Visitor Guide
Anne Arundel — Visitor Guide
Top attractions, trails, food and drink, history, seasonal activities, and everything you need to plan your visit to Anne Arundel, Maryland.
🧭 About Anne Arundel
Where the Chesapeake Meets Family Adventure
Anne Arundel County offers an incredible variety of family activities centered around its stunning Chesapeake Bay location and the historic charm of Annapolis. From pirate cruises and aquatic centers to working farm parks and scenic waterways, families will find something new to discover every season.
⭐ Top Attractions
Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake
An unforgettable pirate cruise in Annapolis where kids lead the adventure, search for sunken treasure, and fire water cannons. Listed among the 100 Best Places to Take Kids in Maryland. Operating since 2003 at 311 Third Street, Annapolis.
Kinder Farm Park
A beloved 288-acre working farm park in Millersville offering hayrides, nature programs, a speaker series, hiking trails, and seasonal family events throughout the year.
Sandy Point State Park
A beautiful Chesapeake Bay beach park perfect for swimming, fishing, picnicking, and watching the Bay Bridge. One of the most popular family destinations in the county.
North Arundel Aquatic Center
A world-class indoor aquatics facility in Glen Burnie offering year-round swimming, youth swim lessons, water park features, and party rentals at 7888 Crain Highway S., Glen Burnie.
Arundel Olympic Swim Center
An Olympic-caliber indoor aquatic facility in Annapolis offering year-round swimming, youth programs, swim lessons, and fitness programming at 2690 Riva Road, Annapolis.
River Days Festival
Anne Arundel County's annual outdoor festival celebrating the county's rivers and waterways with family-friendly activities, live music, and community events.
✨ Unique Experiences
Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake
Kids take the helm on an interactive pirate cruise in Annapolis harbor — firing water cannons, searching for treasure, and meeting the crew. A true bucket-list experience for families.
US Sailboat Show — Annapolis
The world's largest in-water sailboat show held every October in Annapolis. A spectacular family event even for non-sailors with boats of every size on display.
🥾 Trails & Outdoors
🍺 Food & Drink Trails
🏛️ History & Heritage
Historic Annapolis
One of America's best preserved colonial capitals with 18th century architecture
United States Naval Academy
America's premier naval college with free public tours of the historic campus and museum
Maryland State House
The oldest state capitol building still in continuous legislative use in the United States
Banneker-Douglass Museum
Maryland's official museum of African American heritage in historic Annapolis
🗓️ Seasonal Guide
Spring 🌸
Sailboat racing season begins on the Chesapeake Bay, cherry blossoms at the Naval Academy, and the Annapolis Film Festival.
Summer ☀️
Beach days at Sandy Point State Park, pirate cruises, outdoor concerts at the City Dock, crabbing season, and River Days Festival.
Fall 🍂
Kinder Farm Park hayrides, the United States Sailboat Show and Powerboat Show in Annapolis — the largest in-water boat shows in the world.
Winter ❄️
Holiday lights in downtown Annapolis, indoor aquatic center programs, and cozy waterfront dining.
🏨 Places to Stay
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Source: Maryland Mountain Side — Official Allegany County Tourism