- 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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875 N. Broad Street, Middletown, DE
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Located in downtown, the Mid County Entertainment and Bowling Center offers many bowling lanes for general public bowling. There is also an on-site cafe with a full menu, a full-service bar, cosmic glow bowling, laser tag, and an arcade.
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The Tilghman Watermans Museum is dedicated to celebrating and commemorating the Tilghman Island watermen and their history and traditions. It collects models of boats as well as examples of traditional tools used by the watermen.
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Mid County Lanes is 32 lane bowling alley that also has an arcade, billiards lounge and pro shop. The bowling alley hosts leagues for youth, adults, and seniors and also offers cosmic bowling on select nights.
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21604 Chicken Point, Tilghman, MD 21671
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Phillips Wharf Environmental Center is an educational attraction designed to teach visitors about the various animals of the Chesapeake Bay area. It offers hands-on experiences with animals, and features an ecological focus.
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The National Mall, the American national park, contains the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and several other national museums. The greater National Mall area contains landmarks like the United States Botanic Garden and the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
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Opened in 1999, Shadowland is a laser tag facility offering a number of amenities for its visitors to enjoy. In addition to laser tag, the facility also contains a game arcade as well as banquet halls available.
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Situated on nearly one acre in Green Park, Gaithersburg Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with grass and gravel fields. The park offers double-gated entry, drinking water and separate small and large dog areas.
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Directly south of the White House, At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20013
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One of the most historic and instantly recognizable monuments in the world, the Washington Monument is a 555 foot obelisk. Visitors can take an elevator to the pinnacle for panoramic views of the city.
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21155 Frederick Road, Germantown, MD 20874
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Spanning 56 acres, Ridge Road Recreational Park features a variety of amenities. There are various sports fields, tennis and volleyball courts, and an inline hockey rink, as well as an enclosed dog area and picnic facilities.
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100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
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The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a historical museum that chronicles the anti-Semitism and suffering during the period of the holocaust. The museum is most widely acclaimed for the 'Narrative History of the Holocaust' exhibit.