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.
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 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.
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.
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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Fine
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Laurel, DC - Washington Northeast
The room was clean and tidy. Clock in and out was fast and area was easy to navigate. I would recommend for a night.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Baltimore BWI Airport
Room was clean
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
Room was clean and orderly
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
The room was very clean and newly renovated. The pool was warm!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
Easy
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Annapolis
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 Maryland Hall for Creative Arts.
Historic District
While visiting Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Thurgood Marshall Memorial and Maryland State House.
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Ballet Theater of Maryland and Spa Creek 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 Maryland Hall for Creative Arts and Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
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 Jonas Green State Park and Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
