Tours of the Naval Academy are available to members of the public daily and requires no advance reservations. Tickets can be purchased in person on the same day of the tour at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center. Additionally, the GEM Driving Tour is available for groups of 2-15 people daily.

Historic downtown Annapolis is a vibrant, thriving 21st-century neighborhood with 18th-century charm. A walk down Main Street puts you in touch with four centuries of architecture lovingly preserved. There's a contagious energy in the air here that some call addictive. Look in any direction and you'll find something to pique your imagination - eye catchers including the Chesapeake Bay, Midshipmen in dress whites, historic landmarks, shops, and restaurants of every size and description. And that's just for starters! Located between Church Circle and City Dock, Main Street can’t be missed with its ever-busy sidewalks, views of the Annapolis Harbor, and bustling shops.

Main Street is as assortment of everything that Annapolis has to offer, and a great point to start a day in town. Nightlife, dining, art, and shopping take center stage on Main Street. Tucked away on this historic street are dozens of restaurants, shops, bars and art galleries, offering shoppers plenty of options to choose from no matter what you’re looking for. Visitors will also find a handful of cafés, ice cream parlors, a bookstore, and souvenir shops.

Beginning with the first-ever in-water sailboat show in 1970, for over fifty years, the Annapolis Boat Shows have produced in-water sail and powerboat shows where boaters may board the latest boat models, research and purchase boating equipment and everything else a boater or boat owner needs.

Today, the Annapolis Boat Shows’ four shows give boaters the unique opportunity to board and inspect virtually every new model on the market and talk to industry representatives about all aspects of buying and owning a boat.

The Annapolis Sailboat Show is on between October 10-14, 2024. This annual celebration of sailing features floating docks lined with sailboats from manufacturers around the world. Seasoned and novice sailors can expand their horizons and connect with fellow sailors during this internationally acclaimed show.

Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased on the Annapolis Boat Shows website.

Open weekends only:

- Saturday: 12 PM - 10 PM

- Sunday: 12 PM - 10 PM