West Annapolis Travel Guide
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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 West Annapolis
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
My room was terrible! My ceiling in my room was badly damaged and a large portion was falling onto the floor and on my luggage. Even after a few times, advising of such it took the last day before I left before they moved me into another room. My sheets bed leading in the final room, seem to have ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
I am a pretty easy-going person. However, this hotel was a bit of a disaster. I got into my room at 11pm and didn't notice that the thermostat was not working. I couldn't sleep and realized it was because I was freezing. The heat wasn't on, and I couldn't turn it on. I moved into another room at ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Baltimore BWI Airport
Pool and hot tub closed with no advance notice.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
DoubleTree Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
Clean room, very friendly staff and I really loved the warm cookies given to us upon check in.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
Cleanliness the beds are awesome.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
Some of the staff seemed very rude. The room had a bad order. The bed was nice but the pillows were horrible
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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 Maryland State House and William Paca 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 Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Hammond-Harwood House.
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
