- 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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The historic York Central Market House in York, Pennsylvania is home to the sprawling Central Market. Vendors at this popular market sell fresh produce, baked goods, floral arrangements, beverages and gourmet culinary ingredients.
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4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
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Built to protect the area during the Civil War in the mid-1800s, Fort Ward Museum & Park now interprets the history of the period through exhibits, tours, interpretive programs and living history activities.
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Eden Center is a large shopping area that is a cross between a mall and an entire district, reminiscent to Chinatown but representing many Far East countries, especially Vietnam. It includes restaurants, grocery stores, jewelry and gift shops.
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The 45-acre Fort Ward Park was once an important Civil War site, and today features a museum and hosts historical reenactments. The park features sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, soccer fields, a playground, paved loop and an amphitheater.
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A small neighborhood park, Lincoln Park features two children's play structures along with swings, a sandbox and a basketball court. It also provides a rain garden, picnic tables, shade trees and grassy areas.
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101 John F. Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
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Featuring a variety of recreational, hockey, and figure skating programs, The Pond Ice Arena & Performance Center, is home to high-level on and off ice training facilities. The venue also includes amenities for private parties, a fitness center and restaurant.
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Consisting of two indoor rinks, Pond the Ice Arena hosts public skating sessions, including a glow in the dark cosmic skate night. The arena also offers learn to skate and learn to play hockey programs for the community.
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The home field of the York Revolution baseball team is PeoplesBank Park, formerly called Santander Stadium. This spacious stadium features plentiful concessions (including beer, liquor and low-fat snacks) and a flat, meticulously-manicured field.
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5847 Lincoln Highway west, Thomasville, PA
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Beginning in 1941, Martin's Potato Chips Inc., has been a snacking staple of families all over Pennsylvania. Visitors to their 75,000 square foot facility can enjoy walking tours, and a stop in their gift shop.
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Get a feel for life in mid-19th century Virginia at Cherry Hill Farmhouse. Visitors can shell and grind corn in the barn, dress in period clothing and play old-fashioned parlor games. Guided tours are offered.