Historic District
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.
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.
Ego Alley
Explore the waterfront in Annapolis with a trip to Ego Alley. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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: Annapolis Harbor and U.S. Naval Academy Cruise
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Annapolis: Electric Boat Rental - Duffy Sun Cruiser - 10ppl
Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Historic District
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Valet parking while convenient did not arrive on time on the day of the marathon and nearly ended being late for the start line:( the staff barely acknowledged the miss.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
All restaurants onsite were not open! We had to order from a restaurant nearby but it really was not set up properly for room service. We had to go there to order and pickup and they were not really sure of the process for hotel guests so we just paid with a separate CC. Breakfast was essentially ...
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
The rooms were very dirty there were many roaches to staff was absolutely horrible I was told that I could not stay another night because there were new king beds so I booked a queen room they sent the manager down who kicked me out and called the police for no other reason than I booked online and ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
Was very clean.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
DoubleTree Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
EXCELLENT RECEPTION
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
Nice hotel and staff
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic District
Murray Hill
While visiting Murray Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ballet Theater of Maryland and Spa Creek.
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
West Annapolis
When in West Annapolis, you can plan a visit to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Hammond-Harwood House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Homewood
While Homewood might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Maryland Hall for Creative Arts and Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Admiral Heights
Admiral Heights might not have many top sights, but Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Maryland Hall for Creative Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hunt Meadows
When in Hunt Meadows, you can plan a visit to Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Bay Bridge Market Place Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
