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73 Fun Things to Do in OCMD
Ocean City, Maryland is an ocean of fun, no matter the time of year. We've compiled a list of 73 fun things to do to get you started but in OC, there's no end to the fun you'll have!
1. Hit the beach! Enjoy 10 miles of beautiful, white sand
2. Stroll our famous three-mile boardwalk
3. Explore a variety of dining options at one of our 200+ restaurants
4. Play a pick-up game with the family at Northside Park’s sports fields
5. Rent jet skis and power out on the water
6. Drop a line off one of the public fishing piers
7. Catch a wave! Hit up the local surfing spots
8. Play a round of golf at one of the 17 championship courses
9. Glide along the water on a stand-up paddleboard
10. Go boogie-boarding in the ocean
11. Challenge your friends to a round of mini golf
12. Eat a bucket of boardwalk fries – vinegar or no vinegar?
13. Shop 'til you drop at the many stores, outlets and boutiques throughout town
14. Check out the wild ponies at Assateague Island National Seashore
15. Order crabs and eat them outside as the sun sets
16. Rent a charter boat and go deepwater fishing
17. Visit the neighboring towns with so much history, culture and charm!
18. Tour one of the many museums, including the Life-Saving Station Museum on the Boardwalk
20. Learn about the many estuaries and wildlife on an eco-tour
21. Hike one of the many nature trails
22. Play on one of the many playgrounds
23. Go skateboarding or rollerblading
24. Check out the list of craft beer events and activities in town, including the Shore Craft Beer Fest
25. Stop by the Visitor Center, located in the Convention Center on 40th Street
26. Ride the Ferris Wheel up to the top and look over all of OCMD
27. Test your thrill level with the Slingshot
28. Go round and round on the 100-year old carousel at Trimper’s Rides
29. Let loose and go dancing at one of the many nightlife venues
30. Take in a show, concert or play at the Performing Arts Center
31. View the amazing exhibits at the Ocean City Center for the Arts
33. Rack up your skeeball points at the arcade
34. Fly a kite on the beach or watch them fly high over the beach at the Sunfest Kite Festival
35. Watch in amazement at the jets flying in the sky at the Ocean City Air Show
36. Go for a morning bike ride on the Boardwalk
37. For a fun mode of transportation, pedal along the Boardwalk in a surrey
38. Or ride the Boardwalk tram
39. Invite your friends for a fun girls’ or guys’ getaway
40. Bring your loved one and enjoy a romantic beach trip together
41. Catch one of the movies on the beach every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the summer
42. Or watch one of the latest blockbusters at the movie theater
43. Participate in some friendly competition at the Family Beach Olympics
44. Catch a performance or experience the family fitness zone at the new Jellyfish Festival coming to the Ocean City beach in June
45. Get your groove on at the OC Beach Dance Parties every Tuesday
46. Enjoy free concert and a delicious sundae, complete with a fireworks show over the bay at Sundaes in the Park
47. Watch the sun set at Sunset Park Party Nights
48. Learn about sharks, beach safety, knot tying and more at the OC Museum Programs every morning
49. Watch the exciting weigh-ins at Harbour Island Marina during the White Marlin Open tournament
50. Show off your best pose for a “Scopes” shot on the beach
51. Participate in one of the many sporting events around town
52. Go horseback riding
53. Catch one of the surfing competitions
54. Get up early and watch the sunrise over the ocean
55. Celebrate four fun-filled days at Springfest, OC's unofficial kick-off to summer!
56. End summer with a bang at Sunfest and enjoy concerts by amazing headliners
57. Visit during the holiday season and enjoy a tour through the more than 1 million holiday lights at Winterfest of Lights
58. Celebrate Fourth of July at one of the two spectacular fireworks shows uptown or downtown
59. Get frightfully lost in the Halloween Beach Maze
60. Enter your pet to compete in the Howl-o-ween Pet Parade
61. Ring in the new year in Ocean City with the New Year’s Eve Celebration and Fireworks
62. Check out the beautiful homes in the Sand Castle Home Tour
63. Build a sandcastle or dig for sand crabs
64. Peruse the vendors at Art X, Ocean City’s biggest and best fine arts show
65. Play basketball or tennis at one of the many public courts
66. Chomp on some savory saltwater taffy
67. End the day with delicious ice cream drizzled in your favorite toppings
68. Sign up for one of the many summer camps right in OC
69. Scream your lungs out on a roller coaster
70. Race as fast as you can at the go-kart tracks
71. Dolphin watch from the beach–look closely!
72. Take in the sights and sounds of the rides and games on the boardwalk
73. Play beach volleyball
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