New Point
District of Annapolis
in Anne Arundel County of Maryland, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.978 and -76.492 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 58' 42" and W -76° 29' 31"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 07:56 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
11:53 am and 12:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

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Delve into New Point

The district New Point of Annapolis in Anne Arundel County (Maryland) is a subburb in United States about 30 mi east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

11°C (53 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Autograph Collection

Address
0,4 mi
80 Compromise Street
21401 Annapolis
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Westin Annapolis

Address
0,7 mi
100 WESTGATE CIRCLE
21401 Annapolis
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Loews Annapolis Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
126 WEST STREET
21401 Annapolis
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Crowne Plaza ANNAPOLIS

Address
2,8 mi
173 Jennifer Road
21401 Annapolis
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis

Address
3,0 mi
210 Holiday Court
21401 Annapolis
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites Annapolis

Address
3,0 mi
124 Womack Drive
21401 Annapolis
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Historic Inns of Annapolis

Address
0,1 mi
58 STATE CIRCLE
21401 Annapolis
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


O'Callaghan Annapolis Hotel

Address
0,4 mi
174 West St
21401 Annapolis
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MD Annapolis Country Inn and Suites by Radisson

Address
3,5 mi
2600 HOUSELY ROAD
21401 Annapolis
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express & Suites ANNAPOLIS

Address
2,6 mi
2451 Riva Road
21401 ANNAPOLIS
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Annapolis, Maryland

Annapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It had a population of 38,394 at the 2010 census and is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, 26 miles south of Baltimore and about 29 miles east of Washington, D.C. Annapolis is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.

Located at 38.9729, -76.5012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places established in 1649, Annapolis, Maryland, Former capitals of the United States, Cities in Maryland, Populated places in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, County seats in Maryland, Chesapeake Bay, 1649 establishments in Maryland

United States Naval Academy

The United States Naval Academy (also known as USNA, Annapolis, or Navy) is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. Established in 1845 under Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, it is the second-oldest of the United States' five service academies, and educates officers for commissioning primarily into the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps.

Located at 38.9844, -76.4889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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United States Naval Academy, Military academies of the United States, Naval academies, Annapolis, Maryland, National Historic Landmarks in Maryland, Universities and colleges in the United States, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Educational institutions established in 1845, Patriot League, Universities and colleges in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Bancroft Hall

Bancroft Hall at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, is the largest single dormitory in the world. Bancroft Hall, named after former Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, is home for the entire brigade of 4,000 midshipmen, and contains some 1,700 rooms, 4.8 miles of corridors, and 33 acres of floor space. All the basic facilities that midshipmen need for daily living are found in the hall. It is referred to as "Mother B" or "The Hall" by Midshipmen.

Located at 38.9818, -76.4834 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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United States Naval Academy, University and college dormitories in the United States, Beaux-Arts architecture in Maryland, 1900s architecture in the United States

St. John's College (Annapolis/Santa Fe)

St. John's College is a private, liberal arts college with two U.S. campuses: one in Annapolis, Maryland, and one in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The College was founded in 1696 as King William's School, a preparatory school. It received a collegiate charter in 1784, making it one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States.

Located at 38.9825, -76.4925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Jennings House

Jennings House, located in Annapolis, Maryland, was the residence of the Governors of Maryland from 1777 until 1870, when it was replaced by Government House. The building was sold to the United States Naval Academy in 1869 for $25,000. It was demolished in 1901. Governor George Howard, son of Governor John Eager Howard, was born in Jennings House in 1789.

Located at 38.9811, -76.4859 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Governors' mansions in the United States, History of Maryland, Houses in Annapolis, Maryland, Government buildings in Maryland, Landmarks in San Diego, California

Herndon Monument

The Herndon Monument on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy is a tall grey obelisk. It was erected in memory of Captain William Lewis Herndon who courageously decided to go down with his ship, SS Central America, and the men left aboard rather than save himself on September 12, 1857. All women and children and many of the men aboard were saved by a nearby ship during the storm.

Located at 38.9823, -76.4859 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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United States Naval Academy

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

The United States Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium is a cemetery at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Located at 38.9877, -76.4911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Annapolis, Maryland, Burials at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery, Cemeteries in Maryland, Military cemeteries in the United States, United States Naval Academy alumni, 1868 establishments in Maryland

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts

The Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is a multi-disciplinary arts center in Annapolis, Maryland which offers opportunities in the arts for individuals of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. It was founded in 1979 to promote art appreciation and education in Maryland. Maryland Hall offers year-round arts classes for children, teens and adults. Classes are available in drawing, painting, dance, drama, crafts and clay/ceramics.

Located at 38.9739, -76.5056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Maryland culture, Arts in the United States

Fort Severn

For the trading post in Canada see Fort Severn First Nation For other uses of the names "Severn" and "Fort Severn", see Severn (disambiguation).

Located at 38.9818, -76.4812 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

St. Mary's High School (Annapolis, Maryland)

St. Mary's High School is a small, co-educations college-preparatory Catholic high school located in the heart of Annapolis, Maryland. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore. St. Mary's is accredited by AdvancED, the Archdiocese of Baltimore and is recognized and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. St. Mary's annually participates in a lacrosse game versus Severn School called Battle Lax.

Located at 38.975, -76.4883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Maryland, Educational institutions established in 1860, AdvancED, 1860 establishments in Maryland

Alumni Hall (Navy)

Alumni Hall is an indoor stadium at the United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis in the U.S. state of Maryland. Completed in 1991, it seats 5,710 and serves as the primary assembly hall for the Brigade of Midshipmen. It is used for athletic contests — including basketball and wrestling — and is home for the Naval Academy women's and men's basketball teams, members of the Patriot League.

Located at 38.9845, -76.4878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Navy Midshipmen basketball venues, College basketball venues in the United States, Basketball venues in Maryland, Sports venues completed in 1991, Event venues established in 1991

Historic Inns of Annapolis

The Historic Inns of Annapolis consist of three historically rich inns dating back to the end of the American Revolutionary War. The historical buildings, located in Annapolis, Maryland, include the Maryland Inn, Governor Calvert House, and the Robert Johnson House as well as the Treaty of Paris restaurant and the King of France Tavern, which are the on-site dining facilities. Managed by Remington Hotels, the hotel is located in the heart of the city of Annapolis, MD.

Located at 38.9792, -76.49 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Hotels in Maryland, Annapolis, Maryland, Buildings and structures in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Government House (Maryland)

Government House is the official residence of the Governor of Maryland and is located at State Circle in Annapolis, Maryland. It has been the home of the governor since 1870. It was designed by Baltimore architect R. Snowden Andrews (1830–1903). Jennings House was the residence of the Governors of Maryland from 1777 until 1870.

Located at 38.9791, -76.4919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Governors' mansions in the United States, History of Maryland, Houses in Annapolis, Maryland, Museums in Annapolis, Maryland, Historic house museums in Maryland, Government buildings in Maryland

Thompson Stadium

Thompson Stadium was an american football stadium in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was constructed in 1914, and served as the home stadium to the Navy Midshipmen football team of the United States Naval Academy between 1924 and 1959. It was replaced by the larger Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The stadium was named after Robert M. Thompson, a marine colonel and graduate of the Naval Academy.

Located at 38.9786, -76.4831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Defunct college football venues, Navy Midshipmen football venues, American football venues in Maryland

Naval Academy Chapel

The United States Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland, is one of two houses of worship on the grounds of the Navy's service academy. Protestant and Catholic services are held there. The Naval Academy Chapel is a focal point of the Academy and the city of Annapolis. The chapel is an important feature which led to the Academy being designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

Located at 38.9815, -76.4863 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Glenn Warner Soccer Facility

The Glenn Warner Soccer Facility is a soccer-specific stadium at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The college soccer facility is named for beloved longtime coach Glenn Warner. It was the site of Crystal Palace Baltimore's first-ever match, a 3–1 loss to its parent club on July 15, 2006.

Located at 38.9842, -76.4817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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College soccer venues in the United States, Soccer venues in Maryland, Sports venues in Maryland, Navy Midshipmen sports venues, Sports venues completed in 2002

William W. Jeffries Memorial Archives

The William W. Jeffries Memorial Archives, found at the United States Naval Academy in the Nimitz Library, was named in dedication of William Worthington Jeffries (1914-1989), former professor, archivist, and museum director at the Academy from 1942 to 1989. Professor William W. Jeffries taught history at the Naval Academy for thirteen years and then served as Senior Professor in the English, History, and Government Department for fifteen years.

Located at 38.9849, -76.4864 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, Libraries in Maryland, Archives in the United States, 1991 establishments in Maryland

Hubbard Hall (Annapolis, Maryland)

Hubbard Hall, often called "The Boat House," is the historic home of the United States Naval Academy's rowing teams in Annapolis, Maryland. Located on Dorsey Creek, off of the Severn River, it was completed in 1930 for the 40-man heavyweight rowing team. It supports the men's lightweight and heavyweight teams and the women's team with over 200 members. The Academy is in the process of completing a new USD $20 million renovation of the entire building including the rowing tank.

Located at 38.9865, -76.4933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Boathouses, Navy Midshipmen, Annapolis, Maryland, Buildings and structures completed in 1930

U.S. Naval Academy Museum

The United States Naval Academy Museum is a public maritime museum in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. Being part of the United States Naval Academy, it is located at Preble Hall within the Academy premises. Its history dates back to 1845 (founded as Naval School Lyceum). The museum has an area of 12,000 square feet with four galleries. It is currently headed by J. Scott Harmon, Director.

Located at 38.9828, -76.4872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Maritime museums in Maryland, United States Naval Academy, Marine art museums in the United States, Military and war museums in Maryland, Museums in Annapolis, Maryland, Art museums in Maryland, United States Navy museums

St. Anne's Church (Annapolis, Maryland)

St. Anne's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located in Church Circle, Annapolis. The first church in Annapolis, it was founded in 1692 to serve as the parish church for the newly created Middle Neck Parish, one of the original 30 Anglican parishes in the Province of Maryland.

Located at 38.9775, -76.4914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Episcopal churches in Maryland, Places of worship in Annapolis, Maryland, 17th-century church buildings, Churches in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Religious organizations established in 1692, 1692 establishments in Maryland

Naval Academy Jewish Chapel

The Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel is the Jewish chapel at the United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Maryland. The center is named in honor of Commodore Uriah P. Levy (1792-1862), the first Jewish commodore in the United States Navy, who is famous for refusing to flog his sailors.

Located at 38.9803, -76.4812 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Synagogues in Maryland, United States Naval Academy, University and college chapels in the United States, Military chapels of the United States, Post–World War II synagogue architecture, Unaffiliated synagogues in the United States, Religious buildings completed in 2005, Jewish American military history, Places of worship in Annapolis, Maryland

Halsey Field House

Halsey Field House is a multi-purpose arena at the United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Maryland, with a seating capacity of 5,000. It was home to the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team until the Alumni Hall opened in 1991. It is named after FADM William "Bull" Halsey, a World War II United States Navy commander. Currently it is the home of the indoor track and field teams.

Located at 38.9778, -76.4842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Sports venues completed in 1957, Indoor arenas in the United States, Defunct college basketball venues in the United States, Sports venues in Maryland, Navy Midshipmen basketball venues

Wesley Brown Field House

The Wesley Brown Field House is a sports arena at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. It is located between the 7th Wing of Bancroft Hall and Santee Basin. The 140,000-square-foot facility houses physical education, varsity sports, club sports, and personal-fitness programs and equipment. It is home to the Midshipmen cross country and track and field teams, the sprint football team, the women’s lacrosse team, and sixteen club sports.

Located at 38.9817, -76.4797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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College lacrosse venues in the United States, Navy Midshipmen sports venues, Sports venues in Maryland, Indoor arenas in the United States, Sports venues completed in 2008

Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium

Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium is a baseball venue in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. It is home to the Navy Midshipmen baseball team of the NCAA Division I Patriot League. This field has a capacity of 1,500 spectators. The stadium is named for Max Bishop, Navy head baseball coach from 1937–61. In his tenure, the team's record was 306–143. The field is named for two Naval Academy alumni, Ron (class of 1963) and Bruce (class of 1965), both contributors to Navy athletics.

Located at 38.9864, -76.4954 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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College baseball venues in the United States, Baseball venues in Maryland, Navy Midshipmen baseball

Ogle Hall

Ogle Hall is an historic building in Annapolis, Maryland, Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties Inventory #AA-530. It is also known as the United States Naval Academy Alumni House. It is located at 247 Prince George Street and was built between 1739 and 1742 for Dr. William Stephenson. It changed hands and in 1747, Daniel Cheston leased the property to Provincial Governor of Maryland, Samuel Ogle, giving the building its namesake.

Located at 38.9786, -76.4847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Annapolis, Maryland, Houses in Annapolis, Maryland

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