Oyster Harbor Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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.

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.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Attempt the nerve-racking drive across this long and notoriously scary bridge, which provides fabulous views of Chesapeake Bay for passengers.

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
"Very helpful staff, nice ambiance"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis

Sonesta ES Suites Annapolis

Courtyard by Marriott Annapolis
"It was great"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
"Can only get ice on the first floor, no smart tv, and mattress was hard."
Reviewed on 18 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.

