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Cruisin' revs up for 2008
Cruisin' OC is always a highlight of Ocean City's spring season, and 2008's event looks like it's going to be one to remember. |
Rainy-day Activities Abound in OC
It may well be the most dreaded four-letter word among Ocean City vacationers -- rain, which too often translates to boredom for kids and headaches for parents. But you neednt sulk, for this quintessential beach resort offers indoor diversions aplenty. |
Coupon Book Can Save Bus Riders $5
You’ll save $5 on bus fares if you buy a newly approved 10-day coupon book. The $15 book contains coupons good for 10 all-day bus passes, and there’s no limit on how many people can use coupons from a single book. The price of a single all-day pass doubled to $2 on June 17. |
Artists Sculpt Dreams In Sand
Building sand castles - and all manner of other creations from grains of sand -- has become a sophisticated, if ephemeral, art form. Check out some local artists' amazing creations. |
Carousel Rebounds, Dazzles Again
What a long, strange trip it's been for the Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums. A few years back, it had fallen into such disrepair, even some of the hotel's biggest fans figured it would never recover. |
In Ocean City, Having Fun is Serious Business
Thrill-seekers will get their fill in Ocean City, where they can race on a Grand Prix track, do battle with paint balls and lasers, jump from a light tower, fly on a bi-plane and careen down man-made mountains on torrents of water or embark on a pirate adventure -- at sea or in a virtual-reality theater. The more traditionally inclined, of course, will find plenty of amusements like roller-coasters, Ferris wheels, bumper cars, mini-golf and all manner of arcade games.
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Bountiful Ocean, Coastal Bays Lure Fishermen
Every school kid in Maryland learns early that Ocean City is the "White Marlin Capital of the World." It’s no fish story. Nor is the OC coast’s reputation as a prime spot for catching blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, maka, dolphin. Closer to shore, surf fishing yields flounder, bluefish, sea trout and kingfish, while the coastal bays teem with tautog, ling cod, trout, croakers and, of course, Maryland’s famous blue crabs. |
Adolfo's Serves Slice of Old Country
It’s a short stroll from the Boardwalk to Adolfo's Restaurant, this slice of the Italian old country. The restaurant serves superb dishes in its cozy dining room. Read the full OceanCity.com dining review. |
Cruise, Sail (or Soar Above) OC Waters
Whether you're seeking an afternoon of fishing on the bays, a family cruise on a pontoon, a parasailing adventure, a kayak or canoe trip or a rip-roaring speedboat ride right out of a James Bond movie, you'll find what you're looking for in Ocean City. |
On the Boards, Timeless Lures Beckon
Take a journey along Ocean City's Boardwalk, named one of the nation's best this spring by the Travel Channel. On the boards, so much has changed, and yet so much defies change. |
Iguana Surf Attracts Devoted Following
Less than a year after opening, Iguana Surf has attracted a devoted following of locals and tourists. The surf-themed restaurant with a distinctly island feel serves superb fresh hand-cut fresh fish and meats and gourmet sandwiches. |
Assateague Cruise Delights, Inspires
A cruise to Assateague Island offers close-up glimpses of the famous wild ponies and all sorts of other marine life. The trip provides an entertaining education in the fragile ecosystem of Maryland's Atlantic Coast. |
OC Emerges as Top Golf Destination
Think golfer’s paradise – offering everything from moderately priced executive courses to championship links designed by legends – all within minutes of the beach, Boardwalk, hotels and restaurants. |
Ripley's Back Where it Once Belonged
Ripley's Believe it Or Not is back on the OC Boardwalk after a 20-year hiatus from the resort. And hordes leave behind sunny beaches to enter beneath that 50-foot animated shark crashing through a wall at the Pier. |
Seacrets: OC's Jamaica By the Bay
Seacrets is just off Ocean City's neon-soaked Coastal Highway. But once you've entered the sprawling night club, you'll swear you're on a tropical island.
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10 Cool Diversions for Kids in OC
Ocean City has earned its reputation as the East Coast's Number One Family Resort: Where touchy feely meets "Oh Cool!" OC offers the spectrum of kid-friendly fun for your kids, any time of year. |
Escape to Tilghman Island
A getaway to the Wood Duck Inn overlooking Dogwood Harbor on tranquil Tilghman Island (just 14 miles past St. Michael's), spells relaxation-- with gourmet fare to boot. |
On Kent Island, Pride and History Run Deep
A landlocked village on a heavily populated island,
Stevensville holds fast to charms of past generations. While developers eye its
perimeter, Stevensville's cozy downtown section offers visitors a quiet side
trip and a stroll back in time. |
Dazzling Castles Rise on OC's Beach
Spectacular creations emerged from the sand at the 3rd Annual Ocean City Sand Castle Contest on June 12. Twenty-nine teams competed under sunny skies, joined by three master builders and the knights of Medieval Times. To see some of the creations, visit OceanCity.com's photo gallery. |
Word Spreads About Gem on Shore
Hollywood and active retirees have both discovered Berlin,
Maryland. Can this small turn-of-the-century community, only ten minutes from
Ocean City, keep its quaint village atmosphere in tact? |
Mister Baltimore Goes Down the Ocean
Always a day late and a dollar short, Mr.
