15 days in Annapolis & Bakersfield Itinerary

Capital of the United States for one year from 1783 to 1784, Annapolis has played a vital role in U.S.

Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Jennie Wade House. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Annapolis: Gettysburg (Victorian Photography Studio, Eisenhower National Historic Site, &more), Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly) and Leesburg Premium Outlets (in Leesburg). And it doesn't end there: learn about all things military at U.S. Naval Academy, revel in the low prices at Queenstown Premium Outlets, enjoy the sand and surf at Breezy Point Beach, and enjoy the sea views from 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse.

To find reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Annapolis holiday builder site.

Bakersfield to Annapolis is an approximately 12-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 3 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Bakersfield in June: highs in Annapolis hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can travel to Bakersfield.

Escape the urban bustle at Trail of 100 Giants and Cesar E. Chavez National Monument. Do some cultural sightseeing at Fess Parker and Koehler Winery. Change things up with these side-trips from Bakersfield: Red Rock Canyon State Park (in Cantil) and Tehachapi Loop (in Tehachapi).

To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Bakersfield day trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Annapolis to Bakersfield. The time zone difference when traveling from Annapolis to Bakersfield is minus 3 hours. While traveling from Annapolis, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Bakersfield, ranging from highs of 96°F to lows of 68°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can travel back home.