- 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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Recently under new management, The Celtic Pub offers guests dining and live music. The food is a mix of traditional Irish and American classics. There are several TVs around the bar that show the latest sports games.
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Offering stand-up paddle and kayak tours, Potomac Paddlesports organizes group trips through white water rapids. The guide begins with teaching visitors how to use the paddle board, before leading the group into the river.
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53 votes
3447 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, VA 22041
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Ultra Zone Laser Tag offers high-tech laser games for up to 66 players simultaneously in a multilevel arena. Other amenities include a family video arcade and accommodations for special events like birthdays or corporate parties.
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With shaded areas provided by trees, Heritage Rail Trail takes visitors on a paved pathway through the native woodlands. The trail is situated next to a historic railroad that runs a steam locomotive history tour.
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Arcade games, mini-golf, children's snack bar and different other entertaining opportunities await at Vince's Sports Center. This 18 acre center can be rented for special occasions.
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Located on the campus of the University of Delaware, the Fred Rust Ice Arena features a world-class figure skating center that is also open for public skating sessions. Many hockey games also take place at the Fred Rust Ice Arena.
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York's Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center is the city's premier destination for live dramatic and musical entertainment. It hosts a variety of productions, including orchestral concerts, choral performances, ballets and recitals.
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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.
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49 votes
4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
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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.
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AE Balloon Flights offers both private flights and 'traditional' flights, which involves riding with other people who have booked the same flight time. Each balloon can carry 4-6 passengers, and multiple balloons can be rented for large groups.