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 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 West Annapolis Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
Great
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Clean room and very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
Great customer service and property was clean
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
The shuttle service and free breakfast
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Motel 6 Laurel, DC - Washington Northeast
The room was infested with ants, there wax a big gap about a quarter inch wide, around the door that let a lot of light in all night, the linens were mostly stained, there was a shower, no tub, slippery black slime on the shower floor, the room wax not big enough for 2 beds, but they squeezed them ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
It was ok. In the bathroom the shower didn't drain and toilet didn't flush correctly. Hallways smelled of weed.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Annapolis
Wardour
Though Wardour may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden.
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 Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Maryland State House.
