Cape St. John 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: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Cape St. John Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
"Everything was amazing. The team was professional and courteous. The breakfast was outstanding however, it should have been complimentary due to the cost of the stay."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
"Lamp was blinking Water only got warm in the shower"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026

Historic Inns of Annapolis
"We had an amazing stay at the Historic Inns of Annapolis and would absolutely stay here again. From the moment we arrived, the valet staff was incredible. Everyone was warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. One thing that really stood out was that they allowed us to keep our car with valet service ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"Good place to stay for a night and was cheap"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"Parking and staff"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Motel 6 Laurel, DC - Washington Northeast
"Clean room, good water pressure and excellent A/C; what more do you really need? Only complaint was that the bed was a bit lumpy. Will stay here again if I'm ever in this area."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Cape St. John

Historic District
While visiting Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Maryland State House and William Paca House.

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

Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Spa Creek and Ballet Theater of Maryland are top sights worth seeing.
Cape Saint Claire
While visiting Cape Saint Claire, you might make a stop by sights like Northern Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay.

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










