Downtown Ocean City creates memories Downtown is home to the quintessential old town Ocean City landmarks, places that every generation of your family remembers fondly, and looks forward to returning to year after year. And if this is your first visit, this is where you will capture an Ocean City memory that will bring you back for years to come. Whether it’s strolling on the boards, grabbing a bite at your favorite restaurant, riding your favorite ride or playing your favorite game, when temperatures drop low and stay there for what feels like eternity, these are the places you day dream about. It is fair to say that no trip to Ocean City is com-
plete without spending time on our fabulous Boardwalk and exploring the downtown area. There is something very special about sharing an experience that transcends generations! While there is no doubt that downtown OC is the link to past, with so many classic businesses that have been passed down from generation to generation, downtown has many new options as well. Spend some time exploring the Boardwalk businesses as well as those off the beaten path or bayside, you’ll find local favorites, or create new ones. Where else can you find a museum, fine jewelry, amusement rides and games, candy stores, fine
dining, fast food, ice cream, donuts, popcorn, Tshirt shops, surf gear, parasailing, boat trips, art shops, bike rentals, jet skis, pier fishing, bay fishing, off-shore fishing, skate park, basketball courts, tennis courts, ball fields, live music, oceanfront bars, bayside bars, side street bars, happy hours, dinner cruises, pizza, public art, free concerts in the park, fireworks, Shakespeare in the park, the best people watching, and, of course, the beach! With so much to see and do in downtown Ocean City, why not just stay where you play? Downtown offers a number of hotels and motels that range in Continued on Page 14