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Ocean City, Maryland

· Ocean City, MD

Why you should go…

Ocean City, Maryland is a barrier-island beach resort town known for its wide sandy beach, historic boardwalk, and family amusements. Visitors come for fishing, water sports, arcades, and boardwalk amusement parks.

  • #beach
  • #boardwalk
  • #amusements
  • #fishing
  • #summer

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

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

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

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

  • Attractions
    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.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Attractions

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    OC Downtown Adventures

    $50+

    Guided jet ski tours, parasailing, and pontoon boat rentals on Ocean City's back bays.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Attractions
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Captive Escape Rooms

    $25–$50

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

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • 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.

    2.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Bethany Beach & Fenwick Island

    Free

    Delaware's 'Quiet Resorts,' a string of low-key beach towns along the state's southern coast.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Worcester County

    Free

    Maryland's only oceanfront county, home to Ocean City's boardwalk and Assateague Island.

    20 mi awayMore like this