- 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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Founded by William Fell in 1730, Fell's Point is a historic neighborhood overlooking the water on the northern shore of the Baltimore Harbor. Once a prominent port, it is now home to a large number of bars as well as antique stores, restaurants and more.
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At Charm City Food Tours, visitors will stop at the city's major culinary destinations on a guided walking tour. On the tour, visitors will sample a wide variety of food from cultures like Italian, Jewish, and more.
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Landmark Theatres is a movie theater that showcases a variety of big-budget Hollywood productions as well as foreign films. The theater has luxury reclining seats that have cup holders and foot rests.
7.2 Miles
1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21250
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Located in a restored oyster cannery, the Baltimore Museum of Industry explores the history of industry in the city over the past 100 years. There are several interactive exhibits and an extensive gift shop.
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Visitors who are interested in attending live music events may enjoy what the Baltimore Soundstage has to offer. This location hosts performances from artists like the Butcher Babies and The Budos Band.
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35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Full of informative exhibits aimed at kids, the Port Discovery Children's Museum offers a variety of educational, hands-on activities. It features permanent exhibits as well as visiting exhibits, and hosts special events and educational programs.
7.2 Miles
Guests of Rams Head Live will have the opportunity to attend a variety of musical performances. Additionally, the location also hosts standup comedy tours that features artists like Dave Attell.
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American Visionary Art Museum features unique and intricate work of visionary art by a range of visionary artists who lack formal training with some of them also being physically challenged.
7.3 Miles
National Aquarium in Baltimore is an aquatic education and conservation center whose permanent collection on display features a wide range of animal species in their naturalistic habitats. They also host daily dolphin shows and a 4D Immersion Theater.
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Pier 1, 301 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Historic Ships in Baltimore is a local maritime museum which features a range of artifacts as well as historic sea vessels including a submarine from World War II, a warship, a screwpile lighthouse and more.