Annapolis City Dock

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City Dock is at the heart of the Historic District, where many of the city's orginal 18th century buildings still stand. In fact, the skyline of Annapolis harbor has remained much the same for hundreds of years.

Here you'll find the Market House, harbormaster's office, work boats, tour boats, pleasure craft, and visiting ships. Numerous shops and restaurants line the waterfront. Sightseeing cruises and water taxis leave from the dock regularly.

Throughout the year, at nearly any time of day, locals and visitors are drawn to the water and scenes of City Dock. Whether it's an after-dinner stroll or lunchtime on a sunny bench, the dock is the center of the town's activities.

During the summer, the area — including Susan B. Campbell Park — hosts outdoor Navy band concerts and festivities. In the fall, the largest in-water boat shows in the world are held. During the holidays, you'll see a display of sailboats all decked out with Christmas lights.

Located at the foot of City Dock, you'll see the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley memorial, commemorating the site where the young African, immortalized in Alex Haley's "Roots," was sold into slavery in the 18th century. The sculpture features a life-size sculpture of Alex Haley reading to children.