things to do in Essex, MD

Let some axes fly

Choose your Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide for a private 2–3 hour car tour

Share songs, stories, and fence-line alpaca feeding at a family-friendly farm gathering

Discover Annapolis's Navy culture, history, and Chesapeake character

Sail the Middle River and Chesapeake aboard a private luxury catamaran

Honor your loved one with a private farewell shaped around your wishes

Paddle the Patapsco River at your own pace in a single or tandem kayak

Cruise Chesapeake Bay waterways with fall views and complimentary warm apple cider

Make Baltimore’s waterfront your backdrop for a private picnic on the water

Take the helm without a boating license

Taste local traditions at family-owned restaurants in Baltimore's former port town

Cruise Chesapeake Bay aboard a 60-foot Viking with captain, crew and fuel included

Let some paint fly

Build your confidence above the water with step-by-step coaching

Meet the alpacas and take home a locally grown pumpkin

Slow down with the farm's attention-loving goats

Get hands-on with alpacas, rabbits and other farm animals

Rent two boats at once and receive a 10% discount

Build paddling confidence on a guided harbor passage with a relaxing shuttle return

Cruise Eastern Bay and the Chester River as autumn colors give way to sunset

Celebrate together and take home something you made

Take the helm for a cruise on the Bush River

Taste food traditions passed down through Baltimore's immigrant neighborhoods

Cruise the South River with spacious seating, storage, and an onboard toilet