Bay Ridge 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Bay Ridge Hotel Deals
Historic Inns of Annapolis
"Nice friendly people. Great location."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
"This property is old and they are working on improving it; however, we paid a premium price for a good brand that was not up to the standards of its name. We will not be staying there again."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Annapolis, MD
"The hotel in general needs updating badly. Carpet seems dirty in the room and in the general area. Mold in the bathroom on the ceiling in shower area and above the door frame. AC unit is loud while running and elevator broke down just before we arrived for a few days. Luckily, we had only one flight ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Annapolis
"great"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Westin Annapolis
"clean room, restaurant and bar on premises, easy parking"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
"Love this hotel! Second time there."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bay Ridge
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.
Oyster Harbor
If you're spending some time in Oyster Harbor, Northern Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hillsmere
While visiting Hillsmere, you might make a stop by sights like Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Great Frogs Winery.
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
