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.
Spa Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Creek during your travels in Annapolis.
Thurgood Marshall Memorial
Remember the remarkable achievements of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice at this memorial dedicated to the civil rights advocate.
Things to do
Annapolis: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Historic District
Historic Inns of Annapolis
"We stay here every time we come into Annapolis. It’s a wonderful Hotel wonderful staff and a great location."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
"When we arrived people were still checking out because of the problem with the elevators. So we have to wait for the room to be cleaned. We booked a handicap room but was giving a standard room I called down to the desk and they did move us to a handicap room. The Restaurant was closed for remodeling. ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"Overall appearance of the hotel was fine but the bathroom was terrible. I think they might have forgotten to clean it. Toilet was really nasty. As soon as I told the front desk about this they sent somebody to clean it but that affected the way I feel about cleanliness of the room; from that moment ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"Room assigned had shower that leaked all over bathroom floor. Front desk placed us in another room next day with no problem. I realized 2 days later that I didn’t have a pair of shoes. I went front desk again thinking I either forgot them from home or just left them in room we moved from. They had ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
"Great room"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Aloft by Marriott BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
"This hotel is older and needs some updating. Also the staff are not going to go out of their way to help their customers. The shuttle driver was just grumpy when we asked him if he could get us at the Rental car area. We will not stay here again. Marriott execs should look at this property and clean ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Historic District
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Annapolis Maritime Museum and Annapolis Harbor.
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Spa Creek and Ballet Theater of Maryland are top sights worth seeing.
Cape Saint Claire
While visiting Cape Saint Claire, you might make a stop by sights like Northern Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay.
Hillsmere
While visiting Hillsmere, you might make a stop by sights like Maryland Quiet Waters Park and Great Frogs Winery.
Arundel on the Bay
If you're spending some time in Arundel on the Bay, Northern Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
