- TripBuzz found 264 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Maryland, including 258 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia and Pasadena.
- From Rocky Point Beach to Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River Inc, the Essex area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Marinas, History Museums, Beaches and Parks.
- Located in central Maryland is the city of Essex. Located near Chesapeake Bay, locals and visitors can enjoy outdoor and water recreation as well as beautiful scenic views as it features many acres of rural land for gardens and landscape. The city also plays host to local events, festivals and concerts, drawing tourists from throughout Maryland.
Showing 321-330 of
755
29.5 Miles
94%
17 votes
647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD
MoreLess Info
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center sits on a 2,650-acre site that includes forests, wetlands, marshes and 12 miles of protected shoreline. Visitors can hike their many trails, go kayaking, see wildlife and enjoy educational programs.
29.6 Miles
Family owned and operated, Cadle Creek Marina is located on the Mayo peninsula. The marina offers boat storage facilities, repair and refueling services, and a variety of other aquatic amenities.
29.9 Miles
100%
27 votes
2608 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD
MoreLess Info
The National Capital Radio and Television Museum shows visitors a chronological history of receivers used by radio listeners and television watchers over the years. Docent-guided, one-hour tours are offered. Open Fridays through Sundays. Admission is free.
29.9 Miles
Home to over 50,000 residents, the City of Bowie is a town featuring a number of entertaining locations to stop by when visiting. Shopping, visiting local parks, or visiting museums are among the many activities enjoyed in the city.
30.0 Miles
Goddard Visitor Center, named after Dr. Robert H. Goddard, houses a large variety of informative exhibits which showcase NASA's work in various fields such as astrophysics, communications and more, in addition to many model and vintage artifacts.
30.0 Miles
Edgewater Park is a recreational park that contains four baseball fields, a paved walking trail, a picnic pavilion, and seasonal restrooms. The park also has a seasonal concession stand and 2 soccer fields.
30.1 Miles
47%
15 votes
Beltway Plaza Mall, 6198 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
MoreLess Info
A small discount movie theater, Academy 8 Theaters shows contemporary films. It offers a variety of concessions and refreshment combos, and runs a number of specials, including movie clubs for seniors and loyalty programs for frequent guests.
30.2 Miles
P & G's Old Greenbelt Theatre is a currently a movie theater that has also served as a community and performing arts theater in the past. It is a single screen theater that features a Cinemascope screen.
30.2 Miles
The Greenbelt Arts Center is a community theater organization that regularly schedules weekend plays and musicals in an auditorium that seats up to 100 audience members. The group also holds special performances for children and school groups as well.
30.3 Miles
This 700 sq. foot home is the Greenbelt Museum, which was part of a planned community in the 1930's. Today it offers tours of the home with period correct furniture depicting life during the Great Depression.