We recommend heading straight for one of the parking garages listed below and plan on spending the day in downtown Annapolis. This is the easiest and most stress-free way to visit downtown Annapolis, Maryland. There is a ton of shopping, dining, and attractions within an easy walk from the Annapolis Holiday Market. If planning on bringing a large group, tour buses can drop off at the entrance to the Annapolis Holiday Market. Street parking has strictly enforced time limits.

 

Annapolis Holiday Market Location

1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

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Free Parking at

Calvert Street Parking Garage, 19 St. Johns Street

(Open every weekday evening by 6 pm and all-day Saturday and Sunday)

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On-street parking on commercial streets is free for the first 3 hours.

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Paid Parking at

Hilman Parking Garage 150 Gorman Street. 

Gotts Court Parking Garage, 25 Northwest Street

Whitmore Parking Garage, 25 Clay Street ($6 until 4 pm and $2 after 4 pm and Free on Sunday until 4 pm)

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Free shuttles from the following Annapolis parking garages

Knighton Parking Garage, 1A Colonial Ave 

Park Place Parking Garage, 1 Park Place 

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Click here for additional parking tips

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Downtown Annapolis Shopping, Dining, Tours & Entertainment options

Click here for more information

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Visitor Services

Visit Annapolis Visitors Center 26 West Street

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Group Travel

Bus and Tour Groups are welcome. If your group likes free admission to Christmas Markets and Kris Kringle Markets this event is for your group. Large groups needing help with lodging or dining can contact Elizabeth Joyner, Visit Annapolis Director of Group Travel 410-280-0445, ext. 306

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Dining Partners that can handle large group reservations within a block or 2 of the holiday market

Latitude 38, Iron Rooster, Middleton Tavern, Annapolis Market House, McGarvey's Saloon, Federal House, 1771 Restaurant, Buddys Crab and Ribs, Obrien's Restaurant, Pussers Caribbean Grill, and Harry Browne's.​

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Lodging Partners with a short walk to the holiday market

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134 Prince Boutique Hotel,134 Prince George Street

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Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, 80 Compromise Street

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Flag House Inn, 26 Randall Street

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Georgian House, 170 Duke of Gloucester Street

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Gibson's Lodgings of Annapolis, 110 Prince George Street

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Reynolds Tavern, 7 Church Circle

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Arriving by boat

Check with the Annapolis Harbormasters office (1 Dock Street) for docking and mooring options

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Pets

Busy venues like this are not always the best venue for pets. We recommend that they are left at home. If you bring a pet, it must be friendly and leashed.

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Waterfront Safety

This event is next to the water, so make sure you are aware of your surroundings and do not allow kids to roam near the water unattended.

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Bathrooms

Are available at the Harbormasters office (1 Dock Street)

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First Aid

Is available at the Harbormasters office (1 Dock Street)

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Rain, Snow, or Shine

This event is rain, snow, or shine. If the weather affects any portion of the event, we will update the website.

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Map

The map below highlights parking garages and the Annapolis Holiday Market location.

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