Why this stop
Start with streets that lead back to the harbor, then slow down for the water.
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Annapolis waterfront
Start with streets that lead back to the harbor, then slow down for the water.
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What to know before you go.
Make the day work
Check tours and parking before arriving downtown.
What comes next
Connect this visit with Baltimore museums and harbor or Assateague Island.
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Annapolis waterfront
Start with streets that lead back to the harbor, then slow down for the water.
Check tours and parking before arriving downtown.Explore this stop →STOP 01 / 04 · Heritage
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau. Confirm travel conditions with the official places linked in each guide.Annapolis waterfront
Start with streets that lead back to the harbor, then slow down for the water.
Check tours and parking before arriving downtown.Explore this stop →STOP 02 / 04 · CultureBaltimore museums and harbor
Choose a museum first and let the neighborhoods shape the rest of the day.
Use official museum hours and transit guidance for a smoother city visit.Explore this stop →STOP 03 / 04 · NatureAssateague Island
Walk a barrier island where beach and marsh ask for a slower pace.
Check beach access and wildlife distance guidance.Explore this stop →STOP 04 / 04 · HistoryFort McHenry
Add Baltimore's harbor defense and the story behind the national anthem to a city visit.
Check current grounds access and ranger programs with the National Park Service.Explore this stop →ONE STOP CAN BECOME A TRIP
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Explore Baltimore museums and harbor next, or make Annapolis waterfront part of a trip that fits your time.