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8 Best Things to Do in Annapolis, MD

Colonial homes, a historic State House and the Naval Academy in America’s sailing capital.

Annapolis Historic District

Walk brick streets lined with centuries-old buildings, or join a guided tour to hit every landmark in Maryland’s capital.

Quiet Waters Park

About 360 acres of shoreline, woods and more than 6 miles of trails make this one of Annapolis’s best spots for a nature break.

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U.S. Naval Academy Museum

See model ships, documents, photographs and personal items that tell the story of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

William Paca House

Tour a Georgian-style house from the 1700s, restored after years as a hotel and now open to the public.

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Maryland State House

George Washington resigned his commission here, and the Treaty of Paris was ratified in this historic capitol.

Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial

Sculptures and story walls on the waterfront honor Alex Haley and the enslaved Africans whose story inspired Roots.

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Hammond-Harwood House

Admire one of Maryland’s finest examples of colonial architecture, with detailed carvings and period furnishings inside.

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church

Founded in 1704 and rebuilt several times, today’s Romanesque Revival church has stained glass and a decorated interior.

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