- 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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One of the oldest seaports in the country, Inner Harbor is also a local tourist attraction being home to a variety of shops, museums, restaurants, entertainment centers and more.
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Offering views of the harbor, Federal Hill Park features cannons that were used during the Civil War at Fort Federal Hill. The park provides a basketball court, a children's playground, benches, picnic areas, open green space and a plaza.
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Take a night out to hit the lanes at Hillendale Bowling Center in Towson, Maryland. Whether family night or date night, bowling will bring fun to any event.
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Loch Raven Tiny Tots is a program that offers three and four year-old children in the local community a chance to play and learn. Art projects, sing-alongs, storytelling, and outdoor play are among the activities enjoyed by the tots.
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Weber's Cedar Mill Farm is a farm that offers a gift shop, a country bakery, fresh fruits and vegetables, and pressed apple cider. The farm also sells homemade ice cream, pies, and fudge.
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The Maryland Science Center in Baltimore comprises of a planetarium, an observatory and a hands-on exhibit featuring dinosaur skeletons, scientific demonstrations, astronomical exhibits and more.
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The Walters Art Museum houses an eclectic collection of artifacts from around the world ranging from pre-dysnatic Egypt to 20th-century Europe as a part of its collection.
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The Charles Theatre is a movie theater that sits in a 23,000-sqft movie house that can accommodate up to 1150 people at a time. The theater shows first-run specialty films as well as big-budget Hollywood movies and foreign films.
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The Mount Vernon Cultural District is the home of several historic sites, including The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Walters Art Museum. The area is known for its strong LGBT community.
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The Baltimore Museum of Art features the art of Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and the largest holding of Henri Matisse works in the world. The location also offers audio tours for families to enjoy.