DMV Day Trip | Annapolis: Maryland’s Nautical Gem ⚓🌊

📍 Just 40 mins from DC—perfect for a coastal escape! 🍽️ Lunch at Chick & Ruth’s Delly Must-order: Crab cake ($25, huge portion—I only finished 2/3!) Hidden gem: Their creamy potato mash (no idea what it’s called but delicious!) Pro tip: Grab a queue number & explore Main Street while waiting. Souvenir alert: Bought a seashell for Mom —cute but pricey! ⚓ U.S. Naval Academy Bring ID + pass security to enter. Architecture: European vibes + uniformed cadets (shorts in winter?! Meanwhile, us in puffy coats ❄️). Gift shop: Snagged some academy merch! Missed: The on-site museum (next time!). 🍦 Annapolis Ice Cream Co. Flavors we loved: Blue Strawberry + Peach (ask for samples—their strawberry is fab too!). 🏛️ Maryland State House Perched on a hill (under renovation when we visited). 💡 Pro Tips 🗺️ Free maps on Main Street walls—super handy for sightseeing! #DMVtravel #AnnapolisEats #NavalAcademy