Historic District Travel Guide
Annapolis
Visit Historic District
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
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 Historic District
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Staff were great! Very friendly. Setting is terrific. We loved our king bed room. Thanks!
Reviewed on 8 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
Parking feel safe and easy. Breakfast was regular nothing extra
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
My husband and I spent an amazing evening at this hotel. The room itself was absolutely beautiful. The view was AWESOME! Customer Service was GREAT! Our entire experience was SUPERB. We will be booking again definitely.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Nice location and affordable, BUT upgrades are needed. Elevator buttons dont work properly. Bathroom needs to be re-grouted, stains on the couch. The underside of the blanket had old cigarette burns. Other than that. The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport
I love the made to order omelettes. Parking at this hotel is an outside agency and was difficult. Not just me, but I witnessed someone else having difficulty and another person telling them about the difficult process.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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.
Wardour
Though Wardour may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden.
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.
