Downs on the Severn Travel Guide
Annapolis
Visit Downs on the Severn
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
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Clean room. Welcoming staff!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
It was clean, comfortable and quiet.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Room was nice and staff a pleasure to work it.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Room was nice clean
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
Very nice room/accommodations. Very clean. Only issue was there were a lot of kids still in the pool after 9pm. Another couple and me and my partner went down to relax after a long day and it looked like a pool party. Perhaps putting a time on children or parties in the pool would be more accommodating ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore
The hotel was good. The room given had a connector door. We asked if we could change, but were told the hotel was sold out. The front desk did allow late checkin . We had booked the room with 2 breakfast , however we had to pay for our kids . The hotel charged us for 4 breakfast instead of 2 , which ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
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 Maryland State 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, Ballet Theater of Maryland and Spa Creek are top sights worth seeing.
