Beautiful, remote peninsula that goes out where the temperature is much cooler on a hot day because…read moreof the breezes from the water. This was in April so the water was still cold from the winter, but I still can imagine relief on a hot day.

Bottom Line: An Anne Arundel County park a bit off the beaten path with limited access during the…read morepeak-season but lovely views of the Bay year round. Thomas Point Park in Annapolis is a county park that offers beautiful views of the Thomas Point Lighthouse, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the bay in general. There is a pavilion that can be rented and a day camping area but I believe what makes this park so popular in the summer months is that its a good fishing spot. As the name implies, the park is on a point of land that jets out into the bay offering great views of the water year round. From November through March visitors can drive into the park without paying a fee. But if you are wanting to drive into the park April though October then you need to obtain a permit and I think they can be a bit tricky to come by. Permits are sold at Quiet Waters Park and sold on a limited first come, first served basis. A limited number of daily permits are sold each morning and a total of 75 monthly permits are sold each month on the last Thursday of the prior month. So yeah, a little tricky but its understandable that admission to this small park, which is accessible through a residential neighborhood, needs to be limited.

Signing up was straightforward. Be prepared to look for a trailer at the back of a residential…read moreapartment complex parking lot. Once there, it's a tiny walk to the kayaks and dock. Entry is well supervised and easy. We chose the Blue Moon kayaking tour. Loaded up at sunset with little lanterns, paddled along a tributary of the Severn River to admire the sky, trees, birds. sailboats, pleasant architecture of the residences on the banks. Quite serene but if you're expecting Nature Only, you'll be disappointed because it is surprisingly built up. Still we enjoyed it immensely bc we'd never seen this lifestyle before. Our guide was informative about the ecosystem and everyone got to enjoy the blue moonrise. Paddling back in the dark was fine. Loved rocking in the wake of a passing boat or two. Highly recommend.

The staff was amazing and the water was perfect!!! I love this location; there is a lot less boat…read moretraffic than the other location.

Great experience!…read more Took my five kids to check out Captain Chris and the SEA DRAGON this weekend. It was a fantastic kid based introduction to sport fishing, conservation, and ecological education. I would highly recommend this experience to all, especially with those who have kids who want to learn to fish and you as the parent know nothing about!

I've been trying to get my family to catch this fishing wave but not all members are supportive…read morelol. But finally I found an experience that all parties could appreciate. My son surely enjoyed himself...he caught plenty of fish and learned a lot from the captain as far as fishing and the area we traveled. This trip is perfect for little ones and adults just wanting to get out and learn. I'd come back time and time again for a reasonable priced day out on the water. Great communication by the staff before and after the experience. The website gives you all of the information in advance so that you are well prepared. Book a trip and see for yourself...there's even a little crabbing too. Awesome trip

We spent our Fourth of July at Terrapin and it was absolutely wonderful! From being welcomed at the…read moredesk (I am so sorry I can't remember his name!), to our awesome guides Justin and Jasmine, to Scott who helped at the swing and doing the belay to get us down - we truly enjoyed the whole experience (despite the unbearable heat this weekend). Justin and Jasmine made sure we stayed hydrated, and regularly brought us into the air conditioning to avoid overheating. They ensured our safety every moment we were there. The rope course was insanely fun, the giant swing and zip line were a blast and our favorite part was honestly the rock climbing! Justin and Jasmine were fantastic - we will definitely come back (preferably not during a heat wave haha) and hope they will be our guides again - every single person today made it memorable for my family! Thank you so much!!!

Chaperoned my Kids to the park as an incentive, nick was pretty cool handling the group. Although…read morethe weather was cloudy over cast and wet, the venue was worth the trip.

I signed up for a pop up adult watercolor class this evening, making holiday cards. It was a great…read moreexperience. Each person's station was set up and well-supplied. The instructor, Cat, gave a demonstration of various watercolor techniques and then turned us loose to experiment a bit and then to make our own holiday cards. She circulated around the tables, gave feedback, and made suggestions. The location is easy to find and there is off-street parking right outside I will watch for more classes here.

