- 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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This spot specializes in seafood, including steamed clams, oysters, and Maryland crabs that are caught and cooked fresh each day
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The Dundalk Heritage Park is used almost exclusively for the Dundalk Heritage Fair that is held at the beginning of July. Activities at the fair include the longest parade in the state, a fireworks show, and a three day festival.
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Pinland Bowling Lanes
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10 N Dundalk Avenue, Dundalk, MD 21222
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Dundalk's Pinland Bowling Lanes is an 18-lane duckpin bowling alley that regularly hosts special events. Having been in business for over sixty years, the bowling alley is a treasured piece of the city's sports history.
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43 Shipping Pl, Dundalk, MD 21222
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Preserving the region's history, Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society and Museum is a volunteer led museum featuring a collection of local artifacts. Once a year, the society celebrates Defender's Day in honor of the Revolutionary War's Battle of North Point.
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The Watersedge Recreation Council handles all the local amateur sports programs for the Watersedge community and its veterans. Baseball and Basketball are featured along with dance lessons and community events year-round.
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Large open green spaces are offered at Double Rock Park, which covers over 100 acres of land. Multiple trails, ball fields, and picnic areas are available within the park site.
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Sipping Pretty conducts in-home, corporate, non- profit and specialty event wine tasting seminars. They also coach one-on-one seminars for educational purposes, specialize in custom baskets, chef services and wine accessories.
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Featuring a 13,000-square-foot recreation center, Honeygo Regional Park has facilities for baseball, roller hockey, soccer and football. It also offers a playground, pavilions and a trail system that takes visitors through the wooded park area.
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The exclusive Perry Paw Dog Park is a dog park that requires membership to go to. The park includes two separated sections to differentiate between big and small dogs and also occupies 1.3 acres of land.
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Sully's Comedy Cellar features comedians from Comedy Central, HBO, Last Comic Standing, Leno and Letterman. They also allow individuals to produce their own show by bringing a comedian to perform their comedic set.
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Fort McHenry National Monument commemorates the role that the star-shaped coastal fort played in the War of 1812, defending the Baltimore harbor against the British Navy. Self-guided tours of the preserved fortresses and canons coupled with scenic views of the water, are available.