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Shopping in and around Annapolis has an incredible variety of options in terms of the atmosphere and selection.
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here is so much history in Annapolis, and many of the downtown area shops capture the essence of this old city, its maritime heritage, and its unique style. Perhaps best known is the downtown Historic District, comprised of the City Dock, Main Street, Maryland Avenue, State Circle, West Street, and the West Annapolis area. These neighborhood-style shops have a distinctive flavor bringing something unique to our shopping experience. Main Street and the City Dock showcase a pleasant mixture of quality, locally-owned specialty shops side-by-side with some smaller chain stores. Maryland Avenue and State Circle charm us with small, unique shops catering to your home, even your pets. Inner West Street is home to some wonderful new shops and galleries, interspersed with happening restaurants and the bars of our nightlife scene. All are set in the midst of Annapolis’ unsurpassed historic architecture. Upper West Street, the new kid on the block, offers style and living-here shopping opportunities that everyone can enjoy. Another great place to browse small shops and enjoy a quiet stroll down quaint streets is West Annapolis. Here, out by the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, you can choose from antiques, galleries, and specialty shops. There is plenty of free parking, too. For mall aficionados, Westfield Shopping, Arundel Mills, Harbour Center, Festival at Riva, South River Shops, Town Center at Parole, and smaller venues offer a variety of nationally-known shopping options. And, as with any growing area, we love our specialty shops along highways and byways. 42 Lifestyles in Annapolis
Annapolis area shops are justly proud of their reputation for customer service, and you will find friendly and helpful assistance everywhere you visit. No matter what time of year you choose, Annapolis offers a shopping experience that will make you want to return again and again to our local shops! If you want to shop digitally, use Annapolis’ own local ‘deal site’, LandmarksGreatDeals.com, where you can save 25% to 50% on shopping, food and other activities.