Annapolis is Maryland’s historic waterfront capital—compact and walkable—offering colonial charm, a lively downtown of seafood restaurants, bars and live music, the U.S. Naval Academy, and easy access to sailing, kayaking and waterfront trails, so multi‑week stays feel like a mini vacation rather than a dead‑end assignment.
Baltimore (≈30 miles) and Washington, D.C. (≈30–35 miles) are easy drives or train rides for big‑city museums, sports, airports and nightlife, giving you small‑town charm with straightforward access to major‑city amenities.