Downs on the Severn Travel Guide
Annapolis
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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

AERIAL TRAM TOUR - HALF DAY PASS Rainforest Adventures Jacó

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Top hotels in Downs on the Severn

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Nice
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Clean room, comfortable beds, nice breakfast. Very close to the airport.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Excellent.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
Room was perfect, quiet hotel, and clean all around
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
The room was very clean and quite spacious. The location on the water was beautiful,
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Accessible room had good accomodations and was clean with a pleasant view and sitting area. Could have used a microwave. Staff was pleasant and helpful. One block from a wholefoods, for stocking up on whatever.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

