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No sorry.  The tram won't start running until Springfest weekend in May, and then not again until Memorial Day weekend.  The OC bus runs 24/7 though and it's only $1.00 per ride or $3.00 for an all day pass.

Usually highs in the low 60's to low 70's and lows in the low 50's to 60 degrees. Of course, it's hard to predict if there would be a storm that could change those numbers.  The ocean water is still too  cold to swim in.

There are so many in OC it's hard to name just one or two. Some I suggest are:

West Ocean City:
Francis Scott Key
Comfort Inn and Suites

Boardwalk area:
Commander Motel
Monte Carlo
Tidelands Caribbean
Courtyard by Marriott
Holiday Inn and Suites (my personal fav)
The Spinnaker Motel
 Grand Hotel Ocean City
Howard Johnson

Off the boardwalk, but on the beach:

Dunes Motel
Dunes Manor Hotel
Rodeway Inn Oceanfront
Holiday Inn Oceanfront
Castle in the Sand
Quality Inn and Suites on 33rd St.

And in North Ocean City (still on the beach)
Princess Royale
Carousel Hotel
Clarion Resorts Fontainbleau

I've tried to suggest hotels in all price ranges.  Hopefully one will suit your needs.  Check out www.ococean.com/rodney-saves/accomodations   or  www.oceancity.com/where-to-stay    or  www.ocisfree.com  to help you find specials and freebies to help save some money.

May 17th will be very active since that's the start of Cruisin OC Weekend. You'll find almost everything open then, although the rides may not open until Friday for the weekend. All of the shops will be up and running. Be sure to head for the inlet parking lot and check out all the cars.  That's a great weekend to visit.

No, sorry.  The rides don't open until May.  However, you'll find things like Planet Maze for laser tag, Baja Amusements for go karts, and some mini golf courses open. You can also rent bicycles and ride on the boardwalk, or go ice skating at the Carousel Hotel, tour the Life Saving Station Museum at the inlet, or take a ride to Assateague and see the ponies that live there. 
As for dining, you'll find many, many places open.  We had no trouble finding places to dine last weekend.  Try Fager's Island for a wonderful dinner.

I'm guessing they're all at the nests on Assateague or the small islands around the bay till they learn to fly. I'm sure many of those that you see are young, but not quite babies any more.

That is a tough question!  One way I would get started is to set up a booth at one of the many festivals throughout the year.  There is Springfest in May, Arts Alive in June, etc.  You can go to www.ococean.com to check the calendar of events to see where you might be most successful.  Good luck!

There is an Easter Kids Fair and Craft/Gift Show at the Convention Center which are always fun for kids of all ages.

Here are a few of my daughter's (11 1/2) favorite activities this time of year:
     *  Ice Skating at the Carousel 
     *  Laser Tag at Planet Maze
     *  Mini-Golf at Old Pro (2 indoor courses)
     *  Shopping - West OC has all the favorite shops for "tweens"
     *  Arcades - several on the boardwalk

Dinner for the birthday girl - places that add fun to the meal when they know of  a birthday:
     *  Hooter's (5th Street location is my daughter's favorite)
     *  Greene Turtle
     *  Applebee's (West OC)

Have a great Easter and Happy 12th Birthday to your daughter!
Anna G.

Contact the OC Parks & Recreation Department at (800) 626-2326 or visit http://www.oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_and_Parks/specialevents.html.  Either way you should be able to get all the information required.

Thank you!
Anna G.

There was a Home & Garden Show earlier this month, but I don't know of another show coming up in the next few months.  Perhaps another Insider will have more information or visit www.ococean.com/events for all the most up-to-date event schedules.

Thank you,
Anna G.