Downs on the Severn Travel Guide
Annapolis
Visit Downs on the Severn
Popular places to visit
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.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Attempt the nerve-racking drive across this long and notoriously scary bridge, which provides fabulous views of Chesapeake Bay for passengers.
Sandy Point State Park
Sunbathe on the beach, enjoy unrivaled views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and go hiking, swimming, fishing and boating in this vast park.
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.
Maryland Quiet Waters Park
Stroll along miles of trails through grassy parkland, hardwood forests and riverfront promenades and check out the visitor center at this pretty park.
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.
Things to do
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 Downs on the Severn
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
"It was nice to know that I had an underground parking garage that you could book separately and save money instead of paying the fee at the hotel. And they also have elevators directly from the underground parking into the lobby at the hotel, which is most convenient. Staff was nice. Our room was ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
"The lobby was beautiful and set the expectation for the room which was disappointing. There were large stains in the carpets and crumbs and debris from not vacuuming properly. The light was out in the bathroom so how did housekeeping clean the bathroom properly? Rooms definitely need a refresh and ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
"Lamp was blinking Water only got warm in the shower"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
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
Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore
"You have to pay $35 for parking , which I wasn’t made aware of when booking the hotel. There’s no microwave in the room, so you have to go all the way to the front desk to ask to use the microwave and they have to microwave it for you. The receptionist have to push a botton on the other side of the ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"Good place to stay for a night and was cheap"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downs on the Severn
Historic District
While visiting Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Maryland State House and William Paca House.
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.
