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 complete 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 style and rate to accommodate a full variety of needs. Take a vacation from your car, park it and forget about it! Continued on page 10
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Malibu’s Surf Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Atlantic Gold Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
MR Ducks Bar & Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Asian Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Brass Balls Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Candy Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Caruso’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Chesapeake Ghost Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Doggie Style Canine Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Dough Roller Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Fisher’s Popcorn* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Frog Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Glitter & Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Grotto’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Jolly Roger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Marina Deck Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Ocean 13 Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 OC Life Saving Station Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 OC Screams Haunted House* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Ocean Princess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Park Place Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Pickles Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Purple Moose Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Son Spot Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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If you’re planning to attend one of the special events at Sunset Park, as many visitors and residents do during the summer, it’s a good idea to bring your own seating.
Sunset Park is hidden gem in Ocean City’s downtown Located on the bay at South Division Street and South Philadelphia Avenue, the park sits at the original location of the railroad bridge that crossed the bay from West Ocean City. The storm of 1933 destroyed the bridge, but Sunset Park was designed to reflect railroad style features, the bricks that line the perimeter are from the original train station. Featuring a lighted stage, restrooms, and a short pier that provides outstanding views of the bay, it’s no wonder Sunset Park is becoming increasingly popular as a venue for weddings and other special occasions. If you’re interested in renting the park, contact Tammie Beres with OC Recreation and Parks at 410-2500125. Sunset Park is home to special events throughout the year. Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. throughout July and August, the Ocean City Development Corporation and the Town of Ocean City present the Sun-
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set Park Party Nights concert series. These are free and family-friendly events that resort residents and visitors enjoy, at least in part because of the park’s amazing sunset backdrop. The Ocean City Recreation Boosters sell beverages, including beer and wine, at these weekly events, with proceeds going towards youth programs. Brown Box Theatre takes the stage on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. with its production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” Admission is free. Shore Craft Beer and the OCDC will be hosting the fourth annual Shore Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, Oct. 27. This has become an increasingly popular event, with several local breweries pouring their unique beers and local food trucks and vendors helping to make this a great day in the park. Sunset Park has something for everyone, so check out some of these special events this summer, or host your own.
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Continued from page 1 On your next trip downtown, take note of the public art projects as well as the many buildings of historical significance. Plan to attend one of the many special events that are hosted throughout the year.
For more information, visit www.ocdc.org or call 410-2897739. The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization charged with revitalizing downtown Ocean City.
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Downtown Dining Guide ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ____________________________ ■ ANGLER RESTAURANT, 312 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-7424 / www.angleroc.net / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended / Children's menu / Full bar / $4 Coastline Cruise with meal ($12min). Celebrating 80 years of serving visitors and locals. Bayfront breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offering historical favorites as well as fresh new creations. Seafood is our specialty but great landlubber choices. Boat Bar Happy Hour not to be missed 3-6 daily. Live local entertainment. ■ ASIAN GARDEN, 15th Street, Ocean City 410-289-7423 / www.asiangarden.us / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Chinese and Indian restaurant serving authentic cuisine at reasonable prices. Family owned and operated. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BACKSHORE BREWING COMPANY, between 9th and 10th streets on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-0006, 410-289-0008 / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving breakfast 8 a.m., Friday through Sunday. Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy board-
