Maryland · 1 to 2 nights · about 30 miles

Maryland Renaissance Festival: Baltimore to Crownsville

A walled Tudor village near Annapolis.

One of the largest faires in the country, the Maryland Renaissance Festival runs fall weekends in Crownsville, just outside Annapolis. Make a weekend of it with a night on the Annapolis waterfront.

Official event site: Maryland Renaissance Festival

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 1 night

   Annapolis, MD

   Waterfront and historic-district hotels 15 minutes away.

   Our pick: Annapolis Waterfront Hotel

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2. Stop 2 · 1 night

   Baltimore, MD

   Inner Harbor hotels about 35 minutes north.

   Our pick: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

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When to go

Weekends from late August through late October.

Check exact dates and tickets on the Maryland Renaissance Festival page before you book.

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