Historic District Travel Guide
Annapolis





Visit Historic District
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.

Spa Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Creek during your travels in Annapolis.

Thurgood Marshall Memorial
Remember the remarkable achievements of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice at this memorial dedicated to the civil rights advocate.
Things to do

Annapolis: Historical Treasures of the City with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views

Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Historic District

Historic Inns of Annapolis
Staff were great! Very friendly. Setting is terrific. We loved our king bed room. Thanks!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
After a long day of travel, we decided the same day to book a stay in Annapolis as a middle point in our road trip. The hotel was so beautiful from the outside and just as lovely inside. I complimented both of the main desk staff members at check in and check out, it was notable how friendly and ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Hotel lobby, hallway, and room are clean and very comfy. Spacious bathroom with plenty supply. Book this hotel a night before my flight, check in process was very well organized with detailed instructions on shuttle bus. Shuttle bus was on time, very nice driver.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
The front desk staff upon check in was not very ending. The sale director upon check was outstanding. For a newer hotel, it’s a little run down and a little dirty. The housekeeping staff appears fine. The sales director is great. The support staff does not seem friendly. Maybe it’s a generational ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Nice location and affordable, BUT upgrades are needed. Elevator buttons dont work properly. Bathroom needs to be re-grouted, stains on the couch. The underside of the blanket had old cigarette burns. Other than that. The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport
Breakfast was delicious. The cook really takes pride in his work. Staff at the front desk were helpful and polite. The female bartender was so pleasant treated us beautifully! However the condition of the room could have been better and some updates are needed to furniture.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
