Essex, MD Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activity Deals
Bike and Roll DC
- Multiple Locations
Cyclists zip around city monuments and explore bike trails on Trek 24-speed bicycles with included map, lock, and helmet
SJ Koch Electric Boats
- Multiple Locations
Zero-emissions electric boats carry up to 10 passengers through Annapolis or Inner Harbor
SegZone Tours
- Annapolis
Eco-friendly tours take riders through 17th- & 18th-century streets & past homes & military buildings, with helmets & live audio included
Reisterstown Sportsplex
- Reisterstown
Regulation NHL rink hosts skaters of all ages and abilities during public-skate sessions held throughout the week
Seadog Cruises Chicago
- Otterbein
Speedboat tour accommodates up to 108 and includes info on Tide Point, the USS Torsk, and Canton while journeying to Key Bridge and back
Gray Line DC, Martz Group
- H Street - NoMa
Three-hour tour by motorcoach passes by national monuments and federal buildings, including the US Capitol and the World War II Memorial
Entertainment Cruises (Spirit of)
- Otterbein
Aboard a cruise ship, guests enjoy scenic views of Baltimore's historical Inner Harbor, a classic dinner buffet, and a caring wait staff
Jerusalem D.C. Tour and Transportation
- Logan Circle - Shaw
Ride through DC’s historic neighborhoods, past iconic monuments & memorials during guided van tours with stops held during day or night
Atlantic Sailing Experience
- 3
Guests help set sails & take the helm of 40' sloop Wharf Rat on the Chesapeake Bay before enjoying scenic creek & freshly-prepared meals
Deer Creek Archery
- 3, Bel Air
8,000 sq. ft. indoor archery range challenges shooters with three types of targets; staff provides rental bows & instruction
Scout Photo Expeditions
- Washington D.C.
Photographer Cindi Hobgood leads iPhone-wielding students on a photo walk and puts together a slideshow of the best pictures
Capital Clubhouse
- Waldorf
An NHL-sized ice arena welcomes skaters of all ages for public skating sessions
Skydive Baltimore
- 2, Halls Cross Roads
Jumpers paired with experienced instructors leap from 11,000 feet, freefall at 120 mph, and spend 8–12 minutes parachuting back to earth
Chesapeake Sailing School
- Annapolis
Expert instructors teach basic skills, such as tacking, while students operate sailboat in Chesapeake Bay
Baysail
- Havre de Grace
Instructors take students out on the waters of Havre de Grace harbor for a hands-on introductory sailing lesson
Happy on Hooves
- Hampstead
Trail rides begin with a horsemanship lesson before riders and steeds gallop across a humble Hampstead farm
Reddemeade Farm
- Silver Spring
Riders learn to ride in the English style from instructors trained in accordance with the standards of the British Horse Society
Clay Hill Stables
- Springdale
British Horse Society–certified instructor helms riding school that promotes mastery of technique and understanding of horsemanship
North East Adventure Paintball
- 5, North East
Players sprint across one of five themed fields targeting enemies with environmentally-friendly, oil-free paint
Odyssey Cruises DC
- Southwest Washington
Glass-walled boat glides under Potomac's bridges on elegant evening cruises, complete with three-course meal and live music
Paintball Adventure Park
- 1, Taneytown
Three woodsball fields, six airball fields, and three themed fields across 36 acres; two-story wooden castle and wooden shacks
Capitol River Cruises
- Georgetown
Tour boats stocked with refreshments cruise Potomac waters as narrator points out Roosevelt Island, Curtis-Lee Mansion & other landmarks
Boomerang Boat Cruises
- Georgetown
Two-hour cruises along the Potomac on a yacht with a dance floor provide views of skyline and historic sites
Rivershore Charters
- Lorton
Groups of seafarers float down the Occoquan River past lush greenery for leisurely trips or to fish for catfish, perch, and bass
Valley Mill Kayak School
- Germantown
Certified guides lead kayakers down the Potomac River and paddleboarders around Valley Mill Camp Lake in recreational tours or group lessons
Mud Factor
Runners trek through a 5K course of hills, muddy pits, and dirt paths before celebrating with finisher medals
Lanham Skating Center
- Lanham
Retro roller skates twirl duos around a smooth indoor rink
TennisTopia
- Central Rockville
Rackets and other tennis gear from brands such as Wilson and Slazenger from well-stocked tennis and golf shop founded in 1975
Chariots for Hire Tours
- Federal Triangle
Expert tour guides narrate history-packed route including Pentagon, Lincoln Memorial, Tomb of Unknown Soldier & Iwo Jima Memorial
Fencing Sports Academy
- Fairfax
Fencing lesson includes expert instruction & insights into technique along with blunt-tipped sword, protective mask & other equipment
Recommended Outdoor Activities by Groupon Customers
Since 1996, the staff at Seadog Cruises has welcomed explorers aboard sophisticated, open-air speedboats for city tours. Over the years, they’ve led more than two million sightseers through Baltimore and Chicago on cruises that elucidate city histories, paying special attention to landmarks such as Baltimore’s Naval Reserve Center and Chicago’s Tribune Tower. Their fleet of sea crafts uses low-sulfur diesel and a four-stroke engines that produce lower emissions than older models, allowing eco-conscious passengers to rest easy and fish to finally open their windows for some fresh water.
Since 1996, the staff at Seadog Cruises has welcomed explorers aboard sophisticated, open-air speedboats for city tours. Over the years, they’ve led more than two million sightseers through Baltimore and Chicago on cruises that elucidate city histories, paying special attention to landmarks such as Baltimore’s Naval Reserve Center and Chicago’s Tribune Tower. Their fleet of watercraft uses low-sulfur diesel and four-stroke engines that produce lower emissions than older models, allowing eco-conscious passengers to rest easy and allowing fish to finally open their windows for some fresh water.
Upper Chesapeake Bay Charters' USCG-licensed captains and career fishermen know the Chesapeake Bay waters like the back of their hands. They use this knowledge to ferry small groups on charters aboard one of the company’s two vessels, helping clients to snag catfish and use trotlines to mine blue crabs. During all trips, the expert fishermen supply equipment, clean catches, and snap pictures of people holding fish while looking quietly triumphant, like a cat who just learned how to flush a toilet.
Additionally, Upper Chesapeake Bay Charters' crew uses their watercraft to embark on sightseeing tours. They point out wildlife as well as Baltimore landmarks such as the USS Constellation.
Not many events can combine puzzles, obstacle races, and charitable giving-all while filling the downtown area with people in gorilla suits. Gorilla Challenge accomplishes all of these things in a single afternoon. With annual events held across the country, it is quickly becoming the premier event for raising fun and social responsibility. Several of the event's clues are designed to bring awareness to topics such as literacy, poverty, environmental concerns, animal welfare, and elder care. Amid these consciousness-raising events, the company's gorilla-suit-clad staffers make surprise appearances to award participants prizes and collect bribes in the form of fresh bananas or sign-language-speaking kittens.
Since its first event in 2008, the Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival has steadily added to its multisensory feast of libations, food, and live sounds. Originally conceived to highlight Maryland's wines, beers, and local delicacies, the festival now brings wines from around the world to its bayside location. White tents shield tasters from rain, sunburn, and any curious fish who might try to leap into their goblets. Each year, the festival benefits an array of community- and family-focused organizations.
