Historic District Travel Guide
Annapolis
Visit Historic District
Popular places to visit
Maryland State House
Appreciate the superb architecture and fascinating history of America’s first peacetime capitol and the oldest state capitol still in legislative use.
William Paca House
Learn about the life and explore the historic home of 18th-century lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Paca.
Hammond-Harwood House
Explore the well-preserved interior of this 18th-century residence, which features antique furniture, period décor and prized paintings by Charles Willson Peale.
Spa Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Creek during your travels in Annapolis.
Ego Alley
Explore the waterfront in Annapolis with a trip to Ego Alley. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Thurgood Marshall Memorial
Remember the remarkable achievements of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice at this memorial dedicated to the civil rights advocate.
Things to do
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Annapolis: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Colonial Annapolis and Naval Academy Half Day Private Bus Tour
Top hotels in Historic District
Historic Inns of Annapolis
"Maryland Inn is an absolutely fantastic location, but that’s about the only positive I have for it. There’s quite a stench to the place from the time you walk in the front door. We had room 1301. It looks very nice in pictures, but it has the same odor as in the hallways, and the floor was insane ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
"When we arrived people were still checking out because of the problem with the elevators. So we have to wait for the room to be cleaned. We booked a handicap room but was giving a standard room I called down to the desk and they did move us to a handicap room. The Restaurant was closed for remodeling. ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
"Lamp was blinking Water only got warm in the shower"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"Great stay! Reasonably priced. Quick and easy check-in. Room was clean. I will return when I'm in the area again."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"The room was ok/ nothing special. I had to take the shuttle before the breakfast started. Some hotels will offer something to go - didn’t happen. It is a no frills hotel."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
"The suites were spacious and quiet."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Historic District
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Spa Creek and Ballet Theater of Maryland are top sights worth seeing.
Cape Saint Claire
While visiting Cape Saint Claire, you might make a stop by sights like Northern Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay.
Hillsmere
While visiting Hillsmere, you might make a stop by sights like Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Great Frogs Winery.
Arundel on the Bay
If you're spending some time in Arundel on the Bay, Northern Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
