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Annapolis serves as the capital of Maryland and is the only incorporated city within Anne Arundel County. Located on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, it sits between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The 2020 census recorded a population of 40,812.
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Naval Academy Museum
Located in Bay View Heights, the Naval Academy Museum is a public maritime museum within the United States Naval Academy. It occupies 12,000 square feet across four galleries at Preble Hall.
The museum is situated on the academy premises at Preble Hall.
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Best Hotels in Annapolis
32 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
Best Restaurants in Annapolis
115 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Annapolis
19 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Annapolis
16 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Annapolis
16 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Banneker-Douglass Museum of Afro-American Life and History
A local attraction in Bay View Heights.
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Naval Academy Museum
Located in Bay View Heights, the Naval Academy Museum is a public maritime museum within the United States Naval Academy. It occupies 12,000 square feet across four galleries at Preble Hall.
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Best Parks & Outdoors in Annapolis
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