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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Annapolis

10 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Annapolis, Maryland

Updated July 15, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Annapolis

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John Paul Jones' Crypt

Rediscovered after a century, the father of the American Navy was reinterred in something dredged up from Davy Jones' Locker.

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Banneker-Douglass Museum

A Maryland museum dedicated to Black history, housed in a historic church.

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U.S.S. Agerholm Model

This 16-foot, intricately detailed model of the Gearing-class destroyer has been called the most detailed model ship ever built.

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The Hall of Presidents Before Washington

A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.

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The Remains of Hell Point

Just outside the Naval Academy, Hell Point is a historical marker that could easily be the point where failed students wait for the bus.

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Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorial

This statue honors the author's groundbreaking family story.

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The Tripoli Monument

The oldest military monument in the United States.

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Guardians of the First Amendment Memorial

This memorial honors five journalists who were killed in a mass shooting in 2018, and affirms the importance of the first amendment.

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