Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, MD

  • 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.
  • 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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47.2 Miles
93% 101 votes
Farmers Markets York, PA MoreLess Info
The historic York Central Market House in York, Pennsylvania is home to the sprawling Central Market. Vendors at this popular market sell fresh produce, baked goods, floral arrangements, beverages and gourmet culinary ingredients.
47.2 Miles
88% 49 votes
Historic Sites 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
Built to protect the area during the Civil War in the mid-1800s, Fort Ward Museum & Park now interprets the history of the period through exhibits, tours, interpretive programs and living history activities.
47.2 Miles
66% 35 votes
Shopping Districts 6751-6799 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044 MoreLess Info
Eden Center is a large shopping area that is a cross between a mall and an entire district, reminiscent to Chinatown but representing many Far East countries, especially Vietnam. It includes restaurants, grocery stores, jewelry and gift shops.
47.3 Miles
73% 15 votes
Parks 4401 W Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
The 45-acre Fort Ward Park was once an important Civil War site, and today features a museum and hosts historical reenactments. The park features sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, soccer fields, a playground, paved loop and an amphitheater.
47.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds Great Falls St & Lincoln Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046 MoreLess Info
A small neighborhood park, Lincoln Park features two children's play structures along with swings, a sandbox and a basketball court. It also provides a rain garden, picnic tables, shade trees and grassy areas.
47.4 Miles
36% 11 votes
Skating Rinks 101 John F. Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711 MoreLess Info
Featuring a variety of recreational, hockey, and figure skating programs, The Pond Ice Arena & Performance Center, is home to high-level on and off ice training facilities. The venue also includes amenities for private parties, a fitness center and restaurant.
47.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 101 John Campbell Road, Newark, DE 19711 MoreLess Info
Consisting of two indoor rinks, Pond the Ice Arena hosts public skating sessions, including a glow in the dark cosmic skate night. The arena also offers learn to skate and learn to play hockey programs for the community.
47.5 Miles
95% 124 votes
Baseball Fields 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, PA 17401 MoreLess Info
The home field of the York Revolution baseball team is PeoplesBank Park, formerly called Santander Stadium. This spacious stadium features plentiful concessions (including beer, liquor and low-fat snacks) and a flat, meticulously-manicured field.
47.5 Miles
83% 35 votes
Factory Tours 5847 Lincoln Highway west, Thomasville, PA MoreLess Info
Beginning in 1941, Martin's Potato Chips Inc., has been a snacking staple of families all over Pennsylvania. Visitors to their 75,000 square foot facility can enjoy walking tours, and a stop in their gift shop.
47.5 Miles
67% 15 votes
Historic Sites 312 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046 MoreLess Info
Get a feel for life in mid-19th century Virginia at Cherry Hill Farmhouse. Visitors can shell and grind corn in the barn, dress in period clothing and play old-fashioned parlor games. Guided tours are offered.