Annapolis event weekends: what to do between sessions
Maryland's sailing capital, home of the US Naval Academy and its Commissioning Week.
Events we cover in Annapolis
Arriving
BWI is 30 minutes away; Reagan National is 45 minutes.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Parole and Route 50 hotels | Chains 10 minutes out. |
| Mid-range | Historic district | Walk to the Academy gates. |
| Splurge | Waterfront | Harbour hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn and Suites Annapolis
- Mid-range: Graduate Annapolis
- Splurge: Annapolis Waterfront Hotel
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Naval Academy Museum.
Rainy-day backups
- Naval Academy Museum.
Free things to do
- Ego Alley and City Dock.
- Maryland State House.
Getting around
- Walkable; Commissioning Week brings road closures and security screening.