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The way our schedule is for 2011 we may need to take our yearly vacation to Ocean City Maryland on either Labor Day week or even later in September, but we were a little nervous to do that because were didn't know when most of the shops and amusement parks close in Ocean City on the Boardwalk and on Coastal Highway? When do places usually close for the season? Thanks for your help.
Submitted by Bill N, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania September 2, 2010
Perryville MD Insider since: 2008
Bill,

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Anna G.
Answered: September 03, 2010
Johnstown Pa Insider since: 2009
I love Labor Day week. Some things do close, but not a lot.  The outdoor rides do close during the week. The water is still very warm and so is the sun and sand. Of course, the later into September you go, things cool down.  But there is something going on almost every weekend throughout September.  http://ococean.com/events
Answered: September 03, 2010
Hunt Valley and Ocean City Insider since: 2010
Bill,
In my opinion, it is the best weather for the entire year.  The water is its warmest in late September.
Answered: September 03, 2010
Linthicum MD and OC MD Insider since: 2008
Bill,

Savas took the words right out of my mouth.  Ditto!
Answered: September 04, 2010
Camp Hill, PA Insider since: 2010
Bill,

There are fewer and fewer businesses, stores and restaurants that "close for the season" now.  You'll find that most do go to a weekends only schedule, and there are the handful of stores and restaurants that do close for the season..... but not many anylonger.  The amusement parks do close outside rides for the season in and around the this time of year... usually after Sunfest... it depends on the weather.  Other than that, you'll find that September in Ocean City is a perfect time to visit.
Answered: September 05, 2010