Location: Annapolis
Top Things to do in Annapolis
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Annapolis, Maryland (MD)
With more surviving 18th century buildings than any other city in the United States, visiting Annapolis is like stepping back in time to the days when the city was a colonial seaport. Known as America’s Sailing Capital, the city is located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and is a paradise for water lovers, famous for its crab cakes, lighthouses, and 500 miles of gorgeous shoreline. Tour the campus of the US Naval Academy, or the Maryland State House, the oldest state capitol still in use.
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1. St. John's College Library
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
A visit to this beautiful building with its vast collection of books is well worth it.
2. Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium
3. James Brice House
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By DominicDeBurca - Dunmore East, Ireland
Be aware that there is major restoration work going on at this building at the moment so it is a hard hat site with restricted access. A small fortune is being spent bringing it back to its former glory — right down to peeling back layers of paint spanning over two hundred years so it can be restored to what it looked like back in the day.
4. U.S. Naval Academy
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5.0 based on 2,930 reviews
Established in 1845, this undergraduate college for the Navy prepares men and women to become professional officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Reviewed By phillipleeb - Valley Center, United States
The US Naval Academy is the epitome of the service academies (sorry West Point, CG and MA) The campus is steeped in history, the openness and availability to stroll its park-like environs, make it an amazing visit, something you need to incorporate if you're ever in the Annapolis area. Oh and the Midshipmen are the most polite, articulate focused yond men and women you'll ever have a chance to meet. Go Navy!
5. St. Mary's Church
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5.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By ohioan1 - Millersburg, United States
We attended the 5pm Saturday Vigil Mass. It was all good, especially the gorgeous, traditional interior and choir. Father Dau said a reverent Mass; however, the alter servers needed a bit more instruction on the importance of their function :-)
6. Alumni Hall
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By RonaldW598 - Annapolis, United States
A very Clean Building I Love Clean I have gone to several Navy Basketball games there and the Building is a very Great looking place .
7. Redeemer Anglican Church
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Redeemer is a friendly, vibrant, and family-oriented Evangelical Anglican church near Downtown Annapolis. We exist to promote and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus. We belong to CANA, a diocese of the ACNA.
8. William Paca House & Garden
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
The William Paca Garden is a two acre oasis of natural beauty in the bustling center of Annapolis’ Historic District. Although many colonial Annapolitans had gardens, only Paca’s has been returned to its original splendor and opened to the public. Intrigued by garden details in the background of Charles Willson Peale’s 1772 portrait of Paca, researchers were able to reconstruct the site from a series of archeological digs that turned up evidence of the garden’s former glory. The William Paca Garden is open to the public for self-guided and guided tours Wednesdays through Sundays. At this time, the William Paca House remains closed for tours.
9. Maryland State House
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4.5 based on 678 reviews
The seat of government for the state of Maryland.
Reviewed By barryl575 - Philadelphia, United States
The Maryland capital building is steeped in history and features exquisite architecture. The display highlights many important events that have happened both from a Maryland and National perspective. It is a self-guided tour, but the guards are very helpful if you have questions. If you are interested in early American history it is not to be missed.
10. St. Anne's Church
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4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By mpd - Boston, United States
stop on the walking tour of the town, a bit from the center. Interesting stained glass windows. Quaint atmosphere.
