Welcome Aboard the Yard
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Visitors to the Naval Academy should enter through the Visitor Access Center at Gate 1, Randall St. and Prince Georges St. Pedestrian entrances to Gate 1 can be found on Randall Street (between Prince George and King George Streets) and on Prince George Street at Craig Street. Both entrances are just a block or so from the Annapolis City Dock.
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Everyone 16 and older must have a photo ID.
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Only vehicles with DoD Stickers or handicapped tags may enter Naval Academy grounds. Vehicles with a handicapped placard must obtain a pass from the Pass and ID desk in the Visitor Access Center. The small parking lot at Gate 1 may be used for this purpose.
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The Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center is located near the Visitor Access Center, just to the right as you come aboard.
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Picnicking is not allowed on the grounds of the Academy, but visitors may eat in the Drydock Restaurant in Dahlgren Hall.
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ONLY Animal Assistance Animals are allowed in the Visitor Center, USNA buildings and ceremonial area.
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Noon formation is one of the great daily attractions on the Yard (see photo above). It is held, weather and schedule permitting, Monday through Friday during the academic year and Monday through Saturday during Plebe Summer.
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Groups planning to visit the Yard can make group tour and dining arrangements prior to their visit. We can work within your tight schedule.
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The USNA Museum, located in Prebble Hall, is one of the true Annapolis and Naval History treasures. Don’t miss it. Naval History fans should Like the Museum’s excellent Facebook page.
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There are many musical and theatrical events on the Yard. Check the USNA Music Department’s schedule to see what’s playing while you’re here.
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If you are interested in applying to the Naval Academy, visit the Admissions page for candidate information.
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Sports fans attending Navy games should plan to Tour the Academy and vice versa. Athletic schedules and tickets are available online at NavySports.
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Many of the USNA’s religious services are open to the public.
- Support the Brigade of Midshipmen. By taking a Naval Academy tour, dining at Drydock, and shopping at the USNA Gift Shop, navyonline.com, and Museum Store, you are supporting the Brigade of Midshipmen. 100% of the profits generated by these businesses are contributed to the Midshipmen Welfare Fund. We appreciate your support and you get tax-free shopping.
Directions to the Naval Academy
A map, directions, and parking information can be found on our Getting Here page. There is also an excellent PDF map of the Yard on the Naval Academy’s Map and Directions page.
Information on Annapolis
Contact the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference & Visitors Bureau at
(410) 293-0445 or visit them online at www.visitannapolis.org.
