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.
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 savour 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.
Top hotels in Historic District
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Awesome as usual
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
After a long day of travel, we decided the same day to book a stay in Annapolis as a middle point in our road trip. The hotel was so beautiful from the outside and just as lovely inside. I complimented both of the main desk staff members at check in and check out, it was notable how friendly and ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
The shuttle was great...pickup from rental car facility and offered to take us to where we wanted to eat. The only complaint is that I assume the TV in the lobby was on all night and we could hear it in our room, which didn't allow us to get a lot of sleep. Maybe turning it down a bit would have ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
Staff was friendly and efficient. The room was spacious and clean. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Good room, comfortable stay
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
Beautiful hotel with lovely staff members and a welcoming atmosphere.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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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 Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden 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.
