- 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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28.9 Miles
Elk Neck State Park comprises of a varied terrain including marshlands, beaches, forests and bluffs, which make it a good location for many on and off water recreational activities. The park is also home to the historic Turkey Point Lighthouse.
29.0 Miles
50%
8 votes
412 Congressional Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666
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Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing is a fishing charter company that offers fishing tours 7 days of the week. The company is available for birthday parties, bachelor parties, company outings, and team building activities.
29.1 Miles
Fairwood Park offers large playgrounds for all age groups. There is a football field and soccer area for local teams and ample space for flying kites. The park also offers covered spaces with picnic tables and barbecue pits for gatherings.
29.2 Miles
Enfield Chase Park is a residential park that provides visitors with tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, and two separate playgrounds. The park also features a dog park area, as well as limited picnic facilities and restrooms.
29.4 Miles
Allen Pond Park is a 85 acre city park and home to the Bowie Ice Arena, Robert V. Setera Amphitheater, Bowie Skate Park, and Allen Pond. The park also offers several sporting facilities, picnic areas, trails, and a playground.
29.4 Miles
A one-acre facility for canine recreation, the City of Bowie Dog Park provides open space with mulch, trees and benches. The park is fenced and has a separate area for small or shy dogs.
29.5 Miles
94%
17 votes
647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD
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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center sits on a 2,650-acre site that includes forests, wetlands, marshes and 12 miles of protected shoreline. Visitors can hike their many trails, go kayaking, see wildlife and enjoy educational programs.
29.6 Miles
Family owned and operated, Cadle Creek Marina is located on the Mayo peninsula. The marina offers boat storage facilities, repair and refueling services, and a variety of other aquatic amenities.
29.8 Miles
The Ralph J Bunch Community Center is a non-profit organization that was created by the citizen of the local community. The center is in charge of overseeing the Ralph J. Bunche School
29.9 Miles
100%
27 votes
2608 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD
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The National Capital Radio and Television Museum shows visitors a chronological history of receivers used by radio listeners and television watchers over the years. Docent-guided, one-hour tours are offered. Open Fridays through Sundays. Admission is free.