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.

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.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Attempt the nerve-racking drive across this long and notoriously scary bridge, which provides fabulous views of Chesapeake Bay for passengers.

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

Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views

Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Oyster Harbor

Historic Inns of Annapolis
"Historic building since 1727. Yet so modern and luxurious."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
"It was one of the nicest places we've stayed in our travels."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Annapolis
"great"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Annapolis
"Safe parking"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
"Great mid range hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful and the rooms were comfortable and quiet."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

The Westin Annapolis
"The bar staff and cleaning staff were very kind. The front desk attendants seemed to be unhappy, though I did have one attendant in particular who was very helpful. The hotel rooms themselves were not as nice as most Westins. They were akin to a Hampton Inn which- for the price per night- seems rather ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 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 Carrs Beach and Bay Ridge 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 Maryland Hall for Creative Arts 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.