walk and ocean views. Featuring steam pots, tacos, burgers and fresh seafood. Come see what all the buzz is about. ■ BRASS BALLS SALOON, 1105 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-0069 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full service restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the beach and boardwalk. We are kidfriendly! Serving breakfast with bodacious biscuits, lunch and dinner with options for salads, burgers, steaks, Mexican, crab cakes, tuna and more. Great happy hour and late night specials. ■ CARUSO PIZZA, Wicomico Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2891990 / oceancitymdpizza.com / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Ocean City traditional pizza on the boardwalk serving pizza, 16 inch subs, calzones and strombolis and fresh squeezed lemonade. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599; 41st Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division. Breakfast served daily
at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ FROG BAR, Inlet Village, Ocean City 410-289-3764/ $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. and parking at the Inlet Village parking lot (under the bar) is free for bar patrons. Great place to sit and have a beer and relax. Enjoy appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chowders while enjoying the view of the inlet and Assateague Island. ■ GROTTO PIZZA, 14th Street on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 443-664-2617 / www.grottopizza.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / OC’s newest spot to watch people on the boardwalk, indoor dining and deck dining. Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. ■ M.R. DUCKS, Talbot Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-9125 / www.mrducksbar.com/ $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving classic Eastern Shore pub fare in our outside open bar and dining deck. Open 7 days, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Memorial Day thru Labor Day. ■ MARINA DECK, 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411 / www.marinadeckrestaurant.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full bar /
Ocean City, Maryland's #1 Seafood restaurant! Check out our delicious AYCE Menu: Steamed shrimp, BBQ ribs, and blue crabs and crab legs. Relax and enjoy your dinner while the kids play in our brand new multi-level kid’s area! Join us for lunch and dinner in our dining room or on our open air, roof top deck or at the Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view! ■ OCEAN 13, 13th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City www.Ocean13ocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean 13 has something for everyone from breakfast through dinner: bistro, seafood, steaks, ice cream, whiskey bar, tiki bar, entertainment and more. Right on the ocean at 13th Street. Plus, free parking at the Beach Plaza Hotel. ■ PICKLES PUB, 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891 / www.picklesoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week, ALL YEAR LONG, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Serving food til 1 a.m. Free parking across the street. Daily food and drink specials. Entertainment five nights a week. Most pool tables in town. Liquor store attached. Game room. Large parties welcome. Voted best sports bar 2017. 33 drafts on tap.
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Fun brewing at Sunset for beer festival
The fourth annual Shore Craft Beer Fest is coming to Sunset Park in downtown Ocean City on Saturday, Oct. 27. There will be at least 15 breweries represented from Delmarva, as well as food trucks and live music by Johnny Bling band. This will be an afternoon of fun. The first three Shore Craft Beer Fests were a great success and this one is expected to be even bigger and better. Sunset Park is located at S. Division Street and the Bay, just south of the U.S. Coast Guard Station. This craft beer event is across the street from the southern terminus of the Ocean City bus transit center so attendees are encouraged to ride this bus. Delmarva-based breweries that have attended in the past include Evolution Craft Brewing Co. of Salisbury, 3rd Wave Brewing of Delmar, Ocean City Brewing of Ocean City, Backshore Brewing of Ocean City, Fin City Brewing of Ocean City, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery of Milton, Burley Oak Brewing of Berlin, RAR Brewing of Cambridge and many more.
The annual Shore Craft Beer Fest is becoming one of Ocean City’s most popular fall events.
General admission gate will open at 1:30 p.m. and run until 4:30 p.m. A special VIP admission will be available for those wanting an extra hour of tasting craft beer plus a T-shirt to commemorate the day. Entrance for VIPs starts at 12:30 p.m. and includes time to talk to the local brewers and sample a little earlier. General admission tickets will be
$35 the day of the event. The VIP tickets will be $50 tickets the day of the event. This will be a child and petfriendly event. To purchase tickets go to www.shorecraftbeerfest.com. Discounted advance purchase tickets are available for a short time at this website. The event rain date is Sunday, Oct. 28. This event is being sponsored by
the Ocean City Development Corporation, Town of Ocean City, and Shore Craft Beer. More event information and ticket purchase information is available at shorecraftbeerfest.com. Start planning to sample Delmarva’s best craft beers in a beautiful setting on the bay in downtown Ocean City.
