Annapolis, MD - we toured the Navy Academy as a side trip to DC, as I knew it was an activity that would interest my dad. You can either check out the visitor center and free museum (a few blocks away) and walk around on your own (after going through security - this is an active naval base so ID is required to enter), or opt for a public guided tour, if you wish learn more about the history, traditions, and campus life of this institution. The 90-minute historical walking tour is the most popular, but I booked a GEM riding tour for my family (in a 5-passenger electric vehicle), since we were traveling with elders and a young child, so wouldn't be able to cover much ground across the sprawling Yard otherwise. The 75-minute tour takes you all around the Yard in comfort and highlights the "gems" of the naval academy. The campus is beautiful and pristinely maintained, and we were expertly entertained and informed by our wonderful tour guide Anne, whose whole family is Navy, and shared additional insights into the life of a midshipman and beyond. Parking: the limited parking near the visitors center is only available to those who hold a military ID. Otherwise you can either park at a garage or try metered street parking which is limited to 2 hours. read more

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I walked around the campus of the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago, when my husband and his family visiting us from out of town explored Annapolis for a few hours. I wish we'd had time for a guided tour (the other reviewers have really sold me on that experience, and I look forward to doing it in the future), but we had a great time exploring on our own. We arrived in the late afternoon. When you arrive, you need to enter through the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center (even if you're going to the chapel or the museum, navigate your walking directions here to avoid wasting time - Google Maps doesn't know you need to enter at this particular gate), where you'll show ID and put your things through a metal detector, but that was very quick. The highlights of our walk around campus included the walk down Porter Road (the houses on this street looked like I was on the set of Top Gun), the U.S. Naval Academy Museum, and the Naval Academy Chapel. Both the museum and the chapel were easy to find, because the campus has very good signage. The museum is located in Preble Hall and is two floors of naval and U.S. Navy history and a collection of model warships. It's definitely worth a visit (it has its own Yelp page, so you can read reviews specific to the museum there). The chapel really blew me away. It was built in 1904-1908 but underwent extension remodeling in 1940. It's large (it seats 2,500), with a copper dome (the cupola is 193 feet above the main altar area). It's very beautiful, and you should definitely stop in for a look if you're exploring campus. The campus is beautiful and a unique space in Annapolis. I'd been to Annapolis dozens of times (mostly for work before) visiting the Naval Academy! I wish I'd explored it sooner. read more

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Cool place to check out some history of the Navy. Just know, non-military people can only enter at one gate. They let you walk around some buildings of the campus. You must have a real ID to enter the campus and property. read more

The USNA is a beautiful, pristine, and well-taken care of campus. I expected nothing less, as it is a historical gem and I'm glad to have finally seen it and hope to come back again soon for a football game or another sporting event! We did an 11am walking tour - it was easy to find the campus and the main gate. Entry required a walk through a scanner and metal detector which was quick and easy. The visitor center and gift shop are very nice and easy to find/use/shop. Our guide - a retired Captain named "Chip" was extremely knowledgeable about the academy and provided a wonderful tour. We toured several buildings and walked through the main areas as well as the Chapel and ended on the main lawn by the Alley. Finding out about the daily schedules of the students here (around 6pm to midnight) is an eye-opener as well as the fact that around 40% of students are Division I athletes is impressive. Visiting the diving/swimming area and the hall of trophies and records and seeing everything accomplished by the disciplined students who attend, is extremely impressive and fills you with pride for our young Sailors and soon to be veterans for their hard work and service to this country. You can tell that those who attended are full of pride for their service to this country and also to this university. The town of Annapolis is beautiful and a trip to the USNA and visiting the historical main streets in town and dining is something everyone should do. read more

Beautiful campus! Been here a bunch of times with our mids. Love watching the Blue Angels from the yard during commissioning week!

