Beck was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and made the stories fun and spooky and always made…read moresure everyone was safe. The tour was an easy walk and the physical buildings where the hauntings took place were an excellent backdrop to complement Beck's tales of death and murder. Beck's use of a lantern to make sure no one got lost was a nice touch. My only suggestion would be that the tour guides use a microphone to ensure everyone can hear them. No one in my party of five complained, but I could hear others in our tour group mention to each other that it was a little tough to hear and the ambient noise didn't help. It was summer so there was a lot of activity around us throughout various parts of the tour. The only other thing I would have liked is if we actually got to go into the places where we stopped. Perhaps this is beyond the control of the tour operator, and I certainly would not expect to go into the house that is currently inhabited, but I felt this was worth mentioning.

Spirit Nan was a charming guide who took us on a lovely walking tour of some Annapolis' ghostly…read morehomes. We learned about the ghosts' family histories and most recent sightings. It was an hour long, and we thoroughly enjoyed her storytelling, expertise, and friendliness.

Amazing experience on the Gem tour. Mr. John is so knowledgeable with the academy. Thank you Mr…read more John for the outstanding experience. Highly recommended!

I saw online that USNA was offering an "Anchors Aweigh Music Tour" as one of their tour offerings…read more It sounded interesting so I booked it for myself & my husband as part of our day of anniversary activities. We met the guide at the Visitors Center, and watched a video/PowerPoint presentation for about a half an hour, to learn background about the history of the Academy, and the life of Charles Zimmerman, the composer of the well known anthem (written for the class of 1907). Then we did a walking tour of the Academy, with some stops being those of a typical tour and others focused on the musical history of the place. We saw the noon formation of the plebes, saw the obelisk they climb to become upperclassmen, & learned about some other musical connections to the USNA, including Frances Scott Key and the Zimmerman bandstand. At the end, there was a woodwind trio concert in the amazing chapel, which is worth a tour all by itself. Our guide was great and it was really a nice activity.

Had such a fun experience here on a girls trip!…read more Checking in was a breeze. They had my keys (yes old school keys!!) in a little envelope and the staff was so efficient and friendly. Plus there was bubbly!! My room was on the second floor facing the bay and it was so dreamy. The room was spacious and comfortable. My only complaint is that there wasn't any outlets close to the bed to be able to charge my devices, so I had to do it in the bathroom. We swam in the pool, played bocce and cornhole, used the paddle boards (watch out for jellyfish and sharks!!), and bought s'mores supplies to roast around the fire pits. I loved being able to walk around barefoot as their grass is so soft. The Breakfast spread was pretty typical of a hotel -- muffins, bagels, oatmeal, cereal, yogurt, fruit, and hot coffee.

I'm so late in posting this review and was reminded to do so when I went to look into booking…read moreanother stay with my family for this summer. In October, I stayed in the Wylder Hotel for a quick weekend away. It was my first time and I have to say it was the most relaxing and peaceful trip. The hotel's property is spacious and beautiful with a stunning view of the water. There are fire pits around the property to gather around, have a drink, roast marshmallows or just watch the sun go down. There is also a restaurant attached to the hotel which was perfect for having drinks and dinner at for a resort kind of vibe. The sauna on the property with a cold water plunge was incredible! You can sign up at the front desk for your session. The pool is another amazing amenity on the property to add to relaxation and fun. In the morning, there is a continental breakfast prepared. You are able to take your coffee and/ breakfast to any of the seating options. I found some really comfortable couches outside that were perfect to wake up to. They supply a bunch of community games as well. The room I stayed in was was on the smaller side. However, it didn't impact my stay. The bed was comfortable! The room was clean. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Like I said, I'm making another trip back but this time with my family and I can't wait to show them around and have a fun and peaceful weekend with them as well.

10/10. My husband and stayed during the week to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. The staff could…read morenot have been more accommodating and friendly. Breakfast was delicious and included each morning. The shuttle to and from St. Michael's was convenient and was a great way for us to explore the town. We will absolutely be back!

