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Location:

 38°58.20 N  76°29.96 W  in Spa Creek

Anchorages:

bulletSpa Creek for excellent protection
bulletBack Creek
bulletCity Moorings:  call harbormaster on VHF ??

Marinas:

Multiple, prices unknown

Cruiser Amenities:

bulletDinghy docks at the end of every road leading to Spa Creek
bulletGarbage cans at dinghy docks
bulletWest Marine:  second largest store in USA

Transportation:

bulletWater Taxi on VHF 68
bulletCity buses
bulletRental Cars:  Enterprise
bulletTaxis
bulletShuttle to airports: 

Provisions:

Rent a car to access major suppliers:
bulletSafeway on Forest Drive
bulletTrader Joe's:  ?? north of Highway 50 for discount gourmet foods
bulletSam's:  ?? north of Highway 50

Attractions:

bulletGood natural harbor
bulletUS Naval Academy
bulletUS Sailboat Show every October
Internet Access:
bulletHistoric District:  City Dock Cafe (18 Market Place, 410-269-0961), no charge
bulletEastport:  Cafe Gurus on Back Creek (601 Second Street, 410-295-0601), no charge
bulletas of October, 2005, the Easton Public Library provided terminal access to the internet, but not wireless access
bulletBarnes & Noble at $4/2 hours over FreedomLink

Restaurants:

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Historic District:  Buddy's Cafe and Ribs (100 Main Street, 410-269-1800), good value for lunch

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Historic District:  Middletown Tavern (2 Market Place, 410-263-3323) where the locals eat

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Eastport:  Adam's Ribs (921C Chesapeake Avenue, 410-267-0064), easy walk from Spa Creek or Back Creek anchorages

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Eastport:  Cafe Gurus (601 Second Street, 410-295-0601),  coffee house for lunch with wireless internet

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Eastport:  Carrol's Creek Cafe (410 Severn Street, 410-263-8102) for half price appetizers during Happy Hour

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Eastport:  Grump's Cafe (117 Hillsmere Drive, 410-267-0229) immediately to right of West Marine for breakfast and lunch

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Annapolis Mall area:  Fuddruckers (175 Jennifer Road, 410-266-8030) for great value

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Riva:  Mike's Restaurant and Crabhouse on the South River (3030 Old Riva Road, 410-956-2784, www.mikescrabhouse.com) for genuine Maryland seafood fare

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