This place has a lot of History . We did the walking tour it was good without the tour we would not have known the history. Our guide was very knowledgeable and she has been working here since 2011. She did explain in detail and patiently answered all our questions.. the place itself is Huge and has lot of History... The chapel was was very good. The gift shop had very good Merch and souvenirs. Their Museum was very good with lots to learn. read more

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We toured this place today on a 10am GEM car ride with tour guide Reed. $35 per person for a 60 minute ride around the campus for all the highlights. Worth it in the cold weather and with kids. We learned so much! Saw John's McCain's burial area, navy officers sailing in the river, a red fox ran in front of our car, sat inside a red color GEM car, fighter jets on display and more! Saw the exterior of the dorm halls, parking spaces for juniors and seniors only, and the gift shop too! Must go through security upon arrival. Free parking on site at gate 1. read more

It's Saturday here at king hall and we had some Tacos for lunch. GREAT BEEF mmm too good, GREAT shrimp and some nostalgic taco shells from my childhood. But then I'm looking around and I realize,.... NO SOUR CREAM. There goes the perfect taco assembly. Also sidenote, where is all the honey I had to search the land far and wide just to make some tea read more

Wow. I will admit when I'm wrong. I had little to no interest to tour the Naval Academy. I am truly sorry that I felt this way originally, especially since my father was a Navy veteran & my husband is a Navy veteran. My original opinion about military history is not reflective of my gratitude for those who served our country & those who continue to fight for our freedom. I am truly forever grateful for their service. For those who don't have much interest in military history, the Naval Academy Tour will change your mind. You're in for a real treat if you have Ken as a tour guide/docent! He is a Naval veteran & alumnus & provides insight into the admission process & life of a plebe & how The Naval Academy has evolved. Ken is charismatic, & well spoken which made the tour fantastic & enjoyable! It's an hour & a half guided tour which you can pay ahead online. (8/2024; $15 adult online per person including processing fee). It is well worth the price! Proceeds go towards the midshipmen. They do offer military & other discounts, call or refer to their website. If the Naval Academy is top priority on your list of things to see, I strongly recommend booking your tickets online in advance as certain times tend to sell out fast. You can purchase tickets onsite as well. Since we went in the summer we opted for the first morning tour @ 9:30am (tends to get hotter as the day progresses). Early morning tours are probably best if you want to avoid the crowds or a large group. We had a small tour group around 9 people, which was nice. We were invited to ask as many questions as we liked. Ken was also patient with my sister and me. We are some picture taking fools. (I do listen when I am taking photos at the same time.) When we returned from the tour, other tour groups had about 20+ people in it. I would recommend allowing 3+ hours if you want to check the other accessible areas of the campus. If you have mobility issues or poor standing tolerance, they do offer GEM tours in a small electric car for a higher price and at limited times. But the guided walking tour costs a lot less and is a wonderful way to explore if you are physically capable. Going on a paid tour not only presents the opportunity to learn more information that you wouldn't have otherwise received on a self guided one, but also access inside a few other buildings not open to the general public without a tour. Areas on the tour include the history of the mascot, Bill the goat & views of the swimming pool, Dahlgren Hall, the outside of the 4,000 square feet homes in which faculty reside, Bancroft Hall, John Paul Jones crypt & the Navy Chapel. However, we were informed by our tour guide prior to the start of the tour that it was highly likely we would not be able to go inside the chapel that day due to a funeral starting soon. We were able to see plebes marching & chanting around the grounds. There was so much other things we didn't fully explore. Bathrooms: Are available in the visitor center when you first walk in and another one close to the ticket counters. Also in the coffee shop. They do have a large gift shop. The prices are high and range from magnets, stickers, decals, apparel, hats, toys etc. Staff at the visitor center were pleasant & more than happy to answer questions. Parking: If you have military access, parking onsite is challenging. Parking is available for a fee in historic downtown Annapolis parking garages payable by app, text or scanning. Street parking is also available. I learned a lot and it was one of my favorite highlights visiting Annapolis! **A driver's license or government ID is required for entrance. Bags larger than a purse are not permitted. Refer to any updates on website or call. read more

