- 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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41.3 Miles
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675 votes
Independence Ave. SW, Smithsonian Institutions, Washington, DC 20560
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The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden is an art museum featuring several permanent and temporary art exhibits. The sculpture garden houses over twenty unique sculptures. The museum also hosts various educational programs and offers guided tours on request.
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Bowlmor Lanes is an upscale bowling alley which combines entertainment with luxury, offering activities like bowling and arcade games coupled with gourmet cuisine with banquette seating arrangements.
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Butler's Orchard is a 300-acre family farm that boasts 300 acres of pick-your-own fruits and vegetables. They also offer an on site farmer's market that sells homemade jams, baked goods and fresh produce.
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8253 Dollyhyde Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771
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The Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm is open to the general public on weekends and offers private tours of the facilities. Their on-site tap room even has live music events where guests are allowed to bring their own snacks to accompany the beer.
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The Decatur House offers the chance to rent its carriage house, a courtyard, and entertaining parlors for special events. The location, which has hosted festivities for over 180 years, is a suitable location for weddings, conferences, and receptions.
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The Smithsonian Institution Building is the home of the Smithsonian Information Center and the organization's administrative headquarters. The location's permanent exhibits include the Smithson Crypt and The Smithsonian Institution: America's Treasure Chest.
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A 34-lane bowling center, Bowlmor Bethesda provides a venue suitable for open bowling, birthday parties and private events. It offers an arcade, two sports bars, glow blowing, television screens at the end of each lane and a full-service restaurant.
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4188 votes
Constitution Ave. NW, Between 12th and 14th Street Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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Displaying highlights of American history from the Revolutionary War to present day, National Museum of American History has a large amount of artifacts to explore in their collection. The museum holds the original American flag, 'Start Spangled Banner', on display.
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The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is part of a network that connects the Potomac with the upper Ohio River basin. This trail follows the same path George Washington took as he explored the area.
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33 votes
701 North Broad Street, Middletown, DE 20707
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Offering goods from throughout Delaware and Pennsylvania, the Dutch Country Farmers Market features over 25 vendors weekly. The market serves up fresh baked pies and pastries, BBQ meats, fresh produce and more.