Downs on the Severn Travel Guide
Annapolis
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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: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Top hotels in Downs on the Severn
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
The room was spacious,
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
The hotel has the best location of any at the Inner Harbor, but needs better upkeep of common areas.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Great centralized location. Very comfy.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore
Everything was great, except for our neighbors' headboard bouncing off the wall hard enough to bounce our headboard :)
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
The room was clean, comfortable, and in a very convenient location. Check-in was smooth and the overall setup met my needs. However, the outside noise was quite noticeable, especially at night, which made it harder to get good rest. If you’re a light sleeper, this is something to keep in mind.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Good
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downs on the Severn
Epping Forest
While Epping Forest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Westfield Annapolis Mall and Annapolis Mall Shopping Center.
Winchester-on-the-Severn
While there might not be top attractions in Winchester-on-the-Severn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Hammond-Harwood House.
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.
West Annapolis
While West Annapolis isn't home to many top sights, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Hammond-Harwood House 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.
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Spa Creek and Ballet Theater of Maryland are top sights worth seeing.
