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Best Things to Do in Annapolis

By travelguylife.com

Colonial Annapolis Historic District

The absence of a grid system in the old downtown district is the first thing you'll notice when navigating it.

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Annapolis City Dock

The brick-paved Main Street descends from St. Anne's Church to the point where Annapolis joins the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, flanked by low, historical storefronts.

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Maryland State House

The largest wooden dome in the United States to be built without nails is the one that can be seen on the Maryland state quarter.

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U.S. Naval Academy

The U.S. Naval Academy is a well-known landmark in the city and is located near to the Colonial Annapolis Historic District.

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U.S. Naval Academy Museum

The U.S. Naval Academy Museum is located in Preble Hall, one of the principal stops for guests at the U.S. Naval Academy.

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 William Paca House

A visit is highly recommended to a number of the exquisite homes in the Colonial Annapolis Historic District.

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 Banneker-Douglass Museum

This museum detailing Maryland's African American legacy is a significant stop in the Colonial Annapolis Historic District.

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Kunta Kinte – Alex Haley Memorial

You will come face to face with the fact that the City Dock served as a significant hub for the Atlantic slave trade in the 18th century when you arrive there.

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Chesapeake Blue Crab

The blue crab, Maryland's official state crustacean and by far its greatest fishery, is synonymous with the Chesapeake Bay.

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 Quiet Waters Park

A 340-acre park with breathtaking waterfront views is located on the vast, last reaches of the South River, about ten minutes south of downtown Annapolis.

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