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: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Downs on the Severn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Missing from the rooms were USB ports. Most hotels have lamps with ports.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
The room was clean and we enjoyed the partial view of the inner harbor. The staff was friendly and provided excellent service
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
Friendly staff, very clean room
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Nice
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Very family friendly. My girls enjoyed going to breakfast in the morning and the pool. Staff were very nice.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
The room was excellent, and the staff was as well. Special kudos to Jody behind the desk. The hotel bar /restaurant is fantastic and the bartender, Carlos, was amazing! We had a great time in the bar ringing in the new year.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downs on the Severn
Epping Forest
While Epping Forest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Annapolis Mall Shopping Center and Westfield Annapolis Mall.
Winchester-on-the-Severn
While there might not be top attractions in Winchester-on-the-Severn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Thurgood Marshall Memorial.
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.
West Annapolis
While West Annapolis isn't home to many top sights, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Thurgood Marshall Memorial 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.
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Ballet Theater of Maryland and Spa Creek are top sights worth seeing.
