- Our list of the best things to do in Essex, Maryland, features the top 314 nearby activities — including 112 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Essex, MD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Essex, MD , followed by 308 popular activities in nearby cities, including Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia, Pasadena, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Bel Air, Severna Park, Cockeysville, Laurel, Stevensville, Towson, Odenton, Severn, Rock Hall, Elkridge, Dundalk, Chestertown, Edgewater, Catonsville, Hanover, Crofton, Parkville, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Timonium, Savage, Perry Hall, Lutherville and Monkton
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Open seasonally, Stand Up Paddle Annapolis offers stand up paddle boards for rent and for sale, as well as lessons for boarders of all experience and ability levels. The company also hosts an annual race.
17.2 Miles
Severna Park Lanes offers guests the chance to go bowling or enjoy a 'glow bowling' experience. The location, which also features a restaurant and bar, sells pizza and other refreshments.
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836 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146
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Specializing in dance classes, Maryland Performing Arts Center has many styles for visitors to enroll in, from jazz to Bollywood. The center also offers training for theatrical skills like singing, acting, and more.
17.3 Miles
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251 votes
21211 Rock Hall Ave., Rock Hall, MD 21661
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Blue Crab Chesapeake Charters is a local tour operator which organizes sightseeing and sunset sailing cruises on the Chesapeake Bay.
17.3 Miles
Harford Artists Gallery puts the spotlight on local artists by showcasing their pottery, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and other artwork. The gallery features a new artist every few months and throws a party where visitors can meet them.
17.4 Miles
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129 votes
2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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The B&O Railroad Station Museum at Elicott City is the country's oldest existing railroad station and is home to a number of historic structures and reconstructed locomotives such as freight cars, caboose and more.
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Displaying an array of artwork from paintings to jewelry and other attire, Cotton Duck Art & Apparel is more than an art gallery. Along with works created by the store owner Jerome Scott, other artists periodically display their works here.
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The Mainstay plays jazz, classical, and classical blues music in a comfortable acoustic setting. The guests are seated very close to the performers. They have a hundred twenty mismatched chairs, old rugs, and a small stage.
17.5 Miles
Featuring a 42 foot glass diesel powered charter boat with six-person capacity, Misty Charters leads fishing trips in Chesapeake Bay. The company can accommodate casual trips as well as customized tournament fishing trips.
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6 votes
3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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A 46,000-square-foot facility, Roger Carter Community Center features athletic courts, swimming pools and a fitness room with cardio and strength training equipment. The center also hosts community events and offers facility rentals, swimming lessons and a climbing wall.