U.S. Naval Academy, MD - Nearby Cities

Annapolis, MD
Annapolis is the capital of the state of Maryland and has a current population of 36,500 people. The city is 26 miles from Baltimore and 1 mile from the U.S. Naval Academy first became the temporary capital of the United States after the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Later, during the Civil War, a prisoner of war camp was set up in Annapolis. The city is home to St. John's College which was first established in 1789 and is one of the oldest educational institutions in the area. Located just 1 mile from the Naval Station Annapolis, the city offers an old world charm to new residents looking for a place to settle down.

Houses for sale in the area start at $109,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $996 for a one bedroom, one bath unit. Hotels such as the Courtyard Annapolis and the Westin Annapolis offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free wireless internet and complimentary breakfasts with rates starting at $139 a night.

Local attractions include the Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake which offers unique tours of the Annapolis Harbor aboard a pirate ship. The adventure offers treasure map hunts, face painting and tattoos as well as a historical tour of the harbor. Adults and children will enjoy this family experience. The Capital City Colonials offers historic tour of Annapolis by blending food tasting and history. The walking tour takes visitors back in time to where the founding fathers lived and worked. Local cuisine is highlighted from that time period.

Glen Burnie, MD
Glen Burnie is a suburb of Baltimore that is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The city has a population of 38,900 people and was established in 182 when a district attorney named Elias Glenn established a county seat nearby Brooklyn Park. The property was known as "Glennsburne". As the property was passed down through the years, its name evolved into Glen Burnie as it is today. The town covers 13 square miles and is located 15 miles from the U.S. Naval Academy in Maryland.

Homes for sale in the area start at $188,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $815 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the La Quinta Inn and Suites and the Extended Stay America offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $79.

Local attractions include the Radio and Television Museum which is housed in a renovated farmhouse and is the only museum in the Washington area that is solely dedicated to radio and television. Exhibits include antique tubes and wires and huge wooden boxes that once made up the first television sets. Everything from the wireless telegraph to a wide assortment of evolving television history is featured. The Belair Mansion nearby is a beautiful five-part Georgian plantation house which was the home of famous horseman, William Woodward. The house features exhibits highlighting the families that lived there from 1747 to 1957. Many portraits hang in the halls offering visitors a unique glimpse into 250 years of history.

Bowie, MD
Bowie is a city in Prince George's County with a population of 50,000 people. Bowie is the fifth most populous city in the state of Maryland. The town originally evolved around the railroad that was established back in the early 1850s. The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company used Bowie, as it would later be named, as the junction of the two railroad lines and the main line into Maryland. Bowie is located just 16 miles from the U.S. Naval Academy, Maryland and offers military personnel and their families a moderate-sized community in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $184,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $850 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Hampton Inn and Rips Country Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $135.

Local attractions include the Radio and Television Museum which is housed in a renovated farmhouse and is the only museum in the Washington area that is solely dedicated to radio and television. Exhibits include antique tubes and wires and huge wooden boxes that once made up the first television sets. Everything from the wireless telegraph to a wide assortment of evolving television history is featured. The Belair Mansion nearby is a beautiful five-part Georgian plantation house which was the home of famous horseman, William Woodward. The house features exhibits highlighting the families that lived there from 1747 to 1957. Many portraits hang in the halls offering visitors a unique glimpse into 250 years of history.

Severn, MD
Severn is a city in Anne Arundel County, Maryland with a current population of 35,000 people. The area has seen steady growth and is home to the Center of Applied Technology which is a specialized high school along with six elementary schools and two middle schools. The town stretches across 14 square miles and is located just 19 miles from the U.S. Naval Academy. The town offers a laid-back environment for those military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area.

Houses for sale in the area start at $249,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $840 for a one bedroom, one bath unit. Hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express and the Hampton Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free wireless internet and complimentary breakfasts with rates starting at $112 a night.

Local attractions include the Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake which offers unique tours of the Annapolis Harbor aboard a pirate ship. The adventure offers treasure map hunts, face painting and tattoos as well as a historical tour of the harbor. Adults and children will enjoy this family experience. The Capital City Colonials offers historic tour of Annapolis by blending food tasting and history. The walking tour takes visitors back in time to where the founding fathers lived and worked. Local cuisine is highlighted from that time period.

Baltimore, MD
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and largest cultural center in the state of Maryland. The current population is 637,400 people, and the city is a major seaport on the East Coast. Recent years have seen Baltimore shift to a more service-oriented economy. Two of the largest employers are John Hopkins University and John Hopkins Hospital. The city got its name after Lord Baltimore in the Irish House of Lords. Early economy saw the town supported by the tobacco trade, and current day, the harbor boasts a wide variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. Located just 31 miles from the U.S. Naval Academy, Baltimore is a bustling city which offers a multitude of activities for new residents.

Homes for sale in the area start at $219,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $620 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Tremont Plaza Hotel and the Sheraton Baltimore offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $121.

Local attractions include the Urban Pirates which offer family adventure cruises in the Inner Harbor. Pirates in full costume add flavor to the trip and even offer water cannons for spraying those on shore. The historic tour mixed with the relaxed atmosphere of the ship make the trip one of the most popular tourist attractions. Adults can book a trip without the kids as well for a much more adult pirate party including cocktails and dancing.

Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland which is the third most populous place in the state. The city is a major business hub that lies north of Washington D.C. and has over 7 million feet of office space. The downtown area has a major retail, residential, and office core. The city was named after the mica-flecked spring that was discovered in the area in the early 1840s by Francis Preston Blair who owned most of the land in the town. The town is located just 35 miles from the Naval Academy in Maryland and is host to many entertainment, musical, and ethnic festivals during the year.

Homes for sale in the area start at $375,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $927 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Days Inn and the Comfort Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $76.

Local attractions include the National Capital Trolley Museum which includes a collection of street cars from the 1950s and shows streetcars portrayed in early movies as well as exhibiting the hardware when street cars began having electricity power them. The museum is serviced by three levels of street car service on its demonstration railway. The trolley rides and gift shop are great for birthday parties and family fun. The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center is a 32,000- square-foot entertainment center featuring two stadium theaters and concession stands. Old movies are shown on a regular schedule as well as cutting edge documentaries.