- 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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Wheaton Claridge Park is over 21 acres and includes a stream running through the park, as well as playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic area and recreation center. The center can be rented and includes a kitchen.
36.5 Miles
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7 votes
8523 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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During the winter season, visitors can skate in an outdoor ice rink at Silver Spring Ice Skating At Veterans Plaza. Visitors can rent ice hockey or figure skates from the pro shop.
36.6 Miles
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156 votes
900 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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A movie theater with an IMAX auditorium, Regal Majestic Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run movies using digital projection and RealD 3D. It also offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, arcade games, party rooms and a cafe.
36.6 Miles
8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Featuring room for 2,000 spectators, The Fillmore is a music venue that is host to a number of live performances throughout the year. The venue offers general admission standing room only seating that provides an intimate and entertaining concert experience.
36.6 Miles
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10 S Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771
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A restored country store maintained in the style of the 19th Century, The W. R. Rudy's Country Store & Drugstore Museum showcases historical curiosities and artifacts. It also offers a variety of period-accurate candies in the drug store area.
36.7 Miles
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161 votes
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Designed in Art Deco architecture, AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center features a variety of movie formats from 16-70 mm film with digital projection. The latest films are shown in three theaters, with the largest seating 400 people.
36.7 Miles
Visitors of the Woodside Urban Park can take advantage of the site's skate spot and playground. Additionally, the site also contains both tennis and handball courts for those who wish to play a game.
36.8 Miles
80%
5 votes
8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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In an effort to build community through the arts, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center exists to give artists of all ages an outlet to create. Guests can enjoy glass making, paper creation, screen printing and painting classes.
37.1 Miles
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130 votes
6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855
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Go Ape is a treetop adventure obstacle course which features the country's first ever skateboard zipline, as well as multiple rope ladders and Tarzan swings which weave through the forest canopy.
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Situated on 24.2 acres, Jesup Blair Local Park is home to a 1850s mansion that was most recently used as low-income housing. The park features basketball and tennis courts, a soccer field, a playground, walking trails and picnic areas.