2025

This Walk is so good it was voted "Best" in the USA a number of years ago.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Capital - Downtown Annapolis - USNA

Year Round Walk

SN: 127240 - 2025 / Y0264

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Capitol dome
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Governor's mansion
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Naval Academy Chapel and John Paul Jones resting place
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Waterfront residence
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when is the event

From Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 to Dec 31st, 2025

Start box available: 10 - 5 Daily

Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option

where is the event

Annapolis, Maryland

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Walking the United States - Capitals

Walking with America's Veterans

Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail

CC: Anne Arundel County

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

If Visitors Center parking lot is full, or there is no place to discharge bus patrons, retrace your path to Rowe Blvd. Make 1st left onto Taylor Ave. and park (fee) in the Navy Stadium on your right. Take the shuttle trolley to Visitors Bureau.The Visitor Center is staffed by volunteers so it may not open on time or be open during the posted hours. If not open, please either use the OSB or if you want to stamp your physical books, download the directions. Hopefully, the Center will be open when you complete the walk. We apologize for any inconvenience.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 11km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

The walk is through the historic City of Annapolis, which is also the capital of Maryland and the home of the U.S. Naval Academy. The route follows road shoulders and primarily sidewalks. Annapolis pavements are rough (part of the historic flavor) but suitable for large-wheeled strollers. Fee for IVV credit or non-IVV is $4.00. Children 12 and under walk for free (IVV-credit).Dogs are not encouraged due to USNA restrictions. Photo ID needed to enter the Naval Academy and State House. Visitor Bureau hours are: 10-5 daily NOTE: Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.


This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:

Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference & Visitors Bureau. 26 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone 410-280-0445. When near Annapolis I-97 and MD-2 will merge into US-50/301. Continue on US-50/301 and take Exit 24 marked MD-70 South, Rowe Blvd., Annapolis. Continue south on Rowe Blvd. cross Weems Creek. Stay alert-the remaining directions go quickly: After crossing College Creek Rowe Blvd. veer right, then veer left onto Northwest Street. Stay in right lane. Visitors Bureau parking garage is a short distance on right. Parking is charged. As the Visitor Bureau's hours are subject to change, phone before going.

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Visit Annapolis

PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.

event sponsor

Annapolis Amblers (AVA-0595)

Event website: www.annapolisamblers.org

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.