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Maryland State House

91 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401
410 974 3400
Ranked #6 of 40 attractions in Annapolis
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings, Historic Sites
Traveler Description:  from the Maryland State House website: America's First Peacetime Capitol and the oldest state house still in legislative use.   Completed in 1779... more »
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Dover, Delaware
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Old State House on the Capitol of Maryland. Right up the road from the Harbor. Very scenic More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

While walking thru Annapolis, we decided to stop in for a look. You have to have photo ID's to enter. It was a Saturday and the government was not in session, which allowed us to take a leisurely walk thru the building. Had nice old architecture and some nice historical pieces. Worth a short stop. More

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Bordentown, New Jersey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

The view of this building from every angle is so pretty. Go in the Springtime and take pictures with the flowers in bloom. More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The Maryland State House doesn't offer alot in spite of being a truly historical site. The many architectual changes to the rooms leaves you feeling like they haven't been able to make up their mind about the building. More

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Easton, MD
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

My wife and I recently visited Annapolis to tour a pair of historic homes. We then had some free time and decided to visit the MD State House, since it had been many years since we last visited. We were both impressed by the architecture and beauty of the structure--especially it's all wood cupola and dome. One of the "old"... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Beautiful building with lots of history. It's where Washington resigned the Presidency, which I hadn't known until we visited. Unfortunately, there was no guide, and they had run out of brochures, so we just wandered around. The paintings and the few exhibits were very interesting. More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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183 reviews 183 reviews
Reviews in 70 cities Reviews in 70 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

There is a lot of history on the grounds and inside. Lovely old building. Great location. More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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104 reviews 104 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

George Washington slept here. Not really; but he resigned his commission as commander in chief of the Continental Army in this very building, standing on the same floor boards. It's really cool that way. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Beautiful, old building. Interesting history. More for history buffs than shopping type tourists.... More

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Houston, Texas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

The Maryland State House is beautiful and very interesting. They are in the process of restoration and have many displays to show off the State's rich history! More

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