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 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
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Top hotels in West Annapolis
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Clean room, nice staff and quiet and peaceful to sleep
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
Staff was amazing!!! The place was clean!!! Bathroom was out dated and had a couple holes in the ceiling by the fan. Pillows were tiny, that was probably my biggest issue. Had a restaurant inside, didn’t stop in during the evening. Had breakfast, price was reasonable. Got the buffet, food was ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Baltimore BWI Airport
Very nice staff. Room was clean
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Laurel, DC - Washington Northeast
Everything is a hole is a pretty good experience
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
Overall, very nice stay! The hotel is comfortable, very clean and staff are awesome.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
Pleasant staff. Good location to walk to restaurants, shops.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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.
