Downs on the Severn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downs on the Severn
Popular places to visit
U.S. Naval Academy
See where future generations of Navy and Marine Corps officers are trained at this historic federal service academy within a former fort in Annapolis harbor.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Attempt the nerve-racking drive across this long and notoriously scary bridge, which provides fabulous views of Chesapeake Bay for passengers.
Sandy Point State Park
Sunbathe on the beach, enjoy unrivaled views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and go hiking, swimming, fishing and boating in this vast park.
Maryland Quiet Waters Park
Stroll along miles of trails through grassy parkland, hardwood forests and riverfront promenades and check out the visitor center at this pretty park.
Maryland State House
Appreciate the superb architecture and fascinating history of America’s first peacetime capitol and the oldest state capitol still in legislative use.
William Paca House
Learn about the life and explore the historic home of 18th-century lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Paca.
Activities
Haunted Annapolis: Ghosts of the Harbor & Old Town Tour
Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Downs on the Severn Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downs on the Severn
Epping Forest
While Epping Forest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Westfield Annapolis Mall and Annapolis Mall Shopping Center.
Winchester-on-the-Severn
While there might not be top attractions in Winchester-on-the-Severn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Maryland State House.
Admiral Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Admiral Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Maryland Hall for Creative Arts.
West Annapolis
While West Annapolis isn't home to many top sights, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and First Baptist Church are some notable places to visit nearby.
Homewood
While there might not be top attractions in Homewood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Maryland Hall for Creative Arts.
Murray Hill
If you're spending some time in Murray Hill, Ballet Theater of Maryland and Spa Creek are top sights worth seeing.