Historic District Travel Guide
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.
Top hotels in Historic District
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Excellent
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
Fantastic hotel and they upgraded us to a room with a stunning view!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Great stay!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
Very welcoming & clean & right in the middle of everything!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Sonesta ES Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
It’s great for family
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
Good
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic District
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Spa Creek and Ballet Theater of Maryland 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 Alumni Hall 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 Maryland Hall for Creative Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.