- 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.
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The Bordeleau Winery offers guests the chance to tour the vineyards and winery. The location's tasting facility provides its guests with the chance to try Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Meritage, and Merlot wines.
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The historic Glenview Mansion is a home built in 1926 that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion sits on 153-acres of land and hosts a number of public and private events during the year.
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From stuffed animals to puzzle games, Calico Toys & Games offers two stories of classic and modern toys for children. The first floor has an art gallery featuring the work of local artists.
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213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663
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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is home to a collection of diverse marine artifacts, demonstrations and a variety of small boats including crabbing skiffs, canoes and more. The museum also offers boat rides on Miles River.
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Rattlewood Golf Course is a municipal golf course that features 18 holes of varying lengths and layouts. They have frequent specials and a 'member for a day' program, and daily rates include lunch and snacks.
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In 1879, the screwpile lighthouse was constructed to light the way for boats using Hooper Strait to enter Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Sound, and Deals Island. The lighthouse was moved to its current location where visitors can visitors can climb the sea hatch and tend the lens.
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213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, MD 21663
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Using an uncommon and historic variety of boat called a skipjack, Chesapeake Skipjack Sailing Tours offers a variety of boat tours of the Chesapeake Bay area. The company can cater picnics, or visitors can bring their own food and drink.
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Frivolous Fibers is a store, gallery, class room, and social event space for those who love knitting, crocheting, and stitching. Store events include weekly crochet and knit sessions as well as occasional sheep sheering events.
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Patriot Cruises
At the foot of Cherry Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663
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Patriot Cruises offers cruises on their two-level 149 passenger boat on the Miles River, part of the largest estuary in the Western Hemisphere. While onboard, listen to a historic narrative of the area, enjoy drinks from the full bar, and buy food.
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Strathmore gives a free tour of their place, and they don't charge for some events. Some artists who have performed here are Diana Krall, Joan Obsorne, Joan Rivers, Bill Engvall, and more.