Annapolis, MD, on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, offers plenty of outdoor activities in the bustling bay area. Invite your friends to go on an outdoor adventure with you in your Toyota RAV4 with ample cargo space and seats to take a cruise, paddleboard down the city’s scenic protected waterways, and sunbathe on one of the best beaches.
3 Incredible Outdoor Activities Near Annapolis, MD Worth the Drive
1. Cruising Over the Waters of the Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay offers plenty of fun activities with exciting cruises and charters departing from Annapolis Harbor throughout the day. Step aboard a cruise ship and explore the landmarks and places of interest with Watermark Journey, which has cruised over the waters of the Chesapeake Bay for more than 50 years, immersing people in a unique and fun way in the history and culture of the region.
The friendly crew offers a 90-minute narrated cruise of the Annapolis historic harbor, the banks of the U.S. Naval Academy, and a closer look at the Bay Bridges that connect the eastern and western shores, Sit back and relax as you float over the water while enjoying a variety of snacks and beverages. Watermark Journey is at 1 Dock Street in Annapolis and is open Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
2. Paddling the Annapolis Protected Waterways
The beautiful 340-acre Quiet Waters Park is nestled between Harness Creek and the South River and is the ideal spot for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Capital SUP specializes in stand-up paddle boarding and rents watercraft at the park’s little marina to explore the city’s protected waterways. Canoe, kayak, and paddleboard past natural habitats filled with wildlife and active marinas and see beautiful architecture along the way.
Capital SUP also offers stand-up paddleboard lessons to get you comfortable on the water. Capital SUP is at 600 Quiet Waters Park Road in Annapolis and is open Saturdays and Sundays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
3. Swimming, Crabbing, and Fishing in the Chesapeake Bay
The 786-acre Sandy Point State Park’s mile-long swimming beach along the northwestern shore of the Chesapeake Bay is the ultimate spot to cool off on a hot summer’s day. The beach overlooks Chesapeake Bay Bridge and has everything you need to enjoy a day of fun in the sun. The park rents beach chairs and umbrellas, snack food and picnic supplies are available, and the lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
There is a bay-themed playground, picnic spots, and restrooms with showers close to the beach. Take your fishing gear, cast your line from the designated fishing section of the beach or the jetty, or use the crabbing and fishing pier in the marina area. Sandy Point State Park is at 1100 East College Parkway and is open daily from 7 a.m. to dusk.
For more information on exciting outdoor adventures in and around Annapolis, visit the Visitors Center at 26 West Street. While you are out and about, drop by Koons Annapolis Toyota today and check out the new Toyota RAV LE and the Corolla Cross XLE that are ideal for taking you to your next outdoor destination.
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