Established in 1845 and first called the Navy School, trains naval officers with a four-year, college degree program. Candidacy is hard-won because each student must apply directly and also be nominated by a member of Congress. The campus is commonly called "The Yard," and you'll find many halls cover the 137 hectares (340 acres) area. The campus is also dotted with monuments commemorating U.S. military history. Visit the Tripoli monument, the oldest military monument in the U.S. Follow the Stribling Walk of 16,000 bricks to find others, such as the Mexican monument. Inside the academy, the chapel and the rotunda leading to Memorial Hall are inspiring examples of American neoclassical architecture. Make your Annapolis itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
U.S. Naval Academy reviews
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We had a great guide who did a thorough tour of the history, buildings and grounds. I was greatly surprised by the amount of history. I would come again just to see and hear the history. A...
We had a great guide who did a thorough tour of the history, buildings and grounds. I was greatly surprised by the amount of history. I would come again just to see and hear the history. A... more »
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Excellent walking tour given by guide. Lots of history here, plus the training ground for many great Americans. The visitors center contains much on the great Americans who passed through the Academy.
Excellent walking tour given by guide. Lots of history here, plus the training ground for many great Americans. The visitors center contains much on the great Americans who passed through the Academy. more »
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Great place to learn of naval history past, present, and future. Amazing architecture combined with statues, cannons, and even torpedoes!! Sporting events at the college level is always entertaining, but don't forget the scenery the academy has to offer. From boats and ships cruising the bay to the academy bridge at sunset, there is always something to snap a picture of. Anchors Away!!
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My Alma Mater, beautiful campus with lots to see and do. Motivated young Midshipmen walking all around the yard, many historical landmarks and monuments to explore. Need an ID to enter the campus. Walking along the sea wall is incredible, watching the sail boats going up and down the Severn River, you can see all the way to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on a clear day. Fun to wander around historic downtown Annapolis also, just a few minutes away from Gate 1.
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