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Tanisha,

The tram stops after Labor Day, but does run during SunFest.  Here is the OCOcean link for all the details:  http://ococean.com/travel-tools/getting-around-oc.

Thank you,
Anna G.

Joan,

It's Ocean Gallery, and it's located on 2nd Street on the Boards.  Here is the website for all the details (hours, contact, etc.) http://www.oceangallery.com/.

Thank you,
Anna G.

Amanda,

Try sunset dinner at Fager's Island one night - they have great dinner specials right now.  Another location would be Seacrets - great atmosphere as well and they had great dinner specials too!

Activities, off season may limit some of the normal stuff I would recommend, but - take a walk on the beach.  Rent a bike built for two and ride the boardwalk. 

Enjoy all the amenities offered by the Hilton - indoor pool, restaurant, bar, etc.

Take a romantic stroll at Northside Park.  If you dine at Fager's Island, walk over to the pier and pavilion on the bay and get a front row seat to a beautiful sunset!

Hope this gives you a few ideas.
Anna G.

Hi John,
There is plenty to keep your toddler amused in OC.  Of course the world famous boardwalk, but did you know that Trimper's indoor rides on the boardwalk is geared just for small children like yours? How about buying some sand toys and building an awesome sand castle with your little one.  Fly a kite. The water parks will be open as well.  Play mini golf together!  Take a ride to Salisbury and visit the zoo........it's free!
There is a spring Arts and Crafts show at the Convention Center on 40th St. Saturday and Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. Of course little ones are always happy just to walk on the beach and find seashells, so be sure to bring a little bucket along with you.
You could try crabbing or going for a boat ride with your child. Drive to Assateague to see the wild ponies. Ice skating at the Carousel Hotel.  They have skates for all ages from the tiniest to the biggest. Have lunch at BJ's on the Water at 75th St. They feed the ducks and geese daily at 1 p.m.  Take a walk around Northside Park and out the pier.

The beginning of the boardwalk consist of the rides at Trimpers and Jolly Rodgers on the pier. Many spots for eats, shops, arcades and so forth.  There is pier parking and street parking and this is a heavily populated area during the evening hours in season.

The De Lazy Lizard is walking distance from Park Place but Fishtales is a good walk. The bus or car is better.

The parking lot at the Convention Center on 40th St bayside offers free parking. I have left my car there for a week many times and it's been fine. Or depending on what street you are staying there may be street parking available but, that can be hard to find in the Summer.  

Best to wait until after Memorial Day to insure that all of the rides and activities will be open.  But if you can't wait that long, there is always Trimpers on the Boardwalk with rides for the younger set, Marty's Playland for arcade games, Laser Tag, indoor mini golf courses at 68th and 136th Sts, ice skating for all ages at the Carousel, the go karts are open in West Ocean City, or you can just buy some great sand toys and build the best sand castle EVER! 

You can always take the Historic Walking Tour of Ocean City.  Pick up a brochure anywhere around town and learn some of OC's history while seeing some of the original architecture of Ocean City.  Visit the Life Saving Museum at the Inlet. It's only a very small fee and well worth the trip.  There is also an automotive museum in OC across the Rte. 50 bridge called Wheels of Yesterday.  Some wonderful and famous cars inside and a nifty little gift shop filled with 50's themed items. You can take a ride over to Salisbury and visit the Zoo. It's FREE! And at the end of the week on April 22, 23 there is an Easter Art and Craft Fair/Kids Fair at the Convention Center on 40th St..  Lots to do and see!

I was just going to suggest you check out the videos on the Life Saving Museum's webpage. They are excellent. And if you get a chance to visit the museum in person, please do. It's one of the best little things about OC.  And be sure to read Karl's posts and books on the other forum!  I've learned so much myself from his books. Or you could even stop into the Ocean City Library on Coastal Highway, or stop at City Hall.  And there is a free Historic Walking Tour available through downtown OC. Stop in at City Hall and pick up the brochure that leads the way.