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1. Explore downtown Annapolis
Annapolis is Maryland?s capital city, but you?ll quickly discover it?s nothing like Baltimore. The walkable city is easy to maneuver with the kids or hitch a ride on the free Circulator bus, which operates daily and does a loop around the city. On Main Street, you?ll find charming boutiques, shops, art galleries and kid-friendly museums including the Annapolis Maritime Museum where kids can check out the oyster-focused aquarium and climb aboard a locally built workboat. If the weather?s nice, grab an ice cream and relax at the City Dock. Kids can feed the ducks, watch the boats and hang out with the bronze statue of Alex Haley, the author of Roots. 
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Several quaint restaurants and cafes in Annapolis offer respite when tired little feet need a break. Not sure what to order" Get the crab! Crab cakes and the soft-shell crab are staples foods. And yes, Old Bay seasoning is your friend?it comes on almost everything (fries, dip and even ice cream!) and you will love it. Be sure to crab a can to take home in your suitcase. For families looking to experience some classic Chesapeake fare and delicious seafood, you?ll definitely want to dine at Carol?s Creek Cafe. The sea scallops rolled in shredded phyllo with lump crab and shrimp sauce will make your mouth water. 
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3. Visit the U.S. Naval Academy
Take the kids for a tour of ...