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Very clean campus. Beautiful view . Respectful to veterans. Easy to walk around . Near the heart of the city

Going on a tour here was really interesting, and I didn't even leave enough time to see all the things I wanted to see. This is easily a 4+ hour day. There is an exhibit at the visitor center that I didn't have time to look through. There is also a museum I didn't see. But I did take a tour, and that was about an hour and a half and quite a nice walk around campus. Our tour guide was a former director and was very informative and fun to listen to. We learned a lot about the student life, the expectations, and the history of the university and about the buildings. We went from the indoor sporting field, the pool, the student center, a dormitory example, and finishing off in the chapel and with John Paul Jones's burial site which was also a really interesting story. I got in a lot of steps, got a lot of information on life at the Naval Academy, and got to see some great architecture/statues. The price was reasonable, and I would be back just to see more of the exhibits. read more

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Everything went well! The walking tour is only $18. Informative guide. Beautiful campus. And lots of fun stories about midshipmen and graduates. Definitely come. No negatives really. And the academy is downtown so there's a ton of things to do before and after the tour. read more

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We came here for a field trip. This place is beautiful!!! The grounds were taken care of... not a scrap of trash anyway.. So much pride and history here. Our tour guide was a graduate of the academy and retired Navy. He was great explaining everything as he walked us thru the grounds. My only down part is that it felt like he was recruiting the entire time .. "We only take the best.. you need to do X .. you have to do y".. Maybe that is the point of the tour but just a little odd. Other then that the place was perfect! I would definitely go back read more

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We did the 9:30am walking tour of the Academy with our guide Ken, who is an alumnus. Ken took us around the campus and explained the history of of the Academy and how it has evolved over the years. He was extremely knowledgeable and very articulate about the history of and the famous alumni, President Carter, Astronaut Chuck Yeager, Roger Staubach, Wes Brown, and numerous others. Clearly, the Academy invests much time and energy in their students, as the illustrious alumni attest to the Academy's commitment and mission. So everyone has the opportunity to make the most of their education and experience. The campus is absolutely beautiful and the Academy steeped in history! We saw Bancroft Hall, which is the largest campus housing all levels of students, from freshman to seniors. The athletic facilities are top-notch, from the swimming pools to Halsey field. While we were unable to enter the chapel as a funeral was underway, we did enter the crypt. It was somber if not impressive! Entombed in the crypt is the remains of John Paul Jones, an American patriot both here and abroad. So if you're interested in history as I am, you will find this tour intriguing, if not engaging and informative! Thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour as we learned about the history, architecture, and evolving culture! Not one to be missed! Highly recommend!! Ask for Ken! He is an amazing guide/docent who truly takes this tour to a whole new level! Very engaging and inspiring!!! read more

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What an amazing campus! We visited here a few years back and it was extra special as my wife's father served in the Navy. We didn't have time to do a formal tour, but we did a self-guided tour and got to spend time at the Naval Academy Museum, which was spectacular and is something you definitely have to do when you visit. It's an honor to tour these grounds and we highly recommend visiting the Naval Academy if you're ever in Annapolis! read more

