Annapolis is the capital of Maryland sitting on the Chesapeake Bay with an approximate population of 40,000. Annapolis offers: Beaches and Ocean and  mountains for hiking and skiing just car rides away. Walk the cobblestone streets lined with 18th century homes, visit centuries old taverns and pubs and walk to historical sites and monuments dating back to 1650.  Baltimore, MD is just 25 miles away with Washington DC just 50 miles away.