Anchorage Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

U.S. Naval Academy
See where future generations of Navy and Marine Corps officers are trained at this historic federal service academy within a former fort in Annapolis harbor.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Attempt the nerve-racking drive across this long and notoriously scary bridge, which provides fabulous views of Chesapeake Bay for passengers.

Sandy Point State Park
Sunbathe on the beach, enjoy unrivaled views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and go hiking, swimming, fishing and boating in this vast park.

Maryland State House
Appreciate the superb architecture and fascinating history of America’s first peacetime capitol and the oldest state capitol still in legislative use.

Maryland Quiet Waters Park
Stroll along miles of trails through grassy parkland, hardwood forests and riverfront promenades and check out the visitor center at this pretty park.

William Paca House
Learn about the life and explore the historic home of 18th-century lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Paca.
Activities

Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Annapolis: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Anchorage Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
It was the best hotel we have stayed in, in a very long time. Loved it!!!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Historic Inns of Annapolis
The only thing that was not 100% amazing was the toilet in our room was small and short and so was the shower head. I am only 5’4” so there is no way my husband would have been able to use either at 6’2”…. Other than that it was such an incredible historic place with all the grandeur and old wonderful ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Annapolis
It was very impressive...the room was perfect and the staff wa s super helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Annapolis
It was great
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
The breakfast buffet was very nice. The server Flo was very nice.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

The Westin Annapolis
Certain staff seemed to be under the impression that they were much better than the patrons, and couldn’t take the time to give great support. Some were exemplary
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Anchorage

Annapolis Cove
While Annapolis Cove isn't home to many top sights, Carrs Beach and Bay Ridge Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oyster Harbor
If you're spending some time in Oyster Harbor, Northern Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Hillsmere
While visiting Hillsmere, you might make a stop by sights like Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Great Frogs Winery.

Arundel on the Bay
If you're spending some time in Arundel on the Bay, Northern Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Hunt Meadows
While Hunt Meadows isn't home to many top sights, Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Bay Bridge Market Place Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.

