All the Best Things to Do in Ocean City, MD
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Where is all the action in Ocean City? Right on the beach and boardwalk, of course, which is where you will find the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ocean City. Overlooking the boardwalk's three miles of attractions, shops, and restaurants just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, there is no better location for your Ocean City adventure!
However, the excitement doesn't begin and end with just the boardwalk. When planning your stay at our hotel, our knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to recommend the best attractions, local events, and things to do all over town.
Explore every fun thing the famous Ocean City Boardwalk has to offer! Arguably the most notable and popular attraction in Ocean City, and featuring three miles of shops, restaurants, and amusement rides. A trip to OC isn't the same without walking down the boards.
Take a quick drive or hop on the Beach Bus to Jolly Roger Amusement Park, located at 30th Street on the bay, as well as on the Ocean City Inlet Pier. Featuring exhilarating rides, go-kart races, and roller coasters at the Inlet location, and water park thrills at Jolly Roger's Splash Mountain on 30th street.
T.C. Studios is across the street from us and offers year-round step-by-step guided painting activities for groups of all ages, in a music-filled atmosphere. Join them any time throughout for their exciting Pick Your Painting Experiences, Kids Camp Painting, and more!
This one's the most obvious, but we could never leave it out. See why Ocean City, Maryland, is what beach travelers dream of all year long and why TripAdvisor named us the #1 beach along the upper east coast. So grab your towels and your sunscreen, and go make a splash!
Maryland's only oceanfront park is a beautiful, must-see location for any nature lover. Home to wild ponies and a historic lighthouse, this scenic destination offers visitors the opportunity to view local wildlife, go kayaking, camping, or have yourself a cozy group bonfire while the sun sets.
Trimper's Rides has entertained millions of families since opening in 1890, making it the oldest continuously family-owned and operated amusement park in the world. With thrilling rides and unique attractions, you don't want to miss this kind of family fun.
When the sun sets on your day, the fun doesn't have to end. You're a quick drive from all sorts of vibrant entertainment at night. Offering a variety of musical tastes, several dance floors, tropical cocktails, and the delectable Caribbean eat, Seacrets, Jamaica, USA has something for anyone looking for nightlife.
Have yourself some outdoor fun at Ocean City's largest, most popular open park facility. This 58-acre public recreation area offers sports courts, playgrounds, an indoor facility with a gym, and picnic areas. Make a reservation, pack your lunch, and enjoy a family picnic in the grass!
Rain or shine, we all may need a shopping day on vacation. Save on some of your favorite designer brands or explore unique small businesses and restaurants at this 70+ store outlet mall, conveniently located in West Ocean City.
Putt-Putt your way to victory! Ocean City, Maryland is home to dozens of differently-themed miniature golf courses, so it goes without saying that visiting one for a night of competitive fun is a staple of vacationing in Ocean City.
Take a stroll through Downtown Berlin for fantastic food, art, and history, and feel like the main character in your very own Hallmark movie. Crowned 'America's Coolest Small Town,' it's hard to disagree. With thriving shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment, there's no place quite like Berlin and is a must-visit for out of towners.
Open-air performance space showcasing music, dance, theater & children's programs, the Freeman Arts Pavillion provides live entertainment like no one else! Hosting an array of musical acts such as Don McLean to the Beach Boys and live theatre adaptations of Shakespeare and original plays from the Brown Box Theatre company.
Experience wild west fun at this exhilarating western theme & water park! Bring the whole family for an adventure at this 1880s replica western town, complete with gunfights and bank holdups, pony rides, panning for gold, and so much more. Round out the day with miniature golf, high-speed waterslides, and a lazy river at the waterpark section.
Play your best hand at the Ocean Downs Casino, located just 10 minutes outside of Ocean City, with live table games, over 850 slot machines, horseracing, and multiple dining options.
Curiosity seekers rejoice! Come and marvel at the strange, the beautiful, the weird! From the Marvelous Mirror Maze to an unusual collection of rare oddities. Newly renovated and featuring new exhibits and more interactive experiences. Truly an odditorium that must be experienced, right next to the world-famous Thrasher's Fries on the boardwalk!
