Anchorage Travel Guide
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.
Activities
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Annapolis Ghost Tour: Phantoms of Annapolis
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Other neighbourhoods around Anchorage
Annapolis Cove
While Annapolis Cove isn't home to many top sights, Bay Ridge Beach and Maryland Quiet Waters Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Oyster Harbor
While there might not be top attractions in Oyster Harbor, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Bay Ridge Beach.
Hillsmere
While visiting Hillsmere, you might make a stop by sights like Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Great Frogs Winery.
Arundel on the Bay
While Arundel on the Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Annapolis Maritime Museum.
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Spa Creek.
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.