Arundel on the Bay Travel Guide
Annapolis
Visit Arundel on the Bay
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.
Top hotels in Arundel on the Bay
Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
Central l9cation, easy walk to all sites.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
The room in the restaurant were wonderful. The woman at the check in desk was not as friendly as I would have expect and the hot tub was closed, which was a little disappointment on Valentine’s Day.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Historic Inns of Annapolis
The elevator was not working the entire time.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown
Fantastic location! Great beds! Absolute gem
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Annapolis
The room was spacious, clean but a little dated. The bathroom was small, haven’t seen a bathtub with curtain in a long time. My biggest peeve is how did they expect people to get to the hotel? There is a charge for parking a car. Not in a garage or covered garage port, but in an outdoor parking spot. ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Annapolis, MD
outstanding customer service and business support! give everyone a raise!!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arundel on the Bay
Oyster Harbor
If you're spending some time in Oyster Harbor, 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.
