THE BEST PLACE —FOR ALL

Agreat community is the foundation of a great destination for visitors. In addition to featuring hotels and accommodations, attractions and events, restaurants and shops, the visitors guide highlights our locals—and the things about our region that inspire and delight them. The good news is, they’re happy to share!

Our hiking and biking trails and more than 500 miles of shoreline, our thriving entertainment district and art in public places, and our small rural villages and iconic capital city make Annapolis and Anne Arundel County a microcosm of all Maryland has to offer.

We invite you to explore the hallowed grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy; enjoy the waters of our Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries; immerse yourself in our maritime history at festivals and events large and small; experience our transformative music and arts scene; get to know our names and faces; and stroll a capital city that’s often called “a museum without walls.”

Our destination is steeped in history, but not stuck in the past. The city, county, and its people embrace opportunities for growth and push the boundaries to get there. Take your time exploring this visitor guide and go to our official tourism site at www.visitannapolis.org to plan your trip and learn more.

On behalf of the residents and businesses of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, welcome to where we live, work, and celebrate a city, county, and destination—for all.

After a successful inaugural year, the Annapolis Songwriters Festival is back for a second year (and counting)! This unique festival, modeled after the world renowned Key West Songwriters Festival, gives show-goers an inside look in to the faces, names, and stories behind the music industry's biggest hits. Stroll along 'Songwriters Trail' from Westgate Circle to City Dock and enjoy hours of free music throughout Downtown Annapolis. With landmark shows at City Dock, Rams Head On Stage, MC3, and Maryland Hall, the 2022 festival saw Jake Owen, Amos Lee, Lucinda Williams, Fantastic Negrito, Josh Ritter, James McMurtry, and Robert Randolph. VISIT ANNAPOLISSONGWRITERSFESTIVAL.COM TO JOIN THE LIST AND BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS.