Triton Light, Annapolis

#37 among attractions in Annapolis

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The Triton Light is a navigational beacon on the seawall of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where the Severn River meets Spa Creek and the Annapolis harbor. It was donated to the Academy and named for the Greek god by the Class of 1945. It is not only an important part of the culture and traditions of the Naval Academy, but also is a trusted navigational point in Annapolis Harbor. ()

Coordinates: 38°58'54"N, 76°28'36"W

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Triton Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maryland State House, Naval Academy Chapel, Herndon Monument, Alumni Hall.

0.8 miW
Historic landmark with exhibits
Maryland State House, Annapolis
21 min walk • The Maryland State House is located in Annapolis, Maryland. It is the oldest U.S. state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating to 1772 and houses the Maryland General Assembly, plus the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
0.5 miW
Church
Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis
14 min walk • 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.
0.5 miW
Memorial
Herndon Monument, Annapolis
13 min walk • The Herndon Monument on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy is a 21-foot-tall grey granite 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.
0.6 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Alumni Hall, Annapolis
16 min walk • 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Garden
William Paca House, Annapolis
16 min walk • The William Paca House is an 18th-century Georgian mansion in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. William Paca was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence and a three-term Governor of Maryland.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hammond-Harwood House, Annapolis
17 min walk • The Hammond–Harwood House is a historic house museum at 19 Maryland Avenue in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. Built in 1774, is one of the premier colonial houses remaining in America from the British colonial period.
0.6 miW
Museum, Military base, History museum
U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Annapolis
15 min walk • The United States Naval Academy Museum is a public maritime museum in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. A part of the United States Naval Academy, it is located at Preble Hall within the Academy premises.
0.8 miSW
38°58'19"N • 76°29'2"W
Annapolis City Marina, Annapolis
20 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.6 miSW
Ship
Stanley Norman, Annapolis
16 min walk • The Stanley Norman is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1902 by Otis Lloyd, Salisbury, Maryland. She is a 48-foot-3-inch-long in Length overall with length on deck OF 47.5-foot-long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop.
0.6 miW
Historical place
Brice House, Annapolis
15 min walk • The Brice House is, along with the Hammond-Harwood House and the William Paca House, one of three similar preserved 18th century Georgian style brick houses in Annapolis, Maryland.
0.7 miW
Specialty museum, Museum
Chase–Lloyd House, Annapolis
17 min walk • The Chase–Lloyd House is a historic house at 22 Maryland Avenue in Annapolis, Maryland. Built in 1769–1774, it is one of the first brick three-story Georgian mansions to be built in the Thirteen Colonies, and is one of the finest examples of the style. Its interiors were designed by William Buckland.

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Which popular attractions are close to Triton Light?

Nearby attractions include Naval Academy Jewish Chapel, Annapolis (7 min walk), United States Naval Academy, Annapolis (11 min walk), Herndon Monument, Annapolis (13 min walk), Macedonian Monument, Annapolis (13 min walk).