Stroll the Ocean City Boardwalk
Explore every fun thing the famous Ocean City Boardwalk has to offer! Arguably the most notable and popular attraction in Ocean City, and featuring three miles of shops, restaurants, and amusement rides. A trip to OC isn't the same without walking down the boards.
Unlimited Entertainment at Jolly Roger Park
Take a quick drive or hop on the Beach Bus to Jolly Roger Amusement Park, located at 30th Street on the bay, as well as on the Ocean City Inlet Pier. Featuring exhilarating rides, go-kart races, and roller coasters at the Inlet location, and water park thrills at Jolly Roger's Splash Mountain on 30th street.
Have a paint night!
T.C. Studios is across the street from us and offers year-round step-by-step guided painting activities for groups of all ages, in a music-filled atmosphere. Join them any time throughout for their exciting Pick Your Painting Experiences, Kids Camp Painting, and more!
Hit the beach!
This one's the most obvious, but we could never leave it out. See why Ocean City, Maryland, is what beach travelers dream of all year long and why TripAdvisor named us the #1 beach along the upper east coast. So grab your towels and your sunscreen, and go make a splash!
See the wild ponies of Assateague Island
Maryland's only oceanfront park is a beautiful, must-see location for any nature lover. Home to wild ponies and a historic lighthouse, this scenic destination offers visitors the opportunity to view local wildlife, go kayaking, camping, or have yourself a cozy group bonfire while the sun sets.
Endless thrills at Trimper's Rides
Trimper's Rides has entertained millions of families since opening in 1890, making it the oldest continuously family-owned and operated amusement park in the world. With thrilling rides and unique attractions, you don't want to miss this kind of family fun.
Relax with tropical reggae vibes at Seacrets
When the sun sets on your day, the fun doesn't have to end. You're a quick drive from all sorts of vibrant entertainment at night. Offering a variety of musical tastes, several dance floors, tropical cocktails, and the delectable Caribbean eat, Seacrets, Jamaica, USA has something for anyone looking for nightlife.
Get some fresh air at Northside Park
Have yourself some outdoor fun at Ocean City's largest, most popular open park facility. This 58-acre public recreation area offers sports courts, playgrounds, an indoor facility with a gym, and picnic areas. Make a reservation, pack your lunch, and enjoy a family picnic in the grass!
Go shopping at the Outlets in Ocean City
Rain or shine, we all may need a shopping day on vacation. Save on some of your favorite designer brands or explore unique small businesses and restaurants at this 70+ store outlet mall, conveniently located in West Ocean City.
Liven up your day with some mini-golf
Putt-Putt your way to victory! Ocean City, Maryland is home to dozens of differently-themed miniature golf courses, so it goes without saying that visiting one for a night of competitive fun is a staple of vacationing in Ocean City.
Visit charming Historic Downtown Berlin
Take a stroll through Downtown Berlin for fantastic food, art, and history, and feel like the main character in your very own Hallmark movie. Crowned 'America's Coolest Small Town,' it's hard to disagree. With thriving shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment, there's no place quite like Berlin and is a must-visit for out of towners.
Catch a show at the Freeman Arts Pavillion
Open-air performance space showcasing music, dance, theater & children's programs, the Freeman Arts Pavillion provides live entertainment like no one else! Hosting an array of musical acts such as Don McLean to the Beach Boys and live theatre adaptations of Shakespeare and original plays from the Brown Box Theatre company.
Head to Frontier Town, pard'ner!
Experience wild west fun at this exhilarating western theme & water park! Bring the whole family for an adventure at this 1880s replica western town, complete with gunfights and bank holdups, pony rides, panning for gold, and so much more. Round out the day with miniature golf, high-speed waterslides, and a lazy river at the waterpark section.
Try your luck at Ocean Downs Casino
Play your best hand at the Ocean Downs Casino, located just 10 minutes outside of Ocean City, with live table games, over 850 slot machines, horseracing, and multiple dining options.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Curiosity seekers rejoice! Come and marvel at the strange, the beautiful, the weird! From the Marvelous Mirror Maze to an unusual collection of rare oddities. Newly renovated and featuring new exhibits and more interactive experiences. Truly an odditorium that must be experienced, right next to the world-famous Thrasher's Fries on the boardwalk!