Historic District Travel Guide
Annapolis
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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
"At first we were placed in the Calvert House but then switched to the Johnson. The shower plumbing was broken. The shower soap pump did not work. The tub porcelain was chipped and the pillows were very hard. The door did not seal at the bottom and hall light came in. Air conditioning was noisy. I ..."
Reviewed on 22 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"Great price and clean the waffle and coffee was also good"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"Clean room but outdated"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
"Room smelled strongly of cigarettes. Silverware was dirty. Bugs in the room. Carpet was so old that suitcases wouldn’t roll on it. Staff was lovely though!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Aloft by Marriott BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
"The water was shut off! The airport shuttle service only operates certain times in the morning then in the evening."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
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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.