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I got a chance on a Sunday morning and late January 2023 to visit the US Naval Academy as a tourist. Had time to kill before my flight out of Baltimore, so I was here with a friend. The US Naval Academy is basically the training Ground for our men and women in uniform to undergo training to be the best that the United States has the offer in the United States Navy. While it wasn't on the my list to see on a Sunday in Annapolis, Maryland as I was supposedly should have been in Baltimore, life has its way of diverting me here and I got to go and see. Upon arrival, we were checked in at the security check point, presented ID, and was allowed entry after going thru a metal detector. Can't be too safe nowadays. After that, we walked around and checked out the campus. I learned that the campus is extremely larger than I thought it would be. Thousands of recruits are here on any given day training and living on site. And so, my friend, and I decided to check things out and ended up sightseeing the US naval museum at showcases the amazing man and women who have gone from this Naval Academy to awesome things in their careers. We learned thru the artwork and photographs that many of the US naval academy graduates have become astronauts for the United States of America. It is pretty cool and amazing to see. We walked around for about 45 minutes around campus before we circle back to the gift shop to check things out over there. It was a chilled atmosphere, especially when it is in January. Not much to see although it is amazing how large and how sophisticated complex this campus truly is. The overall experience here at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland was inspiring, casual, and very informative to be sure. I enjoyed the parts were in the museum was very nice and inspirational to pay tribute to the people who made successful careers after graduating from the US Naval Academy here in Annapolis, Maryland. The campus itself was nice and scenic and it doesn't seem like it needs Constant upkeep, because it generally maintains itself because this campus is basically a United States military installation. I can see why many cadets here in the naval academy like to go for runs around the campus. It is very beautiful and as measured before scenic and well paved with asphalt. For the most part, though, I enjoyed my time here one day around the US Naval ammunition campus and enjoy the museum to see what amazing things people have done is servicemen, and women are amazing and definitely a source of inspiration to us all. If you are a military bath or just enjoy visiting military installations for vacation or just because, consider coming to the United States naval academy in Annapolis Maryland. There wasn't many people around locking and stuff but they're there. Must be a balmy brisk winter warning that people are not around that much there but they're there. If you're in the area stop on by. Well, technically, it's not a bona fide tourist attraction by any means, it is cool that the military lets civilians in to look around. The United States Naval academy's sprawling complex facility is located in Annapolis Maryland. While there was no admission fees to visit the campus, we had to go thru metal detectors and show identification to pass. It was just a layer of security that protects us all. For us civilians who visit the campus, you can expect to be dazzled and amazed at the sheer size of the campus and how much amenities they have housed here. It's as large as a major university, but it's for training and maintaining a strong military force. As far as parking for the visitors, Best thing to do is to park on residential street parking outside the facility and walk in. If you are big on public transportation, consider the rules that best fits your needs, and use those to get here. For the most part, though, it was a real treat to come here window. I was short on time and wanted to do other things here in Annapolis. I guess I was wrong. It was great to have been here and been amazed and inspired by the men and women in uniform whom have served, currently serving, and continue to serve here in the United States Navy, and all branches of military service. Definitely worth your time here and be amazed. Totally recommended. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+ read more

Dined at the Buchanan house for commissioning week- Service: Fantastic. The entire staff was kind, attentive, and well prepared for the event. They actively encouraged everyone to try all the food, taking pride in all that they had prepared. They were very friendly and outgoing. The oyster shuckers were my favorite people of the night! Food: Overall great. I was very impressed by the oysters and shrimp. They sweet oysters were so plump and good and the salty oysters were smaller but much tastier in my opinion. Both oysters were great and I appreciated that we could try both. There was cocktail sauce and lemons available to dress them with, but I wish there was old bay. The shrimp were very well seasoned and succulent. I think the seafood really stole the night. The meat and slaw in the slider had good flavor, but the size of the bun overwhelmed the sandwich. The ratio of bread to filling was about 70/30 but I wish it had been closer to 50/50. The chicken and waffles were good, but the piece of chicken I had was mostly breading so I didn't get the savory side I was looking for to balance with the sweet waffle and syrup. The waffle was cooked well, with a crisp exterior and fluffy interior. Atmosphere: Superb. The house is beautiful. The garden is gorgeous. Cleanliness is also clearly a priority here. The music was so wonderful and everyone in attendance was so kind. Overall, a fantastic experience. I would love to come back (if invited) read more

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Great tour! We got a good sense of the history and significance, as well as the traditions, in a two hour tour.

