- 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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21155 Frederick Road, Germantown, MD 20874
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Spanning 56 acres, Ridge Road Recreational Park features a variety of amenities. There are various sports fields, tennis and volleyball courts, and an inline hockey rink, as well as an enclosed dog area and picnic facilities.
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6800 votes
100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
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The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a historical museum that chronicles the anti-Semitism and suffering during the period of the holocaust. The museum is most widely acclaimed for the 'Narrative History of the Holocaust' exhibit.
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Bowl America Gaithersburg in located at Clopper Road provides classic fun for families and friends. They serve nachos, pizza and french fries from their snack bar. They have well-maintained vintage equipment and lanes.
41.9 Miles
North Beach is a small town bordering the Chesapeake Bay whichi features a number of local attrcations including a boardwalk which offers scenic views of the water, a water-themed amusement park as well as the Herrington Harbor which is counted among America's best marinas.
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17th Street NW, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington, DC 20006
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Opened in 2004, the National World War II Memorial was built to honor the over 16-million individuals who served the United States during WWII. The memorial features numerous statues, displays, and pillars in honor of those veterans who served.
42.0 Miles
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71 votes
21308 Phillips Rd, Tilghman, MD 21671
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Skipjack -Rebecca T. Ruark Charter provides reasonably-priced two-hour cruises. Their captains impart their knowledge on the history of the Bay, oyster dredging and Tilghman Island. The sail is relaxing and you will definitely enjoy the view and the sunset.
42.1 Miles
Lady Patty Sail Charters is a company which offers both public and private sailing charters on the Chesapeake Bay aboard their racing yacht called Lady Patty.
42.1 Miles
One of the most iconic sites in the city, the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool is the largest reflecting pool in Washington D.C. The site, located at the base of the Lincoln Memorial's steps, was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech.
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10200 Gainsborough Road, Potomac, MD 20854
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East Gate Swim & Tennis Club is a swimming pool with lanes for swimming laps, a shallow end, a diving well with two boards and a baby pool. There are also tennis courts, a basketball hoop and a field.
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Dedicated to the author of the Declaration of Independence, the Jefferson Memorial features a shallow dome and a portico. The site contains a bronze statue and excerpts of Thomas Jefferson's famous document on the southwest interior wall.