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Even the most urban corners of Annapolis hide pockets of nature for those willing to walk. Green spaces like US Naval Academy and William Paca House offer a breathing room between landmarks — and some of the best views you'll find anywhere in the city. Seek out quieter retreats like Ego Alley for the calm that the busier parks can't offer.
Maryland's colonial capital on the Chesapeake Bay, with America's oldest state house and the US Naval Academy.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided nature walk route in Annapolis. The audio walking tour can include stops such as US Naval Academy — a 340-acre campus on the Severn River, parts open to visitors including the chapel with John Paul Jones' crypt, William Paca House — a restored 18th-century Georgian mansion with elaborate gardens, plus hidden gems like Ego Alley — the narrow inner harbor channel where boaters cruise to show off their vessels, a local spectacle and Historic Annapolis walking tour — the compact colonial downtown has more 18th-century brick buildings per square mile than almost any US city.
Use this page as a starting point for a Annapolis walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Annapolis. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Annapolis is known for history and coastal walks, but between the busy streets, spaces like US Naval Academy and William Paca House provide a different kind of experience — calmer, greener, and more grounded than a typical sightseeing route. Quieter spots like Ego Alley provide the kind of rest that the main attractions cannot.
The historic district is small and entirely walkable. Park at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium and take the free shuttle downtown.
April through October. The Annapolis Sailboat Show in October is the world's largest in-water boat show.
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