Oyster Harbor 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
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Oyster Harbor Hotel Deals
Historic Inns of Annapolis
A very quaint and historic inn. This was my second stay at the Inns and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Our room was beautiful however, the bathroom needs a little work. Some new caulking and a little elbow grease in the bathtub would help.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
Interior looked way better the exterior.. Rooms could use some maintenance....we e experienced toilet issues...the TV went up.. the door was janky which required us to move 2 times. The breakfast buffet food didn't have much season. Overall I'd give a 2.5/5. However one plus was that they did over ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Annapolis
Courtyard by Marriott Annapolis
It was great
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
Cortney. The Bartender was amazing.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Westin Annapolis
The staff is attentive and the hotel is clean and modern.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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 Carrs Beach and Bay Ridge 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 Bay Bridge Market Place Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
