- 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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19.4 Miles
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8940 Rte 108, Ste F, Columbia, MD 21045
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With the focus on child development, Child Playtime & Swellness Center offers several play areas for young children to explore. Visitors can rent the facility for their child's birthday party.
19.6 Miles
With a large indoor skating auditorium, Wheels Skating Center offers guests a chance to try out their skating skills to a wide range of musical selections. Leather and plastic skates can be rented at the facility.
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Grays Inn Creek Marina offers boat storage, maintenance, and docking services, as well as slip rentals with electric service. The Marina offers a prime fishing location and conditions, as well as access to scenic secluded inlets.
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Northwest Regional Park is a recreational park that is divided into two portions. The park features three pavilions, which are available for reservations, and also a lighted artificial turf soccer field.
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1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21409
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Located along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Sandy Point State Park is home to vast stretches of beach where visitors can enjoy the views of the Bay and participate in boating, fishing, picnicking and more. There are also mulitple hiking trails within the park.
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At Digiplex Churchville, visitors can see the latest films while enjoying popcorn from the concession stand. The theater is becoming a part of the Carmike cinema rewards program, where visitors can earn points for every purchase towards free tickets.
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Established in 1995, Flagship Cinemas Inc is a movie theater that shows the latest film releases to its guests. The theater features full stadium seating, digital projection, and a number of concessions.
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Ritchie Highway (Md Rte 450), Annapolis, MD
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Learn a number of historical facts at Maryland World War II Memorial. Pay respects to soldiers while enjoying a scenic view of the Naval Academy, just across the Severn River.
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Spanning 298-acres of land, Blandair Regional Park is a recreational park that features a playground, a pond, and several multipurpose sports fields. The fields have bleachers and there is parking available in the park.
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48 votes
9161 Commerce Center Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
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A 14-screen movie theater, UA Snowden Square Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.