Lovely place, extremely responsive staff, and nice amenities. What more do you want? We spent 3…read morenights there in August and had a lovely time. Room was decent size, and bed was excellent. Sat outside in the early morning and watched the sun rise over a cove. Took out kayaks and paddleboards in the afternoon, and then had a drink. Ate dinner one night at the restaurant, and it was good. The breakfasts were fresh-cooked each morning, and substantial. They have a Keurig and other free drinks 24/7, which is good for me because I wake up before dawn. We did have a couple of minor problems, but the staff took care of them immediately and without any fuss. I really appreciate that type of service because often you get a reluctant and slow response, or the hotel doesn't have the resources to fix the problem. If there's one thing to warn about, it's that The Oaks is heavily into the wedding business, and that drives its entire strategy. So you can't get a room on a weekend if there's a wedding booked, and you can't get into the restaurant for dinner, either. And thus on the nights when you can get into the restaurant, it's typically full because folks from the nearby towns like to come, plus the hotel guests. If you see a complaint on Yelp, most likely it's due to the rather limited access to the restaurant and the weird rules about when it's available. In sum, this is an expensive place, but it's worth it for a quiet, romantic, scenic getaway.

I have been a tour docent for Thomas Point Lighthouse going on 4 years now. We have always used…read morethe Sharp's Island with Chesapeake Lights. Captain Mike, and now Captain Gary, have always been fantastic at keeping all passengers safe and happy. They are very knowledgeable about the bay, the lighthouses and history. Doing the tours and being on the water is my most favorite thing to do. Captain Gary is super kind and funny as well. My boyfriend and I hope to do one of his other tours soon. I highly recommend this Captain and his boat. I was blessed to be on the surprise wedding tour and posted a few pics. I would have to say it was one of the best tours ever.

We spent a long, splendid day on the Northern Lights Expedition! This was our second trip with…read moreChesapeake Lighthouses, so we had seen the first couple, but after lunch we went all the way up to Pooles Island to see the oldest lighthouse on the bay! We went into the Baltimore area and saw range lights and a veterans hospital that was spooky but cool! We passed a bunch of ships on the way back and loved a long day on the bay!

Pretty amazing little hotel. The room with the jacuzzi top is great. The food at the restaurant…read moreis pretty good as well.

While the staff were exceptional, particularly Nicole, the hotel is overdue for renovations. The…read morebar area is very dated and could be designed much better. The main lobby carpet was filthy and generally wasn't very clean. The pool area was nice, but the sun chairs were dirty with green algae and were not cleaned on a daily basis and the elevator interiors doors were grimy with fingerprints the entire weekend. Great location but certainly overpriced for the $515/Night price tag.

We took the history and food walking tour of Annapolis this past Saturday, and had a great time…read more Our tour guide, Carolyn, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Her love of Annapolis was obvious. Food was varied, excellent, and plentiful; neither one of us was hungry for dinner that night!Will certainly return to a couple of the restaurants we visited and tour some of the buildings she talked about. A great way to get a sense of Annapolis and a lot of good food.

Started 7 minutes late due to other patrons being late (they were looking for parking), so don't…read morefret if you are running a little bit late. Our tour guide was an energetic, knowledgable young woman named Sam. Historic stops included: St. Anne's Parish, Maryland State House, Shiplap House, Maryland State Capitol Building, and some other random street corners where the tour guide pointed out some notable buildings/historic sites. We stood outside while Sam discussed some interesting history and culture of the town and each attraction. The tour guide discussed and recommended other establishments around the area (she pointed them out along the route) that were not on the tour, including places to eat, drink, and buy souvenirs. I really appreciated that aspect of the tour. See the pictures for the food stops and menu. The food was really great, with the exception of the tacos. The cream of crab soup at the Federal House was FANTASTIC. This was a pretty incredible way to experience and learn about Annapolis, and just a great afternoon outing. I highly recommend it.

What a stunning venue for events. It's tucked away right off of exit 24 on Route 50, but you need…read moreto watch the signs. Trees are good at hiding it, as it's slightly down a hill. It has plenty of parking, and plenty of entrances. When you step inside the main one, there's a huge floor t o set up tables or whatever you need. There's a kitchen, bar, and bathrooms towards the back, and a whole second level! You can set up things like a photo booth, a food booth, and more... and there's even another hidden room. There's so much potential! Having attended a wedding at this venue and interacted with the staff, I appreciated how professional and willing to answer any questions everyone was. I genuinely have nothing to complain about -- connect with the staff and make your event visions come to life!