Oyster Harbor Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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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 Highlights Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Colonial Annapolis and Naval Academy Half Day Private Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Oyster Harbor Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
Fantastic
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
Very close to several restaurants and the mall is close as well. Golf course is within 15 mins
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Historic Inns of Annapolis
Clean room, friendly staff, and the PERFECT location for walking downtown Annapolis.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown
I’m not a fan of pets in hotels, so it was particularly disturbing to step into the elevator and find pet feces. Guests next to us were questionable. Slamming against furniture and yelling and screaming meant a disturbed sleep. Not the property’s fault, but the response to my phone call to the front ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
Not sure but it’s a great location
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Annapolis
The room was clean, bed comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oyster Harbor

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.

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.

Anchorage
Anchorage might not have many top sights, but Carrs Beach and Bay Ridge Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

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.

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

