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Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is convenient to Annapolis and serves most major airlines. A shuttle ("the Van") runs regularly between the Academy and BWI from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Approximate cost is $15.00 EACH WAY and, yes, the tickets are valid any time. "The Van" is really an excellent (and reliable) way to get back and forth to Annapolis / the Yard. It stops at the Waterfront, the Academy & major hotels. (The official name is "SuperShuttle".) The number for reservations/tickets is: 1-800 BLUEVAN (1-800 258-3826) OR 1 (410) 859-0800.
Note: the first shuttle from BWI leaves at 7:00 AM and arrives at the Academy at 7:35 AM. The last shuttle FROM BWI leaves at 11:00 PM., arrives Academy 11:35 PM .
First shuttle TO BWI leaves Waterfront at 5:30 AM, Academy 5:35 AM, etc., arriving BWI at 6:50 AM. Last shuttle TO BWI leaves at 9:30 PM, 9:35 PM, etc., arriving BWI at 10:50 PM.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Ground Transportation services available on the new outer curb include: Rental Car Buses, Parking Lot Buses, Super Shuttle Vans, Hotel Vans, and Metro Bus.
Hotels
& Bed & Breakfasts
Annapolis Lodging
(Rent a home for Commissioning week)
Annapolis
Navy Lodge (Best value hotel; call 60 days prior to your visit)
Links to some useful lists and contact information.
FLAG
HOUSE INN - right next to Gate 1 (Main Gate).
A down-home, charming and welcoming Bed & Breakfast (GREAT
breakfast!). He and Charlotte
Schmickle, the new owners and hosts at Flag House, are delightful,
warm and quite knowledgeable about ins and outs at the Academy. Address:
26 Randall St. (800) 437-4825 or (410) 280-2721
RADISSON HOTEL -Address: 210 Holiday Court Annapolis Maryland 21401 Telephone: (410) 224-3150 Fax: (410) 224-3413 Reservations: 800 333-3333 Hotel email: Radison Hotel
MARRIOTT WATERFRONT HOTEL -Call us directly for your Reservations. 1-888-773-0786 8am-4pm EST, Monday-Friday or e-mail us at Marriott Hotel
SHERATON HOTEL -Sheraton Barcelo Annapolis 173 Jennifer Road Annapolis, MD US 21401
DAYS INN -Days Inn & Suites - Historic Annapolis 2451 Riva Road Annapolis, MD United States 21401
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Annapolis -- The Virtual TourThis is an excellent map of Annapolis - and it's annotated. Thank you Capital Online!
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USNA Schedules (select this week, month, etc.)
- Definitely see the USNA Museum.
- Be sure to go to one of the services at the Chapel.
- Plan for time to spend at the Mid Store -- and think about getting most of your Christmas shopping done at one time.
- Be sure to stop by the Naval Institute Book Store
- Take a tour of Memoral Hall and the Main Office in Bancroft Hall.
- Have lunch with your Midshipman in King Hall. They will have to arrange it by getting you a ticket beforehand.
- And don't forget the Drydock Restaurant in Dahlgreen Hall.