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Jolly Roger Amusement Park

2901 Coastal Highway · Ocean City, MD

Why you should go…

An Ocean City institution since 1964, Jolly Roger Amusement Park spans several sites along Coastal Highway, including the Splash Mountain water park, SpeedWorld go-kart tracks, thrill rides at the Pier and 30th Street locations, and mini golf. It's a go-to stop for families spending a beach week in Ocean City.

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  • #go-karts
  • #rides
  • #mini-golf
  • #boardwalk

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Jolly Roger Amusement Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Outdoor Adventure

    Tortuga Bay Fishing

    $50+

    Half-day party boat fishing trips on Ocean City's coastal bays aboard the Judith M.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Ocean City Visitor Center

    Free

    Ocean City's official welcome center for planning beach vacations, golf packages and boardwalk visits on Maryland's coast.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Bayside Boat Rentals

    $50+

    Family-run pontoon boat and jet ski rentals on the bay side of Ocean City since 1999.

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Attractions
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Captive Escape Rooms

    $25–$50

    Themed 60-minute escape rooms in downtown and mid-town Ocean City, Maryland.

    2.0 mi awayMore like this

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    Quirky Fun

    Ripley's Believe It Or Not Ocean City

    Under $25

    Boardwalk oddities museum with 700-plus bizarre exhibits and an adjoining mirror maze.

    2.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Baja Amusements

    $25–$50

    A 10-acre family fun park at the foot of the Route 50 bridge with go-karts, mini golf, and an arcade.

    2.4 mi awayMore like this