Discover fun, food, shopping, and events of downtown OC
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his summer, take a stroll off OC’s great beach and check out downtown. Downtown Ocean City is the perfect vacation spot for all people, from families to the over-21 crowd. Offering attractions for all ages and interests, such as its fabulous beach, exciting Boardwalk and many other things, Ocean City has everything you need to create the vacation you desire. In addition to these appealing attractions, a variety of hotels and restaurants are available to fit your needs.
This summer in Ocean City will be a little different than other summers for sure. It will be important to practice physical distancing, washing one’s hands, and wearing a face mask as necessary. However, it will still be important to enjoy one’s self while visiting Ocean City and all that it has to offer. One of the best fun things to do for kids of all ages is to visit the amusement parks and arcades. Both of these venues have just opened in June and are sure to provide hours of entertainment.
Downtown Ocean City is home to a number of hotels and motels that offer a host of styles and rates. Most of these establishments are familyowned businesses and have served Ocean City visitors for generations, while others are quite new. In addition, there are plenty of accommodations that are available for daily, weekly, seasonal, or year-round rental. Another major draw of the downtown area is the abundance of restaurants, from gourmet to casual dining, and don’t forget our famous Maryland
blue crabs. Along with the eateries right on the Boardwalk, other popular options can be found along the bayside and streets of the downtown area of the resort. Whether you’re looking for a quiet crowd or a party crowd, you don’t have to look far. Retail stores are necessary in establishing a strong identity for a downtown area, and Ocean City is no exception. While the Boardwalk businesses provide a multitude of retail goods to visitors, from sweets to graphic-tees, businesses off the Continued to page 4