Whether you come to Annapolis to sail, soak up history, shop or just enjoy the surrounding beauty, it's easy to make the most your experience! If you’re looking for that special seasonal gift, downtown Annapolis is the ideal place to begin. Packed with specialty and boutique shops with a flair for Chesapeake style, it’s the perfect one-stop shop for your shopping needs. Antique-lover? Sailor? Artist? Fashionista? Downtown Annapolis has plenty of options to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Open to tours with a valid ID - the United States Naval Academy is a federal service academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The Naval Academy is the second oldest of the five U.S. service academies and it educates midshipmen for service in the officer corps of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The entire campus, known colloquially as the Yard, is a National Historic Landmark and home to many historic sites, buildings, and monuments.
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park is a waterfront museum located in the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis. Enjoy the newly renovated 2,500 sq. ft. exhibit room, waterside art gallery, and outdoor exhibits. Pier access is free and open to the public.