Ocean City

Boondock Saint · Feb 20, 2017

I haven't been to Ocean City in 20-25 years but I have been roped into spending a weekend down there in March.

To my understanding, it's a tourist trap overrun with drunken teenagers and lowlifes of both foreign and domestic origin during the prime season and essentially dead outside of that time. Sound about right?

What's to see/do/experience during the offseason? I'm barely sane so I might run into the ocean in 40 degree weather just to say I did, but outside of that I expect to spend relatively little time on the beach. It might be March, but my ancestors hail from bogs. Prolonged sun exposure (read: more than minutes at a time) results in me crisping up to an embarrassing degree.

Anyway, what say y'all? As always, thanks for the input.

StantonCree · Feb 20, 2017

To keep it real it's not really a bad town. Tons to do and see but it is over run with the best white trash Dundalk has to offer.

Boondock Saint · Feb 20, 2017

mpdc4511 said:
To keep it real it's not really a bad town. Tons to do and see but it is over run with the best white trash Dundalk has to offer.

I am the best white trash that Dundalk has to offer.

At least I'll be among kin...

StantonCree · Feb 20, 2017

Boondock Saint said:
I am the best white trash that Dundalk has to offer.

At least I'll be among kin...

Are you 140 lbs, drive a cavalier, have spiratic tattoos, like a nice sized silver chain, and can't control your cussing in public?

pbharvey · Feb 20, 2017

Fish, walk on the beach, ride your bicycle, eat food, have sex in a new to you hotel room. That's about it.
Ocean City is good for what it is.

Boondock Saint · Feb 20, 2017

mpdc4511 said:
Are you 140 lbs, drive a cavalier, have spiratic tattoos, like a nice sized silver chain, and can't control your cussing in public?

Oh for five on that, thankfully.

Then again, you can take the boy out of Dundalk, but you can never take the Dundalk out of the boy.

Dammit, I'm going to end up getting drunk on Zima (it's coming back!) and wind up with a tramp stamp.

fivepointstar · Feb 20, 2017

OC is better in late July and into Aug. More family oriented

I was OCPD for 2 summers

Minuteman · Feb 20, 2017

Didn't know it was even possible to get drunk on Zima.

Isn't OC got those Russians temps? I think they are only there during the tourist season (not now or March).

There's a couple weird laws about no tasers and no assisted knives; but you are probably up to speed on all that.

Minuteman · Feb 20, 2017

Here's what Trip Advisor reports, looks like a decent weekend get-away:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g41298-Activities-Ocean_City_Maryland.html

Minuteman · Feb 20, 2017

Appears they are still operating a Duck tour, those are usually fun!

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...er_Pirate_Ship_Tours-Ocean_City_Maryland.html

outrider58 · Feb 20, 2017

Fish Tails is always open and usually plays decent music. Decent food. Wife and I go down this time of year on occasion. We stay at the Hilton and live on room service.

iH8DemLibz · Feb 20, 2017

Gone Fishing.

Minuteman · Feb 20, 2017

Ocean cities official tourist website wants you to know:

1) Hit the boardwalk. At just under three miles, the Ocean City, Maryland, boardwalk is a perfect family bike ride, an invigorating walk or run, or a relaxing tram ride. At night, the boardwalk comes to life with rides, arcades, performers and much more.

2) Indulge in our culinary delights. Ocean City restaurants serve up fresh seafood, boardwalk fries, Maryland crab cakes, hot, fresh pizza, juicy Delmarva fried chicken, sweet saltwater taffy and some of the finest dining in the Mid-Atlantic./files/managed/images/oceancitymarylandthingstodo.jpg

3) Catch the sun's ups and downs. Sunsets are spectacular on the bay as the sun sinks down along the western side of the island. And a glorious sunrise on the Ocean City beach is worth getting up early for.

4) Go back in time. Explore Ocean City, Maryland's colorful history at the Life-Saving Station Museum, or take a walking tour of our historic downtown area.

5) Check out Assateague's wild ponies. The famous ponies are just nine miles from Ocean City, along with nature trails, deer, foxes and thousands of birds.

6) Do some serious shopping. Hit our outlets, the boardwalk, Gold Coast Mall, boutiques or do some antiquing in nearby Snow Hill and Berlin.

7) Enjoy our nights of free family fun. In the summer, there is a free family event almost every night of the week. Some of the events include:

Sundaes in the Park with free concert, fireworks and ice cream (small fee) at Northside Park.
Concerts on the Beach on Wednesdays.
Movies on the Beach on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Family Beach Olympics on Tuesdays.
Sunset Park Party Nights on Thursdays.
Fireworks on Mondays and Tuesdays.

8) Explore the beauty of Northside Park. This 58-acre complex is Ocean City's largest and most popular park facility. Play your favorite sport on our softball, baseball or soccer fields. Or pack a lunch, grab your family and enjoy some quality tim/files/managed/images/oceancitymarylandthingstodo3.jpge at one of our lovely picnic sites. Northside Park is also home to playgrounds, a gazebo and walking paths.

9) Fore! Ocean City is home to some of the most scenic and challenging golf courses in the Mid-Atlantic region. Or if miniature golf is more your speed, you will find a number of fun courses in town.

10) Plan your return trip to Ocean City ASAP. There's so much to do, you'll never fit it all into one visit. So scope out what you'd like to try on your next Ocean City vacation, and make your reservations now!

Minuteman · Feb 20, 2017

Several brewery/grille's and German food!

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Search?...7D8A374032A2DDEBAE09E8C3279E1487621998981ssid

j_h_smith · Feb 20, 2017

Since the boardwalk shouldn't be open then, you should be good to go. As far as what's available for activities, it will depend on the weather. I've been there when it was 70 degrees and spent a weekend there where it was cold enough to snow.

I vacation to chill out. So that's what I try to do whenever I go to a beach.

rj1974 · Feb 20, 2017

If you have to go to OC stay up North near or in Fennwick .If shopping and boardwalk walking must be done just drive up to Rehoboth , it's cleaner and better shops .

j_h_smith · Feb 20, 2017

rj1974 said:
If you have to go to OC stay up North near or in Fennwick .If shopping and boardwalk walking must be done just drive up to Rehoboth , it's cleaner and better shops .

I don't think the boardwalks are open in March. Are they?

rj1974 · Feb 20, 2017

j_h_smith said:
I don't think the boardwalks are open in March. Are they?

I don't know , I have never been there during off season .I know you can walk them but I don't know if the shops are open .

adit · Feb 20, 2017

j_h_smith said:
I don't think the boardwalks are open in March. Are they?

The Boardwalk is always open. Most of the stores are closed though. Some of the bars are open.

Take a tour of the new Seacret's Distillery. It's on my list of things to do. I know the yodel that used to make all of Seacret's spirits. I trust they are much better off now then before.

You can also hit the Purple Moose, Pickles, Green Turtle (105th?) and Brass Balls for your dose of Dundalk OTR (on the road).

GodOfVice · Feb 20, 2017

mpdc4511 said:
Are you 140 lbs, drive a cavalier, have spiratic tattoos, like a nice sized silver chain, and can't control your cussing in public?

Unfortunately they now have their own home grown trash that ruins it for the family............ from Berlin. :sad20:

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