Discover the fun of downtown Ocean City Take a stroll off OC’s great beach and check out downtown food, shopping and special events
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owntown Ocean City is the perfect vacation spot for all groups, from families to the over-21 crowd. Long the core of the vacation experience, downtown has attractions for all ages and interests, such as amusements and museums, or parks and water activities, you can make Ocean City the vacation you desire. In addition to these appealing attractions, there is a wide variety of hotels and restaurants to fit your needs. Downtown Ocean City is home to a number of
hotels and motels that offer a variety of styles and rates. Some of these establishments have served Ocean City visitors for generations, while others are quite new. In addition, there are plenty of accommodations that are available for daily, weekly, seasonal, or year-round rental. Another major draw of the downtown area is a great number and variety of restaurants and don’t forget our famous Maryland blue crabs. Along with the eateries right on the Boardwalk, other popular options can be found along the bay-
side and streets of the downtown area of the resort. Whether you’re looking for a quiet crowd or a party crowd, you don’t have to look far. Retail stores are more than necessary in establishing a strong identity for a downtown area, they are vital and Ocean City is no exception. While the Boardwalk businesses provide a multitude of retail goods to visitors, from sweets to graphic-T-shirts, businesses off the Boardwalk offer more of a specialty character and boutiquelike atmosphere. The next time you are in the downtown area, make sure you pop in for some shopping. Here are several other reasons to visit Downtown Ocean City, whether it’s during the off-season or in the height of summer: Continued on page 6