Annapolis, Maryland
About Annapolis
Annapolis, MD is a thriving city located in central Maryland with an estimated population of 40,689. It ranks as the 7th largest city in Maryland.
Officially, Annapolis is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.21 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,643 residents per square mile.
📰 Annapolis News Today
- Now You Know: The expensive Annapolis agenda The Avenue News · Aug 18
- David Brewer Sullivan Obituary (2026) - Annapolis, MD - Lasting Tributes Cremation and Funeral Care, P.A. Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Travis Pastrana Named Budds Creek Grand Marshal southernmarylandchronicle.com · Aug 18
- Wild chase on the Severn: Coast Guard stops runaway boat United States Coast Guard (.mil) · Aug 10
- Annapolis speed cameras to operate 24/7 starting next month as city expands program WMAR 2 News Baltimore · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Annapolis Unique
- A top-25 city in Maryland by population (#7 of 157 incorporated places).
- Home to 2.6% of Maryland's city-dwelling population.
- Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 40,689.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Annapolis
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Annapolis
- 49 West (café)
- Adams Grille and Taphouse — barbecue
- Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen / Wine Bar — italian
- Eastport Kitchen
- Little Italy Annapolis — italian
- Miss Shirley's Cafe
- Nam Pho — vietnamese
- PIT Boys — barbecue
- Park Deli
- Sailor Oyster Bar — seafood
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Banneker-Douglass Museum of Afro-American Life and History · Museum
- GameOn Bar+Arcade · Arcade
- Banneker-Douglass Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Annapolis
- Acton Cove Park reviews ★
- Amos Garrett Park reviews ★
- Barbara Neustadt Park reviews ★
- Bill Jones Alley Easement reviews ★
- Brown-Leanos Memorial Park reviews ★
- Cheston Avenue Park reviews ★
- Conduit Street Park reviews ★
- Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park at Back Creek reviews ★
- Lafayette Avenue Park reviews ★
- Park Place Park reviews ★
- Post Office Park, Eastport reviews ★
- Revell Street Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Annapolis
- Annapolis Elementary
- Annapolis High
- Annapolis Middle
- Broadneck High
- Cape St. Claire Elementary
- Eastport Elementary
- Georgetown East Elementary
- Germantown Elementary
- Hillsmere Elementary
- Rolling Knolls Elementary
- Tyler Heights Elementary
- Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
- West Annapolis Elementary
- Wiley H. Bates Middle
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Luminis Health J Kent Mcnew Family Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.