- 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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George Washington Memorial Parkway, McLean, VA 22101
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The George Washington Memorial Parkway is a scenic driving route stretching 25 miles long along the Potomac River. Views of local wildlife including deer and bald eagles are featured along with trails and national landmarks.
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As a popular biking trail, Custis Trail provides visitors with a scenic path that weaves through a wooded area. The trail follows Route 66, with local commuters often riding it.
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Run by the Hanover Area Historical Society, Warehime-Myers Mansion is a Greek Revival structure built in the early 1900s. Visitors can tour the first and second floors on Wednesday and Saturday.
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Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
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Sitting on what was originally a 1,100 acre plantation, Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial served as the Confederate general's home before the Civil War. The home has been fully restored to what it would have been when Lee lived in it.
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There were 184 federal employees, military personnel, civilians, and flight crew members who were killed during the Pentagon attack on September 11, 2001, and the Pentagon Memorial is a way to preserve the memories of those lost. The largescale memorial statue is in the shadow of the Pentagon itself.
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Regal Peoples Plaza Stadium 17 includes the best of all modern movie theatre amenities. Available for booking private parties, amenities also include an on-site arcade, and the latest movie presentation technologies.
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A 17-screen movie theater, Regal Peoples Plaza Stadium 17 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room and a snack bar.
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Located along the western shore of Chesapeake Bay, Bayfront Park is heavily wooded and allows visitors to swim in the bay and access the beach. The park is also a popular destination for collecting fossilized shark teeth.
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18274 Smoke House Ct, Germantown, MD 20874
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The Williamsburg Square Community Swimming Pool is a swimming pool that features lifeguards on duty. The pool offers swimming lessons for learners of all ages, and features diving boards of different heights.
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700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
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Group and walking tours take visitors through an exploration of the effects and lifecycles of illegal drugs, and the history of the country's Drug Enforcement Agency, at the DEA Museum & Visitors Center.