Directions

The Philip Merrill Environmental Center is only a few short miles from downtown Annapolis. Visit the CBF website for directions from your location. Please keep in mind that the turn off into the venue is hard to find and Google Maps has you pass it, so keep an eye out for balloons and signs on the road for Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Transport

From Annapolis to Venue

Towne Transport will take guests from downtown Annapolis to the venue starting at 4:00pm on Saturday, May 21, 2016. They will pick up from the Loews and O'Callaghan's Hotels. 4:00pm Loews, 4:o5 O'Callaghan's, departing for venue at 4:15pm.

Shuttles will take guests back to downtown Annapolis at 10:00pm and 11:00pm.

From BWI airport to Annapolis

Go Airport Shuttle provides shuttle service from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Annapolis. Fee is approximately $40. Reserve your spot online.

Parking

The Philip Merrill Environmental Center (Chesapeake Bay Foundation headquarters) has plenty of parking. If you are not staying in downtown and/or would rather drive, you can park at the venue in the gravel parking lot in front. You may leave your car over night as long as you pick it up by noon on Sunday May 22, 2016.

Annapolis has a lot of great options for accommodations! Historic hotels, cute B&B's, or individual house rentals through vrbo.com or airbnb.  

We have rooms blocked off for wedding guests at a few hotels in downtown Annapolis, listed below. Mention the Diamond-Mulligan wedding when you book to get the group discount or use the links below to book online.

Due to Naval Academy Commissioning Week hotels are booking up quickly. We are only able to hold the blocked rooms until April 6, 2016. Please make sure to book your accommodations as soon as possible!

Annapolis is the capital of Maryland and has a rich history. It is a small town that has character and plenty of sights to see over a long weekend. It is also just a short drive away from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Below are just a few options for food, fun, and adventure.

Eat & Drink

From fancy French fare to late night pub bites, Annapolis has plenty of dining options for every taste. We recommend checking out some of the small cafes and uniquely themed restaurants, such as Preserve. But don't hesitate to utilize Yelp and other online review apps to ensure a great meal.

Play

Annapolis is a sailing town. If you have time you should definitely try and get out on the water. Rent a kayak, canoe, or SUP; take a water tour on one of the many beautiful boats; charter your own and go fishing!

Annapolis is also the home of the U.S. Naval Academy, which is right in downtown. While you are in town, take a tour of the beautiful campus.

Explore

Discover the history of Annapolis. Visit the Maryland State House, the oldest state house in continuous legislative use and the only one to have served as the nation’s capital. Annapolis is also home to the state’s official museum of African American heritage. Overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, the Annapolis Maritime Museum demonstrates the area’s rich maritime heritage and ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. You can also experience the character and history of the city by wandering the charming neighborhoods.