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.
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.
Annapolis City Dock
You can enjoy retail therapy at Annapolis City Dock during your trip to Annapolis. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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
Everything about this beautiful historic hotel was beautiful and perfect—I can’t wait to come back!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
Very welcoming and room very clean.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
Amazing staff.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Baltimore BWI Airport
The room was spotless. The staff was very courteous and welcoming.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
Room was clean. Beds were comfy. Very walkable to all of the hot spots. Parking was expensive onsite.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic District
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Ballet Theater of Maryland and Spa Creek 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 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.
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.
