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.
Ego Alley
Explore the waterfront in Annapolis with a trip to Ego Alley. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Thurgood Marshall Memorial
Remember the remarkable achievements of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice at this memorial dedicated to the civil rights advocate.
U.S. Naval Academy
See where future generations of Navy and Marine Corps officers are trained at this historic federal service academy within a former fort in Annapolis harbor.
Things to do
Annapolis: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Historic District
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Bar and restaurant not open till 5 o’clock had to go out for breakfast or lunch
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
Under construction. It was not noted when I reserved rooms. Got there pass 10 pm no front desk. Waited for about 20 minutes. Front desk had to run something upstairs. He was very nice and apologize he was the only one there. Valet refused to valet our 12 seater van. My husband had to find the lot. ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
It was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Good room, comfortable stay
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
The staff were very helpful throughout my stay, and the room itself was clean. However, the property definitely needs some TLC and an overall updateThere was no microwave in the room, which became a major inconvenience. Any time I ordered Uber Eats and the food arrived cold, I had to get dressed ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
I love the hotel. clean. beautiful and friendly staff. I did not like I had to pay for parking. $20. It used to be free! I was shocked
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic District
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Spa Creek and Ballet Theater of Maryland are top sights worth seeing.
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
West Annapolis
While West Annapolis isn't home to many top sights, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Homewood
While there might not be top attractions in Homewood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Maryland Hall for Creative Arts and Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Admiral Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Admiral Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Maryland Hall for Creative Arts.
Hunt Meadows
While Hunt Meadows isn't home to many top sights, Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Bay Bridge Market Place Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
