Bay Ridge Travel Guide
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 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.
Things to do
Annapolis: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Top hotels in Bay Ridge
Historic Inns of Annapolis
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Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
"The room was incredibly small."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
"It was a great location"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
"The room was very clean and beautifully appointed. The only problem for me is that the hotel is near the highway and a Main Street. The traffic is So loud. Woke me up every early, it was still dark outside. Add to that the sound of the air conditioning unit going on and off. The last night I just ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
"Everything was good. Only negative was the girl At the coffee shop in the lobby. She put two medium coffees on counter and announced “two medium coffees” and neither the guy next to me or myself realized each was for one of us bc we assumed it was for someone who ordered TWO bc that’s how she announced ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Rod 'N' Reel Resort
"Very nice up to date facility. Nice size rooms. Clean , helpful staff . Restaurants on property were very good . Wish we could have stayed longer."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bay Ridge
Annapolis Cove
While Annapolis Cove isn't home to many top sights, Carrs Beach and Bay Ridge 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.
Oyster Harbor
If you're spending some time in Oyster Harbor, Northern Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hillsmere
While visiting Hillsmere, you might make a stop by sights like Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Great Frogs Winery.
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