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Explore Ocean City’s past with History Week events
The Ocean City mayor and council have proclaimed Oct. 13-20 “History Week,” during which the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum will offer a variety of events to celebrate the resort’s rich history. When proclaiming History Week, Mayor Rick Meehan stated how important the museum is in telling the story of Ocean City. It has been performing this service for 40 years. What better way to immerse yourself in the past than by visiting some of Ocean City’s oldest homes, hotels and other iconic sites. A historic house tour is planned for Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An guide will be at each site. An example of the sites available for touring are An Inn on the Ocean B&B, the Walker Cottage, the George Bert Cropper House, and St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. "These structures offer a glimpse of an Ocean City that our mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers enjoyed over the years," said Vicki Barrett owner of An Inn on the Ocean. The tour is a fundraiser that will help strengthen and build the George and Suzanne Hurley Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is open to
Stephen Decatur High School graduates who plan on furthering their education at a local college. Daphne Hurley, daughter of George and Suzanne, is chairwoman of this event. Completing the week will be a 40th anniversary party — Surfin' the Seventies — at Fager’s Island on Oct. 20 from 1-3:30 p.m. The themed fundraiser will offer a 50/50 Raffle, barbecue-style food, beer, wine, and music by DJ Batman. “We expect that partygoers will celebrate and reminisce about the 1970s, a very seminal time for Ocean City,” said Curator Sandy Hurley. An Ocean City Spirit Award will be presented during the party. The Museum Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting the interpretation and appreciation of the cultural and natural history of Ocean City and the Worcester County coastal region. This society is responsible for funding many of the museum’s public programs and exhibits. Tickets for both events can be purchased at www.ocmuseum.org. Rules for the Spirit Award can be found on the website as well. For additional information and updates check out the museum’s Facebook page.
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Somerset Plaza Special Events For the 16th year, we are pleased to present the O.C. Cruzers Car Display on select Sundays on Somerset Plaza, located on Somerset Street between the Boardwalk and South Baltimore Avenue. All events start at 3 p.m. 9/9/18 ........................ O.C. Cruzers Classic .............. Vibe–Classic rock 9/23/18 ...................... O.C. Cruzers .......................... DJ Music Somerset Plaza is a semi-pedestrian street that is closed to all vehicular traffic during these special events. For additional information about these events contact the OCDC at 410289-7739 or www.ocdc.org.
Lori and Steve Insley of the OC Cruzers pose in front of their Pontiac Firebird, one of the numerous muscle cars the Cruzers offer for inspection at Somerset Plaza.
Brown Box Theatre Project presents free Shakespeare The Brown Box Theatre Project will transform Ocean City’s Sunset Park into the Forest of Arden on Sept. 9, for its eighth annual Free Outdoor Shakespeare tour of “As You Like It.” When a motley cast of characters find themselves banished from the court, misdirection, desire, and serendipity unite to form a tangled web of identity and love that could only be possible in the pastoral haven, where gender roles, politics, and expectations are turned upside down. Performed under the stars in outdoor venues, “As You Like It” will transport audiences into the heart of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies in a can’t-miss multi-state tour. Brown Box’s annual tradition will
continue the company’s mission of delivering professional theater directly to communities in an ongoing effort to transform the way theater is created and consumed. “As we expand our reach on Delmarva, Brown Box continues our efforts to be a regular and reliable source of professional performing arts to communities whose access to theater is limited by geography or cost,” Artistic Director Kyler Taustin said. The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. outdoors at Sunset Park (South Division Street and the bay) in downtown Ocean City. Feel free to bring a chair. For more information, including weather updates and other area performance dates, please visit www.brownboxtheatre.org.
Special events fill downtown fall calendar
Oct. 4-7 – Endless Summer Cruisin’: Featuring over 2,000 Hot Rods, Customs, Trick Trucks, plus vendors. Inlet and convention center. Boardwalk parade Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 a.m. beginning at 27th Street. More info www.endlesssummercruisin.com. Oct. 12-13 – Corvette Weekend: inlet lot and Clarion Hotel. Largest Corvette Club sponsored event on the East Coast with over 1,200 enthusiasts. Includes a car show, road rally and parade. More info,www.freestatecorvette.com. Oct. 14 – Run the Boards Like Rob: Registration at Inlet Lot 8 a.m., Race 9 a.m. www.runsignup.com. Oct. 20 – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k run/walk: The American Cancer Society MSABC walk to raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer. Registration 7:30 a.m., walk begins 9 a.m.
