Annapolis

Annapolis

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Annapolis is the capital of Maryland and one of the most historically significant cities on the East Coast. Situated on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, Annapolis has been a center of colonial life, maritime commerce, and American democracy since the 1600s. The city served as the capital of the United States from November 1783 to August 1784, and it was here that the Continental Congress ratified theTreaty of Paris officially ending the Revolutionary War. Today, Annapolis is known as the 'Sailing Capital of the United States,' home to the U.S. Naval Academy, and celebrated for its exceptionally well-preserved 18th-century architecture.

Housing in Annapolis spans the full spectrum from 18th-century colonial brick townhouses in the historic district to new waterfront construction on the Severn River and South River. The city's Historic District alone contains more colonial-era buildings than any other city in America.

Historical Points of Interest

•      Maryland State House (1779): Visit the State House — The oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use in the United States. George Washington resigned his commission here in 1783.

•      U.S. Naval Academy (est. 1845): USNA Visitor Info — Tour the stunning Beaux-Arts campus, the historic Chapel, and the crypt of John Paul Jones.

•      Historic Annapolis Walking Tour: Historic Annapolis Foundation — The Historic District contains over 1,50018th-century buildings, including William Paca House, Hammond-Harwood House, and the Maryland Inn.

•      Banneker-Douglass Museum: Banneker-DouglassMuseum — Maryland's official museum of African American heritage, housed in a Victorian church (1874).

•      Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial: Memorial info— Marks the City Dock location where Kunta Kinte, enslaved ancestor of author Alex Haley, arrived in America in 1767.

Transportation

•      US-50/301 (John Hanson Hwy): Primary highway connecting Annapolis to Washington DC (30 miles) and the Bay Bridge to theEastern Shore.

•      Annapolis Transit (Anne Arundel Transit): AnnapolisBus Routes — Local bus service connecting neighborhoods to downtown and the MARC station.

•      Amtrak/MARC at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport(nearby): MARC Penn Line — Commuter rail access to Washington DC and Baltimore, about 20 minutes away.

•      Annapolis Water Taxi — Seasonal ferry service connecting downtown City Dock to the Naval Academy and waterfront restaurants.

Parks, Trails & Waterfront

•      Quiet Waters Park — 340-acre park on the SouthRiver with 6 miles of paved trails, a dog park, concert pavilion, and boat rentals.

•      Bacon Ridge Natural Area — 500+ acres of wooded trails in the rural western part of Anne Arundel County, perfect for hiking and mountain biking.

•      B&A Trail (Baltimore & Annapolis Trail)— A 13.3-mile paved rail-trail connecting Annapolis to Glen Burnie, running through the heart of Anne Arundel County.

•      Severn Run Natural Environmental Area — Over2,200 acres of protected forest and wetlands along the upper Severn River with hiking trails.

•      Sandy Point State Park — Beach, boat launch, and stunning views of the Bay Bridge, just minutes from Annapolis.

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