West Annapolis Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Annapolis
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 West Annapolis Hotel Deals
DoubleTree Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
Nice ataff
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
Fantastic
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
Louran at the front desk was excellent- my entire stay was great!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
Staff was super friendly, room and hotel clean loved the convenience of having two restaurants to choose from in the building and the across the street had more options. With kid friendly options. The pool was clean and perfectly situated. Parking was $11/24hrs which is cheap in my experience. My ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
No internet for two days and here for work. Have to go to local coffee shop to work. Management couldn’t care less
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
Other neighbourhoods around West Annapolis
Admiral Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Admiral Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Maryland Hall for Creative Arts.
Historic District
While visiting Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Maryland State House and William Paca House.
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Spa Creek and Ballet Theater of Maryland are top sights worth seeing.
Homewood
While there might not be top attractions in Homewood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Maryland Hall for Creative Arts and Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Winchester-on-the-Severn
While there might not be top attractions in Winchester-on-the-Severn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jonas Green State Park and Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
