- Our list of the best things to do in Essex, Maryland, features the top 314 nearby activities — including 112 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Essex, MD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Essex, MD , followed by 308 popular activities in nearby cities, including Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia, Pasadena, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Bel Air, Severna Park, Cockeysville, Laurel, Stevensville, Towson, Odenton, Severn, Rock Hall, Elkridge, Dundalk, Chestertown, Edgewater, Catonsville, Hanover, Crofton, Parkville, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Timonium, Savage, Perry Hall, Lutherville and Monkton
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21.6 Miles
93%
27 votes
1990 Governor Ritchie Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
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For outdoor time, pay a visit to Jonas Green State Park, located on the Severn River. At the end of the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail, the park offers a cartop boat launch site. Fishing is a popular pastime.
21.6 Miles
Lake Elkhorn Park is a small park housing a 37 acre lake with an average depth of 8 feet. The lake is suitable for trout and bass fishing. The park also maintains a walking trail, picnic areas, and a playground.
21.7 Miles
A place to eat, drink, laugh, and have a good time is Toby's Dinner Theatre. Shows include Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz, and many more family classics to enjoy.
21.7 Miles
A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, AMC Columbia 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, self-service ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
21.7 Miles
The Columbia Carousel is surrounded by a variety of stores and attractions. For a small fee children can ride the traditional carousel to their hearts' content and hit the nearby playground after.
21.8 Miles
71%
420 votes
10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
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Guests of the Merriweather Post Pavilion will have the opportunity to watch musical performances from artists like Bastille and The Afghan Wings. This site, which features a Music Pinball Arcade and a large kitchen, has played host to artists like Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin.
21.8 Miles
Piney Orchard Ice Arena is an indoor ice hockey rink. The rink offers skating lessons, clinics, hockey league play, and hockey camps. There is also a well-equipped pro shop on the premises.
21.9 Miles
The Spa Turf Valley located within the Turf Valley Resort offers facials, Swedish massages, and other body treatments. They also have spa specials, getaways and packages that suit all your needs.
21.9 Miles
With 32 lanes of bowling available, the Brunswick Columbia Lanes seeks to provide fun and entertainment to those who visit. Amenities at Brunswick Columbia Lanes include a snack bar, pro shop, and billiards.