Downs on the Severn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Downs on the Severn Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Fine
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
Hotel is SUPER CLEAN, staff was EXCELLENT the hotel is in need of being remodeled. It is outdated with no new technology.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore
Great location, helpful staff. Parking is $35 per night and is not valet, but you have in/out privileges. Easily walkable to attractions, shops and restaurants. The ballpark is about a 25 min walk away
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
It feels like the hotel has fallen off. It used to be so clean with top notch services. I think overall the Inner Harbor is not what it used to be.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
This is a wonderful place to stay. The staff is very helpful.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Breakfast is great
Reviewed on 16 May 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 Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden.
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 Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Maryland Hall for Creative Arts.
