Surround yourself with more than 350 years of history, hospitality and architecture in downtown Annapolis. Brick streets, a delightful working harbor and a thriving merchant community have endured the test of time, and now comprise a genial and well-traveled streetscape. Whether living in one of the 18th century townhomes on its tree-lined streets, working in one of the three seats of government located in Annapolis (city, state and county) or conducting business on lively Market Square, you’ll enjoy the energetic atmosphere of this stately city center.

Situated in downtown, the United States Naval Academy offers many opportunities to experience the pageantry of military life. As tourists and locals stroll the streets, they marvel at the elegant homes featuring Georgian architecture, enjoy a diverse mix of shops and eateries and are treated to colorful events such as the July 4th fireworks. This historic city center is characterized by adaptive re-use development that attracts businesses large and small.

Creatively housed retail and office space in a beautiful historic setting and a busy pedestrian thoroughfare combine to offer your business a formidable advantage. A dynamic event schedule, featuring the world’s largest in-water Sailboat and Powerboat shows, which pack the City Dock area to bursting every October, “Midnight Madness” shopping galas, a Summer Concert Series and a dazzling holiday boat parade bolster foot traffic year-round. Sound stewardship has ensured that this business district thrives harmoniously amid the largest concentration of elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture in the nation. You’ll travel through time in just a few steps, as you emerge from City Dock paths onto serene historic streets that form the core of a city plan modeled after the great Baroque cities of Europe.