Maryland's
Capital City
Maryland’s capital city greets you with open arms and a host of possibilities. A ‘museum without walls’, Annapolis is a lively, upbeat, contemporary city where four centuries of architecture embrace 21st-century living. Here all roads lead to the water and a nautical heritage intrinsically linked to the Chesapeake Bay.


Events
Maryland Avenue Shopping & Dining Experience
Road Closure Between State Circle & Prince George Street DetailsAnne Arundel County Farmers' Market
Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market DetailsColonial Annapolis Walking Tour
Market House Park DetailsAnne Arundel County Farmers' Market
Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market DetailsPrettiest Cities
Southern Living
America's Most Romantic Towns
Travel + Leisure
BWI: Best Airports in the U.S.
CONDE Nast Traveler
Itineraries
There is a lot to see and do in this beautiful seaside town, the only question is, what are you looking to experience?
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- Visitors Center
- Arts District
- City Dock & Ego Alley
- Eastport
- Main Street
- Maryland State House
- Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- St. John's College
- State Circle & Maryland Avenue
- United States Naval Academy
Visitors Center
26 West Street Learn MoreArts District
Westgate Circle to Church Circle Learn MoreCity Dock & Ego Alley
By the water Learn More- Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
- Annapolis Harbour Center
- Annapolis Towne Centre
- Historic London Town & Gardens
- Quiet Waters Park
- Westfield Annapolis
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
Out at the fairgrounds Learn MoreAnnapolis Harbour Center
Down by the water Learn MoreAnnapolis Towne Centre
In the middle of town Learn More- Live! Casino & Hotel
- Arundel Mills Mall
- BWI Airport
- Waugh Chapel
- Bowie Baysox Stadium
- Laurel Park
- Herrington Harbor
- Galesville Historical Society
- Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
Things to Do
Shopping
Whether you come to Annapolis and Anne Arundel County to sail, soak up history, or just enjoy the surrounding beauty, it's easy to make shopping part of your experience—or even the main event.
Explore MoreHiking & Trails
Get outdoors and enjoy Anne Arundel County’s over 87 miles of trail. Explore by foot, by bike or even rollerblade. Many of our trails eventually connect to an even broader, national networks of trails. So, there's plenty of terrain...
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