The Pride of Baltimore II tall ship makes City Dock in Annapolis port for the weekend in celebration of Maryland Day. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) Henry Stone, 3, peeks through a hatch into the ship.

The Maryland Federation of Art hosts their 24th annual Paint Annapolis competition drawing Plein Air artists to Annapolis to compete in the week long event.

The historic charm and maritime allure of Annapolis, Maryland, have landed the city a coveted spot on *CNN Travel*’s list of “America’s Best Towns to Visit” for ...