West Annapolis Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Annapolis
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 West Annapolis Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
"Parking area felt safe. I did not try the food."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
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Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
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Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"Stayed here while in town for a graduation. The free breakfast and parking were great to have. Close the airport and freeways. Needs some updating, but since we were traveling with the kids, it worked for what we needed."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Motel 6 Laurel, DC - Washington Northeast
"Clean room friendly staff quiet location A+"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
"This day was excellent"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Annapolis
Wardour
Though Wardour may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden.
Admiral Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Admiral Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden.
Historic District
While visiting Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Maryland State House and William Paca House.
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Spa Creek and Ballet Theater of Maryland are top sights worth seeing.
Homewood
While there might not be top attractions in Homewood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Maryland Hall for Creative Arts.
Winchester-on-the-Severn
While there might not be top attractions in Winchester-on-the-Severn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Maryland State House.