My son took art classes in the fall 2024 and spring 2025. Couldn't wait for summer camp but…read moreunfortunately the ones he wanted filled up before we got him registered. Highly recommend and he can't wait to return. Their staff/art teachers (Ms. Kat and Ms. Montana) plus the owners (Allison is one) are genuinely amazing and you can tell art is their passion and working with kids.

Is someone dropping boxes upstairs? No, more like weights. Big elephant noises is coming from 24 Hr…read moreFitness upstairs. Took me a few seconds to figure out what was going on. This is a cute little outdoorsy sports store in the middle of Towne Centre. It's perfect for those who need something last minute. Not a huge store but they have the basics from bicycles to shoes, camping gear, work out clothes and ski jackets. I like how they have a little seating area near the door for a tired shopping partner or just to spend a few minutes looking through their book of hikes and sports activities in the area. They'll make copies of anything in there for you. The bulletin board calendar with volunteer vacations also caught my eye. Now I just need a traveling partner and some time off from work.

EMS is fantastic! They have a great selection of adventure items. Paddle boards, bikes, camping…read moregear, expensive sleeping bags, accessories of all types, sneakers, boots, clothes for all types of fun, go pro, balance boards, climbing gear, snacks, toys for the outdoors. Prices are a bit steep but that is to be expected of the quality items they are selling in Annapolis. Service has always been good.

I'm kinda shocked at the low rating because I absolutely love this Y location! I used to work out…read moreat the YMCA when I lived in California, and I've never seen a location as large and sprawling as this one. The Y in Arnold hosts so many great free exercises classes, fitness machines, workout and cooldown areas, multiple free weight areas, a massive rock climbing wall, basketball/pickleball courts, two pools, clean facilities, and daycare on site!! I mean the amenities here are just everything I could want in a gym, plus they have so many programs and activities for families. I can't wait until my son is a little older so he can do more of the kids' activities and summer camp here. Plus they have Waffle Wednesdays! Does it get any better than this? The only critique I would give is on the swim classes, which I signed my 2 year old son up for after leaving Goldfish Swim School. The toddler class didn't seem all that structured which was not what I was used to with swim lessons so I didn't feel like it was of much value for us. Plus they do not heat the pools in the winter so they were freezing.

Solid gym, lots of cardio machines, good selection of free weights, also having the sauna is good…read more Plenty of barbell racks to choose from if it's not too crowded. If I could change one thing I would ask they be open for more hours on weekends

I haven't found many places in the county like Pip Moyer. The indoor track that over looks the…read morebasketball courts reminds me of the CRC back at Maryland University. Most places like this either have ridiculous membership fees or you have to live in the neighborhood. The staff has been both friendly and helpful when I've needed them, and i'm looking forward to purchasing a 1 year pass for my family sooner than later. On a slow day it's given us an escape from sitting around the house, or just going out to eat. My kids love the rock climbing here, and when the pools open in the summer it just adds even more ways to stay active. If anyone knows something similar in the area, shoot me a message, because i'd love to check it out.

I just joined to use the gym and not only was I impressed with the membership costs, I am impressed…read morewith pretty much the entire facility. The parking lot looks packed all the time, but the inside is so huge i never have to wait for a treadmill, and if the cardio room is full, then there is also an indoor track I can use as a backup. The weight room is not overly huge, but it has enough choices to where its not lacking. The staff are friendly and helpful. I havent even checked out any of the classes, rock wall climb or the basketball and pickleball courts, but this place has everything you can think of for working out at a price that does not disappoint. You can sign up for 30 days, 60 or 90 days, or they also have a one year membership if you desire. I am usually NOT a gym person because my past experiences with other gyms, were not so good and way overpriced. No one tries to push you into getting a year membership if you arent ready. The staff are able to answer any of your questions. they also have child care that is free (for up to 2 hours)