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
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Anne Arundel County Parks & Trails

• Anne Arundel County Trails
  Anne 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.

  • Anne Arundel County Trails
  • B&A Trail
  • Broadneck Peninsula Trail
  • BWI Trail
  • South Shore Trail
  • WB&A Trail
• Regional Parks
  Regional 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.

  • Downs Park
  • Fort Smallwood Park
  • Kinder Farm
  • Quiet Waters Park
• Community and Neighborhood Parks
  Community and neighborhood parks serve similar functions, with community parks generally serving larger areas than neighborhood parks. Community parks are located throughout the County.

  Community Parks

• Gated Parks
  Homeport 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.

  Gated Parks

• Natural Areas and Historic Sites
  • Hancock's Resolution
  • Historic London Town and Gardens
  • Hammond's Connection at the Dairy Farm
  • Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
• Water Accessibility
  Anne 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