About this Location

Facility Overview

Historic Annapolis Parking at 173 King George Street offers an exceptionally well-placed parking option directly in the historic heart of Annapolis, Maryland. Nestled right along King George Street, this open-air surface parking facility provides seamless vehicular access to the surrounding colonial district and maritime institutions. Because the lot is designed as an open-sky surface facility, it boasts virtually unlimited vertical clearance, making it an excellent alternative to cramped underground decks for full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, utility vehicles, and passenger vans with roof cargo boxes.

The lot features well-defined painted stalls and clearly delineated turning lanes, ensuring smooth vehicular circulation. Drivers of standard cars, compacts, and larger family haulers will find maneuvering relatively straightforward compared to the notoriously narrow parking structures and cobblestone alleys typical of centuries-old maritime towns.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated within steps of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) and St. John\'s College, 173 King George Street positions drivers in prime territory for historical sightseeing, graduation events, and coastal dining:

United States Naval Academy (USNA): Just a 2 to 4-minute walk to USNA Gate 1 and Gate 3, making it one of the closest visitor parking locations for Navy campus tours, Bancroft Hall, and Commissioning Week festivities.
St. John\'s College: Bordering the historic Great Lawn and college quadrangle, located less than a 2-minute stroll away.
William Paca House & Garden: An iconic 18th-century Georgian mansion and restored English garden situated only 3 to 5 minutes away on foot.
Annapolis City Dock & \'Ego Alley\': A picturesque 7 to 8-minute walk to the waterfront harbour, scenic water taxis, street performers, and bustling seafood eateries along Dock Street.
Maryland State House: The oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use is less than 6 minutes away walking via State Circle.
Main Street Shopping & Dining: A 5-minute walk down to premier boutique shopping, tavern pubs, crab houses, and historic cafes.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access the parking lot directly via King George Street, one of the central arterial corridors traversing the northern perimeter of the historic district. King George Street connects efficiently with College Avenue and Rowe Boulevard (MD Route 70), which feeds directly onto US-50 / US-301 and links drivers to Interstate 97 heading toward Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

For those looking to explore Annapolis without moving their car, the Annapolis Transit Circulator shuttle stops nearby on College Avenue and Church Circle, offering low-cost or free hops between downtown garages, City Dock, and Park Place. Water taxis operate regularly out of nearby City Dock, offering scenic pedestrian crossings across Spa Creek into Eastport.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: No low-clearance ceiling constraints, accommodating tall SUVs, roof racks, and pickup trucks easily.
Fast Mobile Payment: Integrated mobile app payment solutions (such as ParkMobile) alongside on-site pay stations for convenient, contactless parking transactions.
ADA Accessible Spaces: Dedicated handicap-accessible stalls located conveniently near pedestrian exits.
Safe & Well-Lit: Surrounded by active historic district pathways, illuminated streetscapes, and university security patrols.
Pedestrian Connectivity: Level sidewalks and well-marked crosswalks linking immediately onto King George Street and Prince George Street.

Ideal For

Naval Academy Visitors: Families attending Navy football weekends, commissioning ceremonies, Brigade of Midshipmen parades, or campus admissions tours.
Historic Downtown Tourists: Travelers exploring colonial architecture, State Circle, and museum estates without the stress of navigating tight parking decks.
St. John\'s College Guests: Parents, prospective students, and attendees of collegiate lectures and croquet matches.
Waterfront Diners: Evening visitors heading to waterfront seafood grills and dockside cocktail lounges near Ego Alley.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because King George Street runs directly alongside active academic and military checkpoints, traffic can surge heavily during USNA events, weekend festivals (like the Annapolis Boat Shows), and summer holidays. Drivers are strongly encouraged to arrive early in the morning to claim a stall before peak midday traffic. Use GPS to route via Rowe Boulevard and College Avenue to avoid tight residential one-way streets. Always note your vehicle license plate number before walking toward the payment kiosk or activating your session on your mobile parking app.