Visit Oyster Harbor
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

AERIAL TRAM TOUR - HALF DAY PASS Rainforest Adventures Jacó

Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Our pick of the best Oyster Harbor Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
No hot shower in Suite for three days
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Historic Inns of Annapolis
Good location
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
Everything was great
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown
The room was beautiful. I loved the view. I loved everything about it. Plan on staying there again
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gambrills
Excellent
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Sonesta ES Suites Annapolis
clean and sanitized
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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 Bay Ridge Beach and Carrs 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 Spa Creek.

