Man2112: It sounds as though you and your father will have several days in the Annapolis area, and while Annapolis is very interesting with lots to see and do, you probably should plan on some fam tours of DC and Baltimore to fill in the extra few days. Washington has a good trolley tour that will get you to most places you probably would want to visit. Another interesting tour is the night tour of DC - usually less crowded and cooler, and some of the monuments really come alive at night - try the Korean War Memorial just southeast of the Vietnam Wall. Not too sure about B-more as much has changed since I haunted the place, but do know they have done a great job on the harbor area, and there also is Ft McHenry. Have a great trip with your dad and travel safely. I did a crosscountry drive with my dad, and it was really different from the trips as a kid, as you might imagine.