Arundel on the Bay 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.

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
Very welcoming & clean & right in the middle of everything!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Historic Inns of Annapolis
Excellent
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
Mold on the fruit at Breakfast. Grapefruit dried out. Broken bathroom fixtures (toilet paper holder & magnifying mirror). No extra blanket in closet since husband and I like to sleep at different temperature. Moldy grout in bathroom.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gambrills
Super awesome staff. Clean building. Nice breakfast w/ good coffee.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
Fantastic hotel and they upgraded us to a room with a stunning view!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown
Very clean and quiet! Convenient to downtown Annapolis and many great restaurants! Parking behind the building is also a plus!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
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 Bay Ridge Beach and Carrs 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 Bay Bridge Market Place Shopping Center 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.