Information: www.makingstrides.org/oceancitymd. Oct. 20-21 & 27-28 – O.C. Toberfest Halloween Beach Maze: On the beach at North Division Street. Experience the thrill of a giant Halloween Beach Maze. FREE. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Oct. 20 – O.C.Toberfest Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade: On the Boardwalk at North Division Street. Dress up your family pet for the Howl-o-ween pet parade. Registration at noon with the pageant at 1 p.m. This is a FREE event, donations of money and pet supplies will be collected to benefit the Worcester County Humane Society. www.specialeventpro.com. Oct. 20– Drive in Disguise & Halloween Parade: Halloween decorated cars will parade down the boardwalk from 27th Street to the inlet lot. Voting for best decorated cars and trunk or treat following parade. Parade begins at 3 p.m. More
information www.downtownassociation.net. Oct. 27– 4th Annual Shore Craft Beer Fest: Sunset Park – South Division Street and the bay. 30-plus local craft beers, live music and local food trucks. Pet friendly. 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for $50 VIP ticket holders, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for $35 General Admission ticket holders. More information www.shorecraftbeer.com. Oct. 27 – Seaside 10 mile/5k: Starting at Ocean City Inlet. 10-mile or 5k race begins at 9 a.m. More information www.octrirunning.com. Oct. 27 – The Great Pumpkin Race: Located at N0rth Division Street and the Boardwalk. Build your own pumpkin race car to bring and compete in this wacky and zany side-by-side downhill race. Prizes will be awarded. Registration at noon. www.specialeventpro.com. Oct. 27 – Big Toys on the Boardwalk: Amusement pier and
inlet lot, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Vehicles to touch, climb in, and take photos with. Nov. 3 – Run/Walk for Recovery: South end of Boardwalk. Registration at 9 a.m., race at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 – Storm Warriors 5k: Ocean City Life-Saving Museum Society Storm Warriors 5k run/walk starting at the museum at the South end of the Boardwalk. Registration at 8 a.m., race begins at 9 a.m. Registration is $25. Register at www.octrirunning.com, more information at www.ocmuseum.org. Nov. 17 – Light-Up Downtown Winter Festival: Boardwalk & inlet. Free fun for the whole family in downtown Ocean City. Holiday shopping, vendors, tree lighting, kids’ crafts, games and prizes, gift drawings, and a visit from Santa. 3-6 p.m. More information www.downtownassociation.net.
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Resort’s downtown lights up for holidays Downtown Ocean City was once the hub of holiday festivities. Lights lined the area around the inlet and a drivethrough arch lit the way to Santa’s mailbox. But over the years, the holiday activities migrated to Northside Park. The WinterFest of Lights at the park is a wonderful addition to the holidays, but the Downtown Association, whose mission is to help ensure the continued success of the Ocean City area, believes that the festive atmosphere should flow throughout the city. The Town of Ocean City challenged the association to show there is an interest in holiday decorations among the residents and business and to help raise the funds to bring them back. DTA began its efforts in 2012 with the “Donate to Decorate” program. The Tower Tree at Sunset Park was the first purchase and it still greets visitors to the South end of Baltimore Avenue every holiday season. With the city’s help, supporters obtained 90 large lighted wreaths and distributed them free to be displayed by downtown businesses. In the past five years, thanks to donations from local businesses and organizations, several large light displays have been purchased. Holiday lights now appear at the foot of the Route 50 Bridge, along Baltimore and Philadelphia Avenues and on the west side of the inlet parking lot. The largest display was put in place this past year — the manger scene spanning the width of the Third Street Ball Field It was purchased with funds donated by the Harrison Family. The city installs, maintains and stores the displays, so the inventory and holiday spirit will continue to grow each year. Even so, the DTA has a long way to go to make Ocean City a true holiday destination. Kevin Gibbs, DTA vice-president, has formulated a plan to install holiday lights from the inlet north, eventually encompassing all areas of the city. The goal this year is to install five more displays along the west side of the inlet lot. The DTA continues to raise funds to restore the holiday lights and spirit in Ocean City through the Light Up OC campaign, the Trick or Tee Golf Tournament to be held Oct. 25 at Glen Riddle Golf Club and the Nov. 17 Winter Festival on the Boardwalk. To offer your support or for more information on the Light Up OC campaign or any of the fundraising events, visit ocdowntownassociation@verizon.net or call 410-289-1413.
Visitors to downtown Ocean City are warmly greeted by the scene above, while the manger display shown below is the largest in the downtown.
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PHOTO COURTESY RAY SHANKLIN
Everyone has ups and downs, at least when it comes to riding the roller coaster at Trimper’s Amusements downtown.
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