Before entering the academy, you'll need to have your ID and bags checked. This was a quick process. There's plenty of street parking outside or near the Naval Base Academy. It was amazing to learn so much about the history while visiting the Naval Base Academy! There are many different parts of the academy, so make sure to have your walking shoes on and leave time in your schedule to see everything the academy has to offer from the sporting field, museums, monuments, etc! read more

This is a nice experience and I strongly recommend everyone to come here. I didn't do the guided tour and instead I just roam around. It's very informational and who knew that several presidents of the US or graduates including Jimmy Carter. It was also cool to see the astronaut outfits from prior shuttles as well as a whole section on Billy the goat. read more

Welcome Aboard! The USNA offers wonderful history, grand monuments combined with beautiful scenic grounds. Bring your walking shoes as there's so much to see and appreciate. The Navel Museum located at Preble Hall offers many historic artifacts from uniforms to swords to firearms. Various detailed ship models, paintings and prints. The Main Chapel with its beautiful stained glass windows are a sight to behold. Take a break and enjoy the sailboats passing along the Severn River then continue your personal tour. A Must Visit! read more

I am rating this incomplete since the visitor center and other attractions were still closed due to pandemic. The courtyard was nice with beautiful plants and flowers. read more

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Fantastic, educational and insightful campus. Everything was as structured and precise as expected. This field trip was planned and executed by my 7th Grade son's school and I agree it was an awesome choice! This tour left no question unanswered and sparked a lot of conversations w the 7th graders considering entering the naval academy. I highly recommend visiting this location for a short day trip of history and local good eats. Important - I highly recommend paying for a tour guide to maximize your educational/ history experience. read more

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The most beautiful campus in AMERICA with a view of Annapolis and regular AMERICANS! If you've never been to the Naval Academy and happen to be in the area, make it part of your visit to the Maryland Coast. The Sailors and midshipmen will make you feel right at home and you'll leaving knowing that the future of our Navy is in relative good hands. Come here AFTER visiting West Point. You'll definitely want to be a Sailor and will grow to pity anyone who isn't! ;) read more

Needs major upkeep in almost all areas. Staff are usually friendly for government employees. Please note non military cannot drive on so tourists who try end up clogging up the vehicle lanes when security has to physically escort them off the academy grounds. Otherwise it's a nice walk even during g rainy days. read more

Took the 90 min tour. $12/pp. Our tour guide, Razu Wu, was very informative and entertaining! Thank you for an awesome tour. If u are near here, it's definitely worth a visit! Beautiful campus and architecture and history. There's also USNA museum free of charge that u should visit. And don't forget to watch the 15 min movie at the visitor's center. And go for a nice lunch on the waterfront only 5 min walk from campus. Civilians need to go to Gate 3 which can be a little confusing to find. There's no clear sign. read more

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United States Naval Academy is one of the most prestigious military academies in the entire world and there's a constant rivalry between the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point and the United States Naval Academy (USNA) at Annapolis. The drive from Baltimore to Annapolis was approximately 40 ~ 45 minutes (side note: our car was stuck on I-97 due to traffic accident and I saw one car got pulled over by highway patrol for driving on the shoulder lane & another car driving in reverse on the shoulder lane in order to get off I-97). Parking: There are two-hour parking meters around City Dock (two blocks away from the academy - you can just come back to parking meters and extend your time if you need to). If you need all-day parking, then you can park at the Noah Hillman Parking Garage (4~5 blocks away from the academy - the lot is behind Jimmy John's). You cannot park within the academy unless you have USNA IDs or DoD (Department of Defense) credentials. To get into the visitor center & gift shop, you will need a valid ID (e.g. driver license) upon entry. Guided walking tours start on an hourly basis and fees are $9 for adults / $10 for seniors (62+) / $9 for active or retired military. There's a short 15-minutes intro video about midshipman's four year life in the academy. Here's a fun fact - in order to apply for admission, you must be an United States citizen, single, not pregnant, no dependents, 17 ~ 22.5 years old, and a nomination from senators / congressmen / U.S. President / U.S. Vice President / Reserve Officers Training Corps Units. Our tour started at 2 PM and the entire tour lasted about 90 minutes. Our guide took our group around the Yard (name of the campus) and visited the following buildings / landmark - Lejeune Physical Education Center (The Athletic Hall of Fame / an Olympic-size pool / a wrestling arena / Heisman Trophies / Army-Navy Game / Olympians), Dahlgren Hall (a giant banquet hall), submarine torpedoes from WWII (somehow one of my friends almost tripped by one of those torpedoes), Bancroft Hall (dormitory / the "Dont Give Up The Ship" flag), the Indian warrior Tecumseh, Main Chapel, and the Crypt of John Paul Jones (I believe our guide said that he never lost a single battle). Overall I really like Bancroft Hall (beautiful and breathtaking front court & entrance) and the Olympic-size pool was quite a sight to see. I do wish that our guide can provide more historical background on each building, but I would still highly recommend a visit to the USNA If you are near Washington DC or Baltimore. read more

