- 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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37.4 Miles
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31 votes
15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855
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Rock Creek Regional Park features an array of trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Visitors can also rent kayaks or boats to explore the 75-acre Lake Needwood, go fishing, or go on a pontoon tour.
37.4 Miles
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41 Tailwinds Lane, Rte. 272, North East, MD 21901
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Guests can enjoy riding lessons along with trail, pony, carriage, and hay rides at Fairwinds Farm & Stables. The farm also offers fishing, summer camps, and hosts tea and birthday parties.
37.6 Miles
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2224 Washington Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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At a depth of 9 feet, Rock Creek Garden Pool offers visitors a shallow pool for recreational swimming. The pool has equipment like inflatables to use in the pool, as well as a lounge area with chairs and umbrellas.
37.8 Miles
The Rockville Ice Arena is a popular place for locals to have parties, learn how to skate, or join a league. The arena offers public skate, hockey camps, skating clinics, and more.
37.9 Miles
Tactical Airsoft Arena provides a safe indoor environment with over 3,500 square feet for simulated military and law-enforcement style Airsoft combat play. The exclusive Airsoft-only arena features 8 foot tall modular walls with nine rooms and multiple hallways.
38.0 Miles
The Union Mills Homestead is a historic building constructed in 1797. It now houses a museum of American culture, and offers a full schedule of cultural, historic, and educational events.
38.1 Miles
Harvesting grapes since 2006, Black Ankle Vineyards focuses on the quality of wine for the ultimate experience. Guests can take tours of the vineyard, enjoy samples of wine, and enjoy live music on Fridays.
38.3 Miles
The Linden Spa has a steam room, showers, and a separate locker room for men and women. Many patrons feel like a new person after getting a hot stone or a deep tissue massage here.
38.3 Miles
Adjacent to both the Glenview Mansion and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater, Civic Center Park is spread over 153 acres with a large section of formal gardens. The park also offers outdoor fitness equipment, a nature trail, art in public spaces, a children's playground, and a wildlife sanctuary.
38.3 Miles
Offshore Sailing School is a place gain everything necessary for a complete sailing adventure and direct experience in the overall lifestyle. Award-winning, top-tier instruction ensures all whom attend, get the best possible experience for the future as a sailor.