Welcome to Annapolis

• Our visits last up to 30 minutes.
• We ask our seniors to start by introducing you to Key (even if you know us, you might hear something new about us) and then we like to offer conversation between us.
• We have a "question jar" to initiate dialogue if needed!
• If we do not have a senior who might be looking at your school or can not attend the meeting then I will have a chance to catch up with you and perhaps walk around our campus.

The Key School is located at:
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
Click here for Directions

410.263.9231 main number
443.321.7883 Laura's direct number
www.keyschool.org/collegeadvising

Park in the school’s main lot, at the corner of Hillsmere Drive and Carroll Drive. The entrance to the lot is on Hillsmere Drive, just after you pass Carroll Drive.

We are located in the Carroll House. It's the red house at the top of the parking lot as you turn into the lot off of Hillsmere Drive. There is a sign out front that says, "College Advisor," and there are normally spots open immediately outside Carroll House.

Campus Map

• Annapolis High School (IB)
• Archbishop Spalding High School
• Broadneck High School
• Indian Creek School
• Severn School
• Severna Park High School
• South River High School (STEM)
• St. Mary's High School

If you are coming to town to stay, here are a few suggestions of local places to grab a bite or a coffee on the go, or to settle down for a great meal. Click the name of the establishment for directions.

Coffee/Tea/Caffeine

• Bitty & Beau's Coffee (downtown)
• The Red Bean (downtown, also makes homemade ice cream)
• Rise Up Coffee (close to Whole Foods and Target/Annapolis Towne Center)
• Ceremony Coffee Roasters (gourmet brews)
• Starbucks (just around the corner)
• Dunkin' Donuts (just up the street from campus)

Breakfast

• Naval Bagels (West Annapolis)
• Main & Market (around the corner from Key)
• Chick & Ruth's Delly (downtown, an Annapolis legend)
• Miss Shirley's (downtown, a Maryland legend)
• Iron Rooster (downtown, water view)
• Light House Bistro (downtown, local social enterprise)

Lunch Close to Campus

• Annapolis Smokehouse Tavern
• Grump's Cafe
• Main & Market
• Eastport Kitchen
• Palate Pleasers (carry out)

Lunch or Dinner in Downtown Annapolis
We're only four miles from downtown and it's a great place to eat and explore.

• Middleton Tavern (local seafood, historic landmark)
• McGarvey's (local seafood)
• Joss (sushi)
• Tsunami (sushi)
• Level (small plates, local fare)
• Boatyard Bar and Grill (little bit of everything, great local spot)
• Ram's Head Tavern (pub fare, try the back patio if it's nice)
• Fox's Den (great cozy spot for wood fired pizza)
• O'Briens (local bar)
• Chick & Ruth's Delly (breakfast all day, amazing milkshakes, famous local establishment)
• Iron Rooster (comfort food with a twist, ie. homemade pop-tarts)
• Vin 909 (small and cozy, wood fired pizza and extensive wine list)
• Market House (quick bites, carry out, oysters, and a variety of local foods)
• Lemongrass (Thai)
• Light House Bistro (simple, delicious food, and a great, local social cause)
• Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls (the best lobster roll you'll find anywhere outside of Maine)
• Preserve (sustainable, local ingredients)

There are so many amazing things to do here in our hometown! Here are just a few of our favorites. Click on the location for directions.

• U.S. Naval Academy (enter on foot to tour or walk around the campus, or catch a sporting event, bring your license/ID with you to gain entrance!)
• Paca House and Gardens (local history)
• Quiet Waters Park (down the street from campus, extensive trails for running/walking)
• Annapolis Maritime Museum (devoted to the ecology, maritime history, and arts of the Chesapeake)
• Maryland State House (oldest state capitol in continuous, legislative use)
• Banneker-Douglass Museum (dedicated to preserving Maryland's African-American heritage)
• Maryland Federation of Art (oldest, continuously operating non-profit gallery in the state)
• Watermark Tours or Water Taxis (view Annapolis from the water)
• Westfield Mall and Annapolis Town Center (shopping)