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Attractions in Ocean City

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Learn Something New...for Free!



Sometimes while vacationing with children, it seems all you do is swipe your credit card. Beginning on July 2nd, you can enjoy a free program offered by the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum.

Six mornings a week, beginning at 10:30 am, head down to the famous shark display on the boardwalk near the inlet. Take a seat and learn something new.

On Mondays, the Ocean City ...

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

Ravens Parade in Ocean City



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If you're missing the excitement of a Raven's football game, or the color purple, you'll get plenty of both this weekend in Ocean City. The Council of Baltimore Ravens Roost Annual Parade begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 2nd. The two-hour parade will feature Ravens players, cheerleaders, mascots, marching bands and floats.

The parade will begin at 19th Street and Baltimore Avenue ...

Saturday, May 5th, 2007

International Museum Day



If you're in Ocean City on Friday, May 18th, 2007, head down to the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum.  May 18th is International Museum Day and admission is free! The museum is located at the South end of the Boardwalk near the Inlet.  To read more about the Life Saving Station Museum, read this previous post.

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

Sand Sculptures by Randy Hofman



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For over 25 years, Randy Hofman has been sculpting large-as-life religious scenes in the sand next to the Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland, from Spring to Fall. When he first started creating his sand sculptures, he use to do a new scene every day. Now he uses a mixture of glue and water that he sprays on the scenes. ...

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

Transportation in Ocean City



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Ocean City has several options for visitors that prefer not to drive. The Boardwalk Tram provides service to the entire boardwalk. There is a depot at the Inlet and at 27th Street, but you can board or get off anywhere you choose. Prepare to settle back and enjoy the scenery, as it can be a pretty slow ride during peak times. ...

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

Thrasher's Fries on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland



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My son-in-law is coming to Ocean City this weekend, and one of his favorite places to go is Thrasher's Fries. J.T. Thrasher opened this little store on the Boardwalk in 1929. He started frying his potatoes in peanut oil and they are still made that way today. Thrasher's buys potatoes by the train car in 100 pound sacks! During the ...

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

The Fox That Calls Ocean City Home



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This little cutie has been living underneath a deck next to the Ocean City boardwalk for over ten years. We often get to see her when we visit my sister and brother-in-law who have a condo in that area. It's fun to watch people strolling down the boardwalk come to a complete halt when they spot the fox! ...

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

Maryland International Kite Festival & Stunt Kite Championships in Ocean City, Maryland



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Photo Courtesy Town of Ocean City Tourism Office

Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th, 2007, the 13th Annual Maryland International Kite Festival and the Mid Atlantic Stunt Kite Championships will be held in Ocean City, Maryland. Featured events like mass ascensions, pairs precision, multi line ballet, kite making for kids, learn to fly a kite lessons, candy drops and attempts to break several world ...

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Northside Park in Ocean City, Maryland



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Northside Park located at 127th Street and the Bay is a great place to take your kids for exercise and fun. A playground with climbing wall, fishing and crabbing pier, lagoon with plenty of ducks to feed, and three paved jogging paths with smooth asphalt (perfect for inline skating, bike-riding or walking) will keep everyone entertained....

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007

One of Oldest Carousels Still Operating - Located in Ocean City, Maryland



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You may feel like you stepped back in time when you enter Trimper's Indoor Rides located at the south end of the boardwalk. Bumper cars, fire engines, boats and airplanes are among several rides that share space with one of the oldest still-operating carousels in the nation. The Herschell-Spillman carousel built in 1902, with 45 hand-carved wooden animals, 3 chariots and ...