Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, MD

  • 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.
  • 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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42.7 Miles
36% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 629 Center Point Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 10 auditoriums, Paragon Kentlands 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
42.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Kayaking 4055 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore Chesapeake Beach by kayak, paddleboard, or pedal boat with Paddle or Pedal. For visitors wanting to improve their kayak skills, the guides offer personalized lessons that go over the basics.
42.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Art Gallery 23 N Harrison Street, Easton, MD 21601 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2009, the Trippe-Hilderbrandt Gallery is an art gallery featuring works from several local artists. Photographs, watercolor paintings, and botanical arts are among the many varieties of work on display at the gallery.
42.7 Miles
100% 65 votes
Food Tours 40 E. Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, Eating Easton food tours offers visitors and locals a chance to sample a variety of Easton area restaurants' signature dishes. The company offers a three hour walking tour with historical insights and an array of foods.
42.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 12511 Circle Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Glen Hills Local Park is a popular community park of the Potomac area. The park features a children's playground, softball and baseball fields, a lighted tennis court and picnic areas.
42.8 Miles
78% 23 votes
History Museums 25 South Washington Street, Easton, MD MoreLess Info
Historical Society Museum is a local museum which houses a number of artifacts including vintage photographs and documents which depict the local history, culture and architecture. The museum is surrounded by a garden which contains a variety of herbs and trees.
42.8 Miles
91% 45 votes
Historic Sites 5801 Oxford Rd., Glen Echo, MD MoreLess Info
Clara Barton National Historic Site is the first of its kind being dedicated to the life and accomplishments of a woman. It preserves the historic home of Clara Barton who founded the American Red Cross.
42.8 Miles
87% 60 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 MoreLess Info
Glen Echo Park is a local art and culture center where visitors can participate in a number of workshops for visual and performing arts. The park also contains many attractions such as a Spanish-style ballroom, an antique carousal, children's theaters and more.
42.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Playgrounds 3999 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 MoreLess Info
The Chesapeake Bay Tot Lot is a playground with swings and play structures. Bridges connect the larger three structures with slides, pagodas, and climbing features. a smaller structure is available for little tots. Wheelchair accessible and ample parking on site.
42.8 Miles
94% 18 votes
Factory Tours 507 Baltimore Street, Hanover, PA 17331 MoreLess Info
Revonah Pretzel is a pretzel shop that offers both hard and soft pretzels with all natural, minimalist ingredients. The shop also offers tours of the facility, guided by the owner.
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