Annapolis Historic Walking Tour: Harbor and Colonial Downtown

See the waterfront of Annapolis, the Harbor, Severn River, and the Chesapeake Bay, and hear the story of Annapolis's beginning.

Experience the beauty and dignity of the United States Naval Academy, a 4-year university that trains future officers of the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps. IMPORTANT: visitors over 18 years old must show a REAL ID or US Passport to pass through security at the Academy.

f John Paul Jones at the Naval Academy Chapel, built in 1908.

Admire the facade and learn the story of one of Annapolis's most beautiful homes, dating back to the "Golden Age" of late colonial Annapolis.

Visit the third-oldest institute of higher learning in the United States, dating back to 1696: St. John's College. Learn about its unique Great Books liberal education, its colonial architecture, and the annual "Annapolis Cup"!

Experience the oldest state capital in continuous legislative use, dating back to 1772! Learn why Annapolis is the first peace-time capital of the United States, and see the room where George Washington famously resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.