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The water meets new wine bars, swanky steakhouses and hidden gems in our guide to Annapolis.

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City Dock, the heart of Annapolis, teems with boats and boaters during warm summer days. In the winter, it's the city's bar and restaurant scene that crawls with visitors.

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Gill Cochran of Annapolis and his dog Lily set sail on the Chesapeake Bay; sailing is a common pastime for Annapolitans, who often converge for supper and beers at hangouts like the Boatyard in Eastport.

Gill Cochran of Annapolis and his dog Lily set sail on the Chesapeake Bay; sailing is a common pastime for Annapolitans, who often converge for supper and beers at hangouts like the Boatyard in Eastport.

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Danielle Wassum, 17 and her boyfriend Scott DelPrato, 16, of Princeton, New Jersey, hang out just outside the United States Naval Academy, among Annapolis's most popular destinations.

Danielle Wassum, 17 and her boyfriend Scott DelPrato, 16, of Princeton, New Jersey, hang out just outside the United States Naval Academy, among Annapolis's most popular destinations.

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One of the most popular attractions for kids? Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake (www.chesapeakepirates.com), which decks kids out like pirates, complete with admirable facial hair, and sets sail in search of treasure.

One of the most popular attractions for kids? Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake (www.chesapeakepirates.com), which decks kids out like pirates, complete with admirable facial hair, and sets sail in search of treasure.

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For watching the boats come in and for catching a prime view of the sunset, few places match City Dock.

For watching the boats come in and for catching a prime view of the sunset, few places match City Dock.

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There's a lot to like about the funky new spot Red Red Wine, which was opened on Main Street at the end of July by Fox news anchor Brian Bolter and his wife. There are 40 wines by the glass, interesting flights with cute names such as 'Baby Got Blanc, and wines on tap.

There's a lot to like about the funky new spot Red Red Wine, which was opened on Main Street at the end of July by Fox news anchor Brian Bolter and his wife. There are 40 wines by the glass, interesting flights with cute names such as "Baby Got Blanc, and wines on tap.

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And with its baroque-meets-urban decor, Red Red Wine has quickly emerged as a late-night destination for Annapolis visitors looking for a less pubby atmosphere.

And with its baroque-meets-urban decor, Red Red Wine has quickly emerged as a late-night destination for Annapolis visitors looking for a less pubby atmosphere.

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On Main Street, almost hidden in plain sight among prissy shops full of sundresses is Horse Boutique, which carries labels more likely to be found in New York than Annapolis.

On Main Street, almost hidden in plain sight among prissy shops full of sundresses is Horse Boutique, which carries labels more likely to be found in New York than Annapolis.

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Horse Boutique's sea of navy, gray and black designer duds are better suited for a night in the city than a night on the water, and that's what makes it so refreshing.

Horse Boutique's sea of navy, gray and black designer duds are better suited for a night in the city than a night on the water, and that's what makes it so refreshing.

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For the best cocktails, think Level on West Street, which has since 2009 been a hot spot both for its craft cocktails and for its small plates (many of which are vegetarian-friendly, and made with locally grown fare). Pictured: Bonnie Maloy and Kymberly Dunning at the bar.

For the best cocktails, think Level on West Street, which has since 2009 been a hot spot both for its craft cocktails and for its small plates (many of which are vegetarian-friendly, and made with locally grown fare). Pictured: Bonnie Maloy and Kymberly Dunning at the bar.

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Level is as urbane as Annapolis gets; craft cocktails are a specialty.

Level is as urbane as Annapolis gets; craft cocktails are a specialty.

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You can dock your boat at Pusser's in Annapolis, the spot on the water for a beachy Painkiller.

You can dock your boat at Pusser's in Annapolis, the spot on the water for a beachy Painkiller.

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The Banneker-Douglass Museum in Annapolis was built on the site of Anne Arundel County's first African American church. Today, the free museum is a way to learn about the state's incredibly rich African American history and tradition.

The Banneker-Douglass Museum in Annapolis was built on the site of Anne Arundel County's first African American church. Today, the free museum is a way to learn about the state's incredibly rich African American history and tradition.

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Among the displays at the Banneker-Douglass Museum are photos highlighting the local civil rights movement.

Among the displays at the Banneker-Douglass Museum are photos highlighting the local civil rights movement.

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