Informally Known As “Naptown” - Annapolis, MD

Annapolis is Maryland’s capital city on the Chesapeake Bay, with a historic district that includes 18th-century brick houses and the domed 1700’s Maryland State House. This quaint, historic waterfront town has changed little since the 17th-century, when it was a central entry point for goods and immigrants to the new world. Today, restaurants, pubs, boutiques, and galleries now make their home in the 300-year old buildings all within a small area, making it easy to spend a day wandering around Annapolis. A walk down Main Street puts you in touch with four centuries of architecture lovingly preserved mixed with a vibrant, thriving neighborhood.

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The Waterwitch Hook & Ladder Firestation was built in 1913, and has now been converted to a private residence.

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Colorful row houses

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The Chase-Lloyd House built between 1769 and 1774

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The William Paca House

There is a delightful blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a charming destination.

On the waterfront

Annapolis is home to the United States Naval Academy and this is the Main Chapel, built in 1908 and designed by Ernest Flagg. It contains several stained glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany and the crypt of John Paul Jones, naval hero of the Revolutionary War.

The Hammond-Harwood House built in 1774, is one of the premier colonial houses remaining in America from the British colonial period.

Former church converted into office space

Thurgood Marshall Memorial on the State House grounds

Part of St John’s College campus

The Maryland Inn was completed before the Revolutionary War and has always remained an inn throughout the years.

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The present St Anne’s Church, on Church Circle, is the third to stand on the site. Construction began in 1859, using some of the walls and tower from the second church, which was destroyed by fire in 1858. The church has Tiffany stained glass windows and a historic cemetery.

The Maryland State House, built in 1772, seen between the buildings

The Garden Theater

The Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial at the city dock commemorates the 1767 arrival of Kunta Kinte, the African slave immortalized by descendant Alex Haley in the book and television series, ‘Roots’

What you should know:

• The city is very walkable.

• You could spend a couple of hours to a couple of days exploring the city.

• On the street parking is available, some metered. Check posted parking regulations signs. There are some parking garage options.

• Parking in season can be difficult.

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