Oyster Harbor Travel Guide
Annapolis
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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.
Things to do
Annapolis: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Top hotels in Oyster Harbor
Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
Outstanding
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Historic Inns of Annapolis
The room was very small. The elevator was not working. I am too old to be hauling bags up the stairs. Parking was $50 and Historical fee was another $53 dollars so it was more expensive that necessary. I would not stay there again.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
We stayed in a spacious junior suite, which we really enjoyed. However, the room wasn’t well soundproofed, and we could hear highway noise at night. Overall, the room was clean, though the coffee machine could have been better maintained. The pool area was nice, but unfortunately the jacuzzi was ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown
Friendly, excellent service, very clean, and great location (very close to downtown.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Annapolis
Breakfast was very good…
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
The staff were so kind, funny and helpful during our stay! I love the fresh warm cookies they always had available for us at any hour :-)
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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 Bay Ridge Beach and Carrs 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.
