Visit Our County
Anne Arundel County is a wonderful place to visit in any season. The County is rich in history and natural beauty. It is well renowned for its access to the Chesapeake Bay and a variety of water related activities. In addition, the County is home to the state capital of Annapolis and the United States Naval Academy.
Listed below are links to the County's Historical sites and information about the County's parks. For more information about visiting Anne Arundel County and Annapolis, please visit the Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County website.
Anne Arundel County Historical Sites
- Inventory of Historic Properties in Anne Arundel County
- Historic London Town and Gardens
- Benson-Hammond House
- Historic Baldwin Hall
- World War II Monument
- Captain Salem Avery House
- Galesville Heritage Museum
- Historical Electronics Museum
- The National Cryptologic Museum
- Hancock's Resolution
- The Rising Sun Inn
- Anne Arundel Free School
- Hartge Nautical Museum
- Herrington Harbour North's Historic Village
Anne Arundel County Parks & Trails
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Anne Arundel County TrailsAnne Arundel County Trails are paved or hard surface trails and are designated primarily for recreation although locally they also serve as alternative modes of transportation.
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Regional ParksRegional parks provide a wide variety of recreation opportunities including sports, picnic areas, water access, and trails. Anne Arundel County’s four regional parks are are focused on “passive” recreation, with sports and athletic facilities located at community parks and sports complexes.
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Community and Neighborhood ParksCommunity and neighborhood parks serve similar functions, with community parks generally serving larger areas than neighborhood parks. Community parks are located throughout the County.
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Gated ParksHomeport Farm Park, Magothy Greenway Natural Area at Loopers Field, Jack Creek Park, Spriggs Farm Park and Wooton's Landing Park are community gated parks with a combination lock.
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Natural Areas and Historic Sites
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Water AccessibilityAnne Arundel County parks offers shoreline access (developed and undeveloped) for water activities such as; cartop canoe and kayak launch sites, fishing, boat ramp, paddle-in camping, boat rental, dog beach and swimming.
Water Accessibility
Upcoming Events
- Race for the Trails 2021
- Feb 13
- Anne Arundel County Trails
- Police Hearing Board (Canceled)
- Feb 24
- Anne Arundel County Police Headquarters 8495 Veterans Highway Millersville, Maryland 21108
- Chair Tai Chi - Annapolis SC
- Feb 24
- Virtual Event