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.
Thurgood Marshall Memorial
Remember the remarkable achievements of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice at this memorial dedicated to the civil rights advocate.
Ego Alley
Explore the waterfront in Annapolis with a trip to Ego Alley. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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: 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
Half Day Private Bus Tour of Annapolis Up to 13 people
Top hotels in Historic District
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Clean room, staff was very friendly and kept in touch throughout stay, to see if I needed anything. Highly recommended staying here
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
Very welcoming and room very clean.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Airport drop-off does not take you to your Carrier, they go to one door and then you walk, walk, and walk some more
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
Clean and we moved to a quiet room as well
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Baltimore BWI Airport
Front desk staff are best PR—they greeted every person on entry, made each of us feel welcome. Breakfast staff person kept food well stocked and room very tidy, was quietly very efficient and helpful. Rooms were spotless, set up conveniently. Being able to gather family (we were at a family funeral) ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
Clean and quiet rooms. A bit banged up; but no more than most airport hotels. Staff very very friendly and helpful. Shuttle was prompt.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic District
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Ballet Theater of Maryland and Spa Creek are top sights worth seeing.
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
West Annapolis
While West Annapolis isn't home to many top sights, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Jonas Green State Park 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.
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.
Hunt Meadows
While Hunt Meadows isn't home to many top sights, Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Bay Bridge Market Place Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
