Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is a city of 40,720 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, founded in 1649.
Why visit Annapolis
Townapedia lists 67 museums and landmarks, 65 parks and trails, 227 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Carr's Beach, AMC Annapolis Mall 11, Brice House and Chance Boatyard.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Annapolis
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Annapolis
Annapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland. It is the county seat of Anne Arundel County and its only incorporated city. Situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, Annapolis is a historic city with a strong maritime culture. It is 25 miles (40 km) south of Baltimore and about 30 miles (50 km) east of Washington, D.C., forming part of the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Annapolis, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Carr's Beach
Beach · 2.1 mi
Beach in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Greenbury Point Light
Lighthouse · 2.7 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Naval Academy Bridge
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Bridge in Maryland, United States of America
Severn River Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Triton Light
Lighthouse · 1.7 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Annapolis Summer Garden Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
143 Compromise Street
Museums and landmarks67
Brice House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Georgian, five-part English Palladian country house adapted to an urban setting in Annapolis, Maryland, United States
176 Prince George Street, Annapolis
Chance Boatyard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic buildings in Maryland, US
222 Severn Avenue, Annapolis
Chase-Lloyd House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
22 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis
Howard's Inheritance
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
721 Howards Loop, Annapolis
Wiley H. Bates High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
High school in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
1029 Smithville Street, Annapolis
Annapolis National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
Artisan's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
House in Annapolis, Maryland
Colonial Annapolis Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Douglass Summer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Fort Nonsense
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Fortification in Annapolis, Maryland
Hammond–Harwood House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
National Historic Landmark colonial period townhouse in Annapolis, Maryland, United States
House by the "Town Gates"
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
55 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds65
Jonas Green Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
1997 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Annapolis
Quiet Waters Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in Annapolis, United States of America
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
Annapolis Maryland Capital Yacht Club
Marina and boat launch · 1.5 mi
16 Chesapeake Landing, Annapolis
53 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes227
Augie's Mussel House & Sports Bar
Restaurant · Seafood, Belgian · 1.9 mi
Sports bar with dart boards and multiple TV screens for game broadcasts
1915 Towne Centre Boulevard, Annapolis
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00
Annapolis Smokehouse And Tavern
Restaurant · American, Barbecue · 1.7 mi
107 Hillsmere Drive
Mo-Su 11:00-00:00
Basmati Indian Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 1.9 mi
2444 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis
Mo-Su 11:30-14:30,16:00-21:00
Boatyard Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
400 4th Street, Annapolis
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 09:00-24:00
Buddy's Crabs & Ribs
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.0 mi
100 Main Street, Annapolis
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 23:00-01:30
Chevys
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
2436 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.3 mi
175 Jennifer Road, Annapolis
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Dock Street Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Regional, Seafood, American · 1.1 mi
136 Dock Street, Annapolis
11:30-02:00
Double T Diner
Restaurant · Diner, American, Greek, Sandwich, Seafood, Pancake, Burger, Salad · 1.9 mi
12 Defense Street, Annapolis
07:00-21:30
215 more on the map.
Where to stay27
Churches and places of worship52
Banneker-Douglass Museum
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
84 Franklin Street
Saint John Neumann Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
620 North Bestgate Road, Annapolis
Calvary United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
301 Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Shopping51
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries60
United States Naval Academy
School · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
121 Blake Road, Annapolis
Healthcare14
Naval Health Clinic Annapolis - North Severn Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
250 Wood Road, Annapolis
Evolve Direct Primary Care & Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
509 South Cherry Grove Avenue, Annapolis
John and Kathy Belcher Pavilion
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
2000 Medical Parkway, Annapolis
Lesly and Pat Sajak Pavilion
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
2002 Medical Parkway, Annapolis
Passport Health Annapolis Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
2525 Riva Road, Annapolis
PM Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
2301 Forest Drive, Annapolis
Map of Annapolis
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 29°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 67°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 70°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 64°F | 5.1 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 52°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Annapolis Police Brks (1 mi away), rain and snow from Annapolis Naf, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Anne Arundel County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Annapolis Seaplane Base (01MD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Naval Academy 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Baltimore 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Columbia 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Washington 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Arlington 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Alexandria 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Aberdeen 42 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Middletown 53 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Smyrna 53 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Dover 54 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Some Annapolis commercial strip, Flickr user: high limitzz https://www.flickr.com/people/highlimitstudio/, CC BY 2.0
- Mt Moriah Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- HOWARD'S INHERITANCE, ANNAPOLIS, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brice House Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Bates High School Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Chase-Lloyd House Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- CHANCE BOATYARD, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
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