Annapolis Historic District
Annapolis
Maryland's state capital, with a colonial-era old town, the State House and a sailboat marina; a classic day trip from Baltimore.
Annapolis lies about 45 kilometers from Baltimore and is known as the Sailing Capital of America. The old town preserves many 18th-century brick houses, and its main street slopes from City Dock up to the State House. The State House is the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use in the United States. The Continental Congress met here, and George Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief here. Entry is free but requires a security check. At the waterfront you can eat blue crabs and take a sailing tour of Chesapeake Bay. It can be combined with a visit to the Naval Academy on the same day, about 40 minutes' drive away.
Opening hours
Old town open all day; State Parliament House about 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- United States Naval Academy
- Fort McHenry National Monument
- Fells Point
- American Visionary Art Museum
- Federal Hill Park
- Little Italy
- Maryland Science Center
- National Aquarium