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.
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.
Activities
Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour
Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Historic District Hotel Deals
Historic Inns of Annapolis
I parked at the public garage close by and reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 17 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
Close access to airport.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
Excellent
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
Both rooms were decently cleaned. My pillow had a foul smell but the case and sheets appeared clean. The ac/pipes in the room were pretty loud at night time. The clicking and clanking kept me up on the first night. But besides that, the rooms were decent. The halls and elevator were clean. Ice machine ...
Reviewed on 18 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.
