Oyster Harbor 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.
Things to do
Annapolis: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Top hotels in Oyster Harbor
Historic Inns of Annapolis
The only thing that was not 100% amazing was the toilet in our room was small and short and so was the shower head. I am only 5’4” so there is no way my husband would have been able to use either at 6’2”…. Other than that it was such an incredible historic place with all the grandeur and old wonderful ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Annapolis
It was very impressive...the room was perfect and the staff wa s super helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
It was the best hotel we have stayed in, in a very long time. Loved it!!!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
No complaints!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
The breakfast buffet was very nice. The server Flo was very nice.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Annapolis, MD
Great hotel that's quiet and full of cool nautical art! The breakfast is basic but wonderful because you can simply wake up, eat, go back to the room and get ready for the day's activities in Annapolis. The pool hours could be longer however, because if you're working from the hotel and want to catch ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oyster Harbor
Arundel on the Bay
If you're spending some time in Arundel on the Bay, Northern Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Annapolis Cove
While Annapolis Cove isn't home to many top sights, Carrs Beach and Bay Ridge 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 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.
