- The list below includes 251 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Maryland, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Marinas, History Museums, Beaches and Parks.
- From Rocky Point Beach to Markley's Marina, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia and Pasadena.
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25.7 Miles
London Town is a small historic town which comprises of many reconstructed outbuildings, archeological sites and gardens which regularly host musical events.
25.7 Miles
20%
5 votes
839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
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The primary focus of the Historic London Town & Gardens is a historic area that includes reconstructed colonial buildings, an archaeological site, and the 1760 William Brown House. The on-site gardens feature seasonal ornamental plants and a one-mile walking trail.
25.7 Miles
100%
2 votes
8300 Mulberry Street, Laurel, MD 20707
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Granville Gude Park & Lakehouse covers 29 acres and hosts a wide range of community events throughout the year, especially holiday celebrations. Features of the park that are open to the public include a boat dock, hiking trails, and open play areas.
25.8 Miles
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0 votes
13000 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel, MD 20708
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Deerfield Run Community Center features a gym, fitness room, conference room, game room, multi-purpose room, basketball court, playground and ball fields. They also host various tournaments, clubs, camps, workshops and special events for all ages.
25.9 Miles
91%
33 votes
Commerce Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
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At the end of Union Street is Millard Tydings Memorial Park. They have picnic tables and grills available for visitors. They also have a playground, boardwalk, and a pebble beach.
26.0 Miles
Montpelier Mansion offers self-guided tours, school group tours, holiday candlelight tours, and more. They are also available for meetings, weddings, receptions, and luncheons. During the summer, they hold free concerts every other Friday evening.
26.0 Miles
59%
17 votes
1332 Londontown Blvd, Suite 103, Eldersburg, MD 21784
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A great experience for kids of all ages, the Stratosphere Trampoline Park features arenas made of trampolines for safe, jumping fun. Open for birthdays and special events, as well as dodgeball leagues, the facility also features an arcade room.
26.1 Miles
98%
51 votes
215 Giles Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
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Havre de Grace Decoy Museum in Giles Street has great displays of hunting methods and the tradition of decoy making. It is located right in the heart of the local river cultural area.
26.1 Miles
90%
50 votes
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
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National Wildlife Visitor Center, a part of the Patuxent Research Refuge, is a local educational center which contains a number of informative scientific and environmental exhibits. The center also offers many outdoor recreation activities such as guided hiking trips and more.
26.2 Miles
90%
117 votes
Concord & Lafayette Street, Havre de Grace, MD
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Concord Point Lighthouse has a wonderful view of the ocean. It is a small light house built 200 years ago with an iron rung ladder going into the top. It has a gift shop across the road for souvenirs.