor Playground at the Annapolis Recreation Center

Often overlooked, Ballocity is a brand new indoor playground at the Roger Pip Moyer Community Recreation Center located on Hilltop Ave.  If you are looking for what to with kids in Annapolis on a rainy day Ballocity is a great option.  Ballocity is an attraction that features multi-level platforms, interactive blasters, cannons and buckets that propel, throw, and dump thousands of foam balls.  If you are looking for more indoor fun for kids on a rainy day find our suggestions at 15 Places for Free Indoor Fun in Maryland and DC.