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Amazing! There are so many things to see and listen. I've been there 3 times but it's not enough to be satisfies. Tour: If you have no idea about naval stuff, you should join! Location: Great! Close to the downtown Annapolis! Nice bay view. Guest service: Great! Everybody is so helpful and kind and sophisticated. Gift shop: Great! Many special souvenirs. Cafe: Open for public. Officer's club: Not open for public. Museum: Free. You can learn many greg things. Church: Free. They close earlier than the museum. Parking: If you have DoD ID, you can go through the gate and park free right there. read more

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I grew up obsessed with visiting college campuses. I was always particularly drawn to the architecture, history, and academics of the Ivy League schools, and last year I finally finished my bucket list of visiting all 8 when I stopped at Dartmouth. When I googled "things to do in Annapolis" the USNA was consistently listed as a top choice. I wasn't particularly thrilled, and I wasn't sure what to really expect. I was BLOWN AWAY. Forget Ivy Leagues; the US Naval Academy is by and far the most impressive institution I've ever visited. The rich history, beautiful buildings, immaculate landscaping, and overwhelming atmosphere of honor and intelligence is so humbling. The insane amount of work it takes to get into and graduate from the US Naval Academy is beyond my comprehension. I'm beyond impressed and emotional that these bright, young scholars are so willing to serve the country I so proudly call home. I partook in one of the guided tours. It was nearly 2 hours long and cost about $11. I didn't mind paying for the tour, as all proceeds go back to the Academy. While it was very hot and sunny the day of our tour, our guide did a good job of stopping in shady places and buildings with air conditioning. I was super bummed that Chapel was closed - it was a summer Saturday, and it was completely booked for weddings. I guess that's just an excuse to come back and visit again. The tour was a little slower than I would have liked, but it definitely covered all the bases. I learned and saw more than I would have on my own. If you put in the Academy in your GPS, you could wind up at an entrance that requires government ID - so I'd suggest you put in the visitors center. I parked on the street outside of the Academy for free - just be sure you're paying attention to the signs and time limits. This Academy is truly stunning and picturesque, but the rigor of the students and the rich history of the navy and it's members make this place very worthy of a visit. read more

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What a beautiful place, and having just been assigned here as staff is just wonderful - dream come true! The mids are interesting but they are college kids - very smart, very athletic, specially selected college kids. But with that said college folk will do dumb things in their time, so that comes with it. The post is just a beautiful place rich in heritage and traditions, just like the rest of the Navy. There is a museum that can explain a lot of the history and where you can see parts of the Navy and how it all came together. The Crypt of John Paul Jones is also a sight to see. The cemetery is also full of history and is a special place to take a walk and pay tribute to the past. If you are in town, I highly recommend taking a stop here, all you need is an ID to walk on the post. Also go see the Chapel read more

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There is nowhere else in the world like it! The most beautiful yard, the best food and the greatest gift shops!

