- 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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Founded by William Fell in 1730, Fell's Point is a historic neighborhood overlooking the water on the northern shore of the Baltimore Harbor. Once a prominent port, it is now home to a large number of bars as well as antique stores, restaurants and more.
6.5 Miles
Urban Pirates is a local company which organizes hour long pirate adventure aboard their ship called 'Fearless' which sails out from Fell's Point. The adventure includes many activities such as face painting, dressing up, treasure hunting and more.
6.6 Miles
At Charm City Food Tours, visitors will stop at the city's major culinary destinations on a guided walking tour. On the tour, visitors will sample a wide variety of food from cultures like Italian, Jewish, and more.
7.0 Miles
Landmark Theatres is a movie theater that showcases a variety of big-budget Hollywood productions as well as foreign films. The theater has luxury reclining seats that have cup holders and foot rests.
7.2 Miles
1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21250
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Located in a restored oyster cannery, the Baltimore Museum of Industry explores the history of industry in the city over the past 100 years. There are several interactive exhibits and an extensive gift shop.
7.2 Miles
Visitors who are interested in attending live music events may enjoy what the Baltimore Soundstage has to offer. This location hosts performances from artists like the Butcher Babies and The Budos Band.
7.2 Miles
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35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Full of informative exhibits aimed at kids, the Port Discovery Children's Museum offers a variety of educational, hands-on activities. It features permanent exhibits as well as visiting exhibits, and hosts special events and educational programs.
7.2 Miles
Guests of Rams Head Live will have the opportunity to attend a variety of musical performances. Additionally, the location also hosts standup comedy tours that features artists like Dave Attell.
7.3 Miles
American Visionary Art Museum features unique and intricate work of visionary art by a range of visionary artists who lack formal training with some of them also being physically challenged.
7.3 Miles
National Aquarium in Baltimore is an aquatic education and conservation center whose permanent collection on display features a wide range of animal species in their naturalistic habitats. They also host daily dolphin shows and a 4D Immersion Theater.