Great dates in Annapolis don't have to be expensive. $20–$40/person (City Dock walk + crab cake) — that range covers a genuinely fun night out with nothing to apologize for.. This guide builds a full three-stop itinerary around the city's best no-cost and low-cost options.
The Annapolis Budget-Friendly Date Itinerary
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Annapolis Harbor is full of sailboats year-round — sunset sailing charters on the Chesapeake Bay are the city's signature romantic experience. The Wednesday evening sailing races (spring-fall) are free to watch from City Dock.
After annapolis harbor & sailing, head to West Street for dinner. $65–$110/person — that range covers a full sit-down meal without feeling extravagant. Maryland blue crabs eaten the traditional way — newspaper-covered tables, wooden mallets, Old Bay seasoning — is a uniquely Annapolis date.
End the night in Eastport. Maryland blue crabs eaten the traditional way — newspaper-covered tables, wooden mallets, Old Bay seasoning — is a uniquely Annapolis date. The key is not calling it a night too early — the after-party is where the date moves from "good" to "unforgettable."
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