Downs on the Severn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Attempt the nerve-racking drive across this long and notoriously scary bridge, which provides fabulous views of Chesapeake Bay for passengers.
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
"The breakfast was good, with lots of fresh fruit. The staff were busy serving guests, but they didn’t seem very experienced. The room was spacious and clean, but the AC was noisy and we couldn’t sleep well. You can’t turn it off yourself — you have to ask the front desk to send someone to do it because ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
"Nice place"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore
"Perfect location and comfortable beds however this hotel needs a lot of updating. We had to change rooms 3 times. First room smelled of cigarettes, 2nd room had a pipe burst in ceiling. Then they moved us to a suite but it did not have a king size bed and balcony which is what we booked. The lobby ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
"Quiet room, friendly staff!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
"Customer service could be improved . Check in staff was notably unfriendly and at times dismissive to questions."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
"Breakfast is great"
Reviewed on 16 May 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 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.
