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
AERIAL TRAM TOUR - HALF DAY PASS Rainforest Adventures Jacó
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Half Day Private Bus Tour of Annapolis Up to 13 people
Our pick of the best Anchorage Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
Great place!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Upon entering the entire stay was a 10. The valet, seperate, were very courteous. The front desk staff were friendly and extremely helpful. The hotel was decorated for Christmas and was very festive. The room was clean and very roomy. The location could not have been better, directly across from ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
Excellent from check in to check out, highly recommend!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gambrills
Super awesome staff. Clean building. Nice breakfast w/ good coffee.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
Great location, nice and clean
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown
Evening bar staff was exceptional, as was the crew at the check-in desk. Excellent recommendations for places to eat. This hotel is within walking distance of everything we wanted to see and do. So much history here, cool stores, venues, and not far from the bay.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Anchorage
Annapolis Cove
While Annapolis Cove isn't home to many top sights, Bay Ridge Beach and Carrs 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.
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
Hunt Meadows
While Hunt Meadows isn't home to many top sights, Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Maryland Hall for Creative Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
