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Visitor Centers
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau  

Visit the newly-remodeled and enhanced Visitors Bureau at 26 West Street and get all the latest information on local attractions, accommodations, shopping, tours and excursions to make the most of your visit to Annapolis and Anne Arundel County!

Hours: Daily 9 am - 5 pm (closed major holidays)
Tours:
Several tours (both land- and water-based) leave from the Information Booth area. Please contact us for tours and times at (410) 280-0445, exts. 106 or 107.
Fees: Free
Gift Shop:
Parking: Street parking or nearby city garages

Address:
26 West Street
Annapolis
Ph: 410-280-0445

info@visitannapolis.org
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Maryland State House Visitors Center  

The beautiful Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use and is the only state house to have ever served as the nation's capitol. The Continental Congress met in the Old Senate Chamber from November 26, 1783, to August 13, 1784. During that time, George Washington came before Congress to resign his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the Treaty of Paris was ratified, marking the official end of the Revolutionary War. The State House is where the Maryland General Assembly convenes for three months each year, and the elected leadership of the state — the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the House of Delegates and president of the Senate — all have their offices there.

Hours: Building hours: 8:30 - 5:00, 7 days/week; closed Christmas. Visitors Center: Mon. - Fri., 8:30 - 5:00 Weekends, 10:00 - 4 pm, closed Christmas
Tours:
Tours are available upon request; group tours are encouraged to schedule in advance.
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: USNA Stadium/Gott's Garage

Address:
State Circle
Annapolis
Ph: 410-974-3400

shvisitorscenter@mdsa.net
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U.S. Naval Academy - Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center  

The United State Naval Academy was established in Annapolis in 1845 and since that time has trained many of the Navy’s most renowned Naval officers. Occupying 10 acres, this National Historic Landmark historic district is open to the public upon presentation of valid identification. The Academy's Visitor Center is located on King George Street inside Gate 1. Over a million visitors a year come to the academy, which is a National Historic Site. Popular spots include the Naval Academy Museum in Preble hall, the Navy Chapel, and the public areas of Bancroft Hall. Memorial Hall contains several rolls of honor, including lists of academy grads who were killed in action or who won the Medal of Honor. The Brigade of Midshipmen holds a lunchtime formation about 12:10 p.m. weekdays, weather permitting, in Tecumseh Court in front of Bancroft Hall.

Hours: March to December, 9 am - 5 pm; January - February, 9 am - 4 pm, closed major holidays.
Tours:
Apr. – Jun. & Sept. – Nov.: Mon. – Fri., 10 am – 3 pm, Sat., 9:30 am - 3 pm, Sun., 12:30 - 3 pm; July – Aug.: Mon. – Sat. 9:30 am – 3 pm, Sun. 12:30 –3 pm; Dec. – Mar.: Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 2:30 pm, Sun., 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Call for more information.
Fees: Free to enter grounds, fees for public tours.
Gift Shop:
Parking: No, unless DOD/handicapped tag.

Address:
52 King George Street (inside Gate 1)
Annapolis
Ph: 410-293-8687

tourinfo@usna.edu
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Visitor Information Booth at City Dock (AAACCVB)  

Operates during the tourist season, a must for first-time visitors to Annapolis City Dock.

Hours: SEASONAL, April to October: daily, 9 am - 5 pm. October- November: weekends, 11 am to 3 pm.
Tours:
Several tours (both land- and water-based) leave from the Information Booth area. Please contact us for tours and times at (410) 280-0445, exts. 106 or 107.
Fees: Free
Gift Shop:
Parking: Metered parking and city garages nearby

Address:
City Dock
Annapolis
Ph: 410-268-0581

info@visitannapolis.org
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