On a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon we took the guided tour. June Miller was our tour guide. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and interesting. We started with the 15 min movie and then took the 1.25 hr tour. The place is impressive. This is a must see. I regret not doing this sooner. read more

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Gorgeous campus and very friendly! I hope my girls choose to go here when they are old enough! Definitely take the tour when you come! It is well worth it!! Go Navy! read more

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Beautiful campus with historic grounds! I'm glad that they offer tours that show off the significance of the campus, discuss training, and share the traditions here. The tours and the museum offer wonderful context for this academy. read more

One of the highlights of our recent trip to Annapolis was our visit to the USNA. Definitely take the 15 minutes to watch the (free) movie in the visitor's center and the guided tour is the best $12 I've spent in quite some time. Jack was our tour guide and shared so much history with us, walked us through the campus - the building history and architecture was simply breathtaking. It was a full 90 minute tour and I would happily go back and do it again as I found it fascinating and there was just so much to learn and take in. A must-do when in Annapolis! read more

Wow, I expected to be impressed, but this tour "knocked me out of my socks ". Our guide, Bill was amazing with his overalls knowledge of the Academy, it's history, and traditions. But how he was able to answer so many unanticipated questions was mind-blowing! Questions about John McCain? Check. Steve Belichick? Check. David Robinson? Check! History of the Alley? Check! Everything I or others could ask? Check! Friendly, interested, knowledgeable about an amazing institution, filled with history, tradition, and an amazing brigade of Midshipman (and women), of which we all should be proud. It's a beautiful place, with 2 kinds of architecture. It was powerful to relate the Academy to the mission and values of these amazing people who challenge themselves mentally and physically every day. Bill made the place come alive! read more

Beautiful campus. I think I enjoyed it more than my family since I'm in the military. Worth a quick stop. Non military need to use the visitors entrance. Visitors are able to dine on the campus while visiting. read more

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I served under some outstanding naval officers when I was in the service. Some of these officers commissioned at the Naval Academy, so it was a must for me to come here. The drive here took me to the small town of Annapolis. Parking was found outside the Academy, as a military ID or special tags are needed to park within. After spending a few minutes finding parking, my buddy and I walked inside. The visitors center is immediately within the guest entrance, and from there tours can be scheduled. Unfortunately, we missed the last tour, but were allowed to explore to campus freely. Notable highlights of the campus are: the chapel, the museum, and the midshipmen barracks. The chapel was a prominent structure, but off limits to the general public. The museum was great, please check my review of it. The barracks were sizable, impressive, and beautifully maintained. A hall within the building hosts memorials to many Navy and Marine Corps officers of times past. A great experience, I recommend coming here. read more

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What a great place to visit. Young men and women getting an education. They actually get paid a monthly stipend to attend. If they leave before their second year, they have to repay the government. There is about an 85% graduation rate of entering plebes after four years. No grades - you must pass the tests both physical, emotional and educational. Tough program. Take the docent led tour and you will be happy. read more

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We really all should be wearing Air Force paraphernalia. Really. I can get you some if you'll wear it. You really don't need to buy anything (unless it has an "N" on it for Nina) from their huge gift shop. It is going to be temping but I warn you, Air Force, Air Force Air Force! The Air Force will be playing the Navy in Annapolis in October. Be there :-) The gift shop and educational area is impressive. You also need to set aside time to walk around the grounds of the Naval Academy especially during these cooler Fall weather when the air is crisp and you can walk right along the water's edge. They have a map of all the focal points on the Academy grounds. Be sure to park on the street and walk through the visitor's center to get in. But if you have a military ID then this is the prime parking spot for downtown on a busy weekend when there isn't a single parking space to be found for miles around. Don't forget your camera. There is no shame in wearing the Asian necklace. Everyone else will want your pictures. read more