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

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Top hotels in Downs on the Severn

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
I was hot the entire night, the ac was down.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore
Great price for the location. Clean rooms, decent amenities. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Hotel is good. States buffet breakfast but only provides pancakes on certain days. On Fridays you need to ask for constant refills. Staff was good but not very informative such as u need an additional key to get in pool area
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
Nice clean hotel in a freat location. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Overall stay was pleasant.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
It was clean and overall a good experience! Breakfast was a little over cooked and dried out but it was ok. We would stay here again
Reviewed on 16 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, Ballet Theater of Maryland and Spa Creek are top sights worth seeing.

