ANNAPOLIS TRANSPORTATION
Chesapeake Bay Bridge viewed from Annapolis
Airport
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is one to the 20 busiest airports in America, with flights to over 100 destinations. It is only 20-25 minutes from Annapolis. BWI has five airy and inviting concourses, a bi-level roadway for efficient arrival and departure, lots of eateries, lounges and a currency exchange. Plentiful parking spaces permit you to walk to the terminal.
Freeways & Highways
Driving to Annapolis
From Baltimore, take the 10 Freeway to Route 2 Richie State Highway, which merges with 50 Freeway West, then splits from 50 going south. Then after crossing the Severn River take 70 Rowe Blvd into downtown Annapolis. From Washington, take 50 Freeway east about 22 miles. Then take the exit to 70 Rowe Blvd into downtown Annapolis.
Driving to Highland Beach
From Baltimore take the 10 Freeway to Route 2 Richie State Highway, which merges with 50 Freeway West, then splits from 50 going south. Then after half a mile take 665 Highway East. 665 Highway name changes to Forest Drive, then name changes again to Bay Ridge Road. Look for the exit to Arundel by the Bay, after a half mile you should see Bay Highlands Drive on your left. That’s your road into Highland Beach. From Washington take 50 Freeway East, about 20 miles, then take 665 Highway East. 665 Highway name changes to Forest Drive, then name changes again to Bay Ridge Road. Look for the exit to Arundel by the Bay, after a half mile you should see Bay Highlands Drive on your left.
Tours
Discover Annapolis Tours
Matthew Grubbs provides riding tours of historic Annapolis in a climate controlled mini-bus; tours cover Anne Arundel County over-looking the Severn River and the U.S. Naval Academy; tours can be tailored to include African American history
ADDRESS: 31 Decatur Ave in Annapolis
PHONE: 410-626-6000
U.S. Naval Academy Tour
Begin at the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center to get a snapshot of navy life. These are guided walking tours, plus the film To Lead and to Serve, the Freedom 7 space capsule, exhibits of midshipmen life, galley and gift shop.
ADDRESS: 52 King George Street, located inside Gate 1
PHONE: 410-263-6933
WEBSITE: http://www.navyonline.com
