Ocean City, MD

Ocean City, Maryland combines the fun of a beach resort with local sights and experiences. Whether on water or land, families can enjoy a host of activities from going fishing and boating together to playing golf on 17 surrounding courses and having fun at multiple amusement parks.

The beach is what it’s all about in Ocean City with 10 miles of clean, soft sand edging the Eastern shoreline. There are a lot of free family activities on the beach like movie screenings, beach games, fireworks and dance parties.

There’s never a dull moment on the Boardwalk, which is dotted with shops, game arcades, haunted houses, food vendors and restaurants. Grab some funnel cake and caramel corn while strolling down the Boardwalk or choose to sit down and dine at one of the many specialty seafood eateries that serve up fresh catches of the day. Ocean City has a smorgasbord of dining options with something to suit every palate. For some high-octane fun, Jolly Roger Amusement Park has rides for all ages in addition to the Splash Mountain water park, two miniature golf courses with a jungle and treasure theme and go karting and racing Ocean City, MD The sun, sand and surf are the perfect elements for a familyfriendly reunion. With a 10-mile long sandy shoreline, Ocean City, Maryland is the ultimate beach getaway at Speedworld. Other attractions include a carousel, giant wheel, bumper cars, an antique train and a free circus show. Explore the Wonders

Ocean City has much to see and do beyond the beach. Located on the Boardwalk at the Inlet, the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum has displays and exhibits related to storms, marine life, shipwreck finds and lifesaving in Ocean City. The Ocean City Center for the Arts houses a gallery with artworks by regional and local artists, a pottery studio, an art library and five working artist studios. The entire family can be amazed and enlightened at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! With over 500 exhibits, illusions and interactive displays along with the Marvelous Mirror Maze and Ripley’s Impossible Laserace exhibits.

CONTACT: Norma Dobrowolski, Destination Sales & Marketing Mgr. 410-289-2800 ndobrowolski@ococean.com www.ococean.com

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