Annapolis: Attractions and more...
The downtown area of Annapolis boasts of 60 eighteenth-century buildings which have made it a National Historic Landmark. The centre of all attractions in Annapolis is the Maryland State House. With the Treaty of Paris signed here, this building has a lot of historical importance. Another historical site, the City Dock, is the only remaining Pre-Revolutionary dock in the country.
Tour the spectacular US Naval Academy and learn about the glorious history of the navy represented through statues, paintings, artefacts and ships. The Academy’s ground also includes the US Naval Academy Museum, the crypt of the naval hero Paul Jones and the 600-year-old Liberty Tree.
Sail boat racing and festivals are very popular in this city, like the US Sailboat Show and Powerboat Show. Other popular festivals are The Anne Arundel County Fair and the Maryland Seafood Festival, both of which are an excellent opportunity to enjoy food.
What to see in detail
Landmarks and Historic sites (3)
Museums (3)
Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods (2)
Other attractions (1)
See also
Parks and gardens (3)
Nature and sport (3)
Will find places of interest on the map. Clock on the attractions for details
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