Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Ego Alley
Explore the waterfront in Annapolis with a trip to Ego Alley. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Thurgood Marshall Memorial
Remember the remarkable achievements of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice at this memorial dedicated to the civil rights advocate.
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.
Activities
Annapolis: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views
Our pick of the best Historic District Hotel Deals
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Room was clean, but never cleaned during my stay. Staff was polite and helpful. Parking and check in was most inconvenient. Going from one location to another was not what I expected.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
No microwave, no towel hangers the best thing was the shops and restaurants nearby
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Breakfast was good. Location felt safe.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
Room was very clean and AC was pumping! Slept very well!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
I really LOVE this hotel. I stay here all the time. So much so that even though I was sad my reservation had to be amended due to the hotel being overbooked nobody can ever make me not want to stay here. They booked me a room across the way and although I wasn’t happy they definitely made it right. ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
Nice hotel and staff
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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.
