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
"everything was great"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
"The room was amazing and newer clean"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
"Great hotel location Nice spacious room and comfortable beds Was let down by the gym with that not as well maintained"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Historic Inns of Annapolis
"Bed had a wear to it where I rolled . Tub was rusted with grout having mold . The product container was suppose to hang on the wall but kept falling off and breaking the bottles so they did not work. Def not worth the price we paid. It was in a great vicinity."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore
"The hotel was okay overall, and the staff was friendly. The only issue I had was that the towels in the room were dirty when I arrived. Other than that, my stay was fine."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"I was only there a couple of days but my stay was great."
Reviewed on 21 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.