Baltimore takes time out from shucking oysters on
South Broadway to remember his Labor Day vacation in
Ocean City, walk down memory lane at Frontier
Town and page through a new biography. |
Trimper Savors Childhood Delights
Granville Trimper, the 73-year-old owner of Trimper's Amusement Park, can't seem to get enough of it. He prides himself on his hands-on management style, and he's often at the park until after midnight. |
Eastern Shore Outdoor Activities
Maryland's Eastern Shore offers a wealth of opportunities to watch birds, hike, bike, canoe, kayak,fish and camp. In fact, you can do most everything--except downhill skiing. |
Ocean Speedboats Create Big Splash
Sea Rocket and OC Rocket, the oversized speedboats that cruise the coastline, offer a wet, wild and exhilarating way to see the beach from the ocean. Hundreds of passengers head out to sea on the boats every day during the summer. OceanCity.com sent out a skeptical writer and his son to see what all the fuss is about. Read about their trip. |
Snow Hill has scenery, solitude and sights.
Snow Hill, in Worcester County on the southern Delmarva peninsula, lies less than 30 minutes from Ocean City. Yet it is worlds away in ambiance.
Visitors to Snow Hill can visit the ocean beaches, golf, kayak or fish on the Pocomoke River, crab on Chincoteague Bay, bicycle and spot more than 300 species of birds on country lanes, revisit history or kick back under a willow with a good book. In Snow Hill friendly folks, fauna and farms far outnumber traffic lights, strip malls and razzle-dazzle. |
Packagers save O.C. visitors time and energy.
Golf packagers save golfers the hassle of calling and/or surfing the net for info, weighing the options, reserving tee times and booking rooms. And they save money in the process. |
Play Top Courses on Indoor Simulator at Ocean Resorts Golf Club
Just because you can’t leave town for Florida, Arizona or California doesn’t mean you have to retire your golf clubs until spring. Head over to the Ocean Resorts Golf Club in Berlin, a few miles west of Ocean City, and test your mettle against 10 top courses on the club’s indoor simulator. |
Your Very Own Castle By the Sea
OceanCity.com’s annual sandcastle contest, now entering its sixth year, takes place on June 9th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, on the beach outside the Carousel Resort at 118th St. and the beach. |
A Taste of Ocean City
Restaurateurs and guests alike are looking forward to Ocean City's first-ever Restaurant Week. |
Play it Safe Helps Teens Enjoy Senior Week
Senior Beach Week is a Maryland tradition, but it can lead to accidents and arrests. Ocean City's Play it Safe program helps teens enjoy themselves while avoiding alcohol and drugs. |
2003 Holidays on the Eastern Shore
Christmastime on the Eastern Shore promises to be as festive as ever with unique celebrations that focus on the water. Visitors to Tilghman Island
will witness its annual lighted boat parade followed by one of the biggest
fireworks displays in all of Talbot County. Santa Claus arrives in Kent County by boat to kick off Rock Hall's town
festivities.
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2005 OceanCity.com Sandcastle Contest
On June 11th, the beach in front of the Carousel Hotel will be transformed into a wonderland of sandcastles. The OceanCity.com and OC Parrothead Club Sandcastle Contest is great fun for the entire family. Great prizes will be awarded for the most creative designs in categories for children, families, and teams. |
OC Touts Cicada-Free Vacations
Ocean City proudly proclaims that it's cicada-free. A new advertising campaign touts the resort as the place to go to get away from the winged, red-eyed critters so prevalent in the region. The campaign has attracted widespread attention, creating just the sort of buzz the resort seeks.
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Tourney: Big Fish, Big Boats, Big Bucks
Anglers head to sea Monday with big dreams of the big catch, which translates into big bucks in the White Marlin Open. This year, prize money is expected to top $2.2 million.
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Resort Plans July 4 Bashes
Huge celebrations, culminating with fireworks, will commemorate the nation’s birthday this year at both ends of Ocean City. |
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