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Before you go
Your trip to Annapolis.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Annapolis – Maryland Destination Baltimore and Annapolis Capital
How to get there
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 35 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 45 km from Baltimore and 50 km from Washington, via US-50 or I-97. Regional buses connect the city to both. BWI airport is about 35 km away.
How many days
One day allows you to see the historic center, the capitol, the Naval Academy and take a boat ride; for sailing or visiting historic houses, two days.
When to go
From spring through fall, when the sailboats head out onto the bay; in October the boat show usually fills the city. Summers are hot and humid. The Naval Academy’s graduation at the end of May also attracts many visitors.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for downtown, which is small and walkable. Parking in the historic center is difficult: there are public garages and shuttle buses from them.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Annapolis
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Morning
Naval Academy
Enter through the pedestrian gate with photo ID, and take the guided tour starting at the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center.
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Afternoon
Capitol and City Dock
Visit the Maryland capitol, walk the streets of the colonial center and finish at the City Dock with a boat trip on the bay.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Annapolis?
Visit the Naval Academy with a guide, the Maryland capitol, the colonial streets of downtown and the City Dock, from where boat and sailing tours depart.
Is Annapolis the capital of Maryland?
Yes. Annapolis is the state capital, although Baltimore is the largest city.
Can I visit Annapolis as a day trip from Washington?
Yes: it’s about 50 km, or an hour’s drive without traffic. There are also regional buses.
What time zone is Annapolis in?
Annapolis follows Eastern Time: UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.