Come visit and discover your downtown
What comes to mind when you think about downtown Ocean City? For some, it’s the sight of the looping roller coaster, the sound of the arcade games and the smell of French fries and funnel cake on the Boardwalk. It’s the joy that comes with a ticket to ride the Himalaya and walk around the amusements, inside and outdoors, with your favorite Boardwalk snack in hand. It’s the fun. For others, it’s the beach ball water tower that greets you the moment you cross the Route 50 bridge heading into
Ocean City. You see it clearly in your head as soon as you hear “Ocean City!” followed by the sight of the famous White Marlin fountain, the artistic outdoor murals and brightly painted utility boxes scattered along every block, and even the sweeping edges and curves of the Ocean Bowl Skate Park — the oldest-operating skate park in the U.S. All the creative projects that give OC its unique flavor: It’s the art and culture. And then there’s also the charm of the old beach homes, churches and
guest houses that line the streets of downtown OC. Your grandparents remember them from their trips to the beach decades ago, and someday your kids will remember those beautiful historical markers from their vacations, too. From the Life-Saving Station Museum and Watch Tower to the Trimper’s carousel that dates back to 1902, all the way out to the ocean in the seaside Pier Building, there are some remarkable places that every generation has gotten to enjoy. It’s the his-
tory. Just what makes downtown Ocean City such a magical place will be a little different for everyone, but that’s what makes it so special. The fun, the art and culture, and the history come in many forms. Where else would you be able to find jewelry shops and Jet skis, bars and boat trips, fireworks and fishing, skateboarding and sundaes, parasailing and people-watching all in one place? In downtown Ocean City, there’s Continued on Page 4