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IS there a train or bus from NYC to Ocean City?
Submitted by Laura G, Briarwood, on August 3, 2011
Bayville, NJ
Insider since: 2010

The bus is the easiest way. You can go to www.greyhound.com for schedules.

 

Answered: August 5, 2011
Is there a beach vendor at 73rd street?
Submitted by Sharon P, Jeffersonville, on August 3, 2011
Bayville, NJ
Insider since: 2010
You can find vendors go up and down the beach. They usually sell different things. Be on the lookout for them.
Answered: August 5, 2011
What time does Thrasher's french fry stand open?
Submitted by Dorothea A, Silver spring, on August 4, 2011
Bayville, NJ
Insider since: 2010

It usually opens around 11am. I love Thrashers they are my favorite!!!!

 

Answered: August 5, 2011
I was wondering if there is a difference in the number of stores on the boardwalk that are open in September compared to October of each year. I am torn between coming down with my kids in September or October and it would depend on if most stores will be closed up during either of those months
Submitted by Geri G, Natrona heights, on August 4, 2011
Bayville, NJ
Insider since: 2010
Hi there! You have quite a dilemma there. However, many of the stores stay open all year round. If i were you I would come down in September. Because a lot of kids are back in school, the weather is still warm, and such. That's just me. Either way Ocean City anytime of the year is great!!!
Answered: August 5, 2011
Can a 30 ft. RV park in the inlet parking lot during the day?
Submitted by David W, Mechanicsville, on August 5, 2011
Bayville, NJ
Insider since: 2010

Hi there! Here's the information on RV parking in Ocean City, Md:

 

RV Parking

RVs and other oversized vehicles may not park in any municipal lot, public street or alley between June 1 and September 15 of each year by Town Ordinance. An oversized vehicle is defined as 21 feet, 2 inches or more in length, and 6 feet, 8 inches in width, needing more than one parking space. For more information, call the Ocean City Police Department at 410-723-6610.

Answered: August 5, 2011
I'm new to the Ocean City vacation scene...my question is what is Ocean City like during Labor Day weekend? Is everything still open? Is it still busy? Is it worth still paying summer prices for a hotel?
Submitted by Kari W, Glen Burnie, on August 4, 2011
Hanover, PA 17331
Insider since: 2008
Yes its the end of summer's last gasp. Stores will be open and most stay open till the end of October. Labor day will be busy but not over-crowed. It's a good time to go to OC.
Answered: August 5, 2011
We have made a trip to the beach every summer since my son was born and now thats he's 2 I was wondering what activies there are that he could take part in without spending alot of money?
Submitted by Shannon K, Hershey, on August 3, 2011
Hanover, PA 17331
Insider since: 2008
Well there is the beach, hotels pool, stroll the boards, ride bikes in the morning and Jolly Rodgers on 30th st is geard to younger kids.

Kids love the beach, have fun.
Answered: August 5, 2011
Is there a track/trail/safe place to run in OC other than a gym? I know the streets aren't the best places to work on my mile time with trafic.
Submitted by Kathleen R, Wilmington, on August 3, 2011
Bayville, NJ
Insider since: 2010
As Troy mentioned the boardwalk is a great place to run, northside park too is another great place to run in ocean city, md.
Answered: August 5, 2011
What is Ocean City's annual revenue for tourism related activities? Just for comparison, according to Wikipedia the revenue in Virginia Beach, VA is $857 million.
Submitted by Humberto R, Washington, on August 2, 2011
Ocean City, MD
Insider since: 2009
I don't know an exact figure but I do know that the weekend visitor rate has increased by 7% from 2010.
Answered: August 3, 2011
Can you bring a 10X10ft canopy to the beach instead of an umbrella?
Submitted by Pat M, Philadelphia, on August 3, 2011
Ocean City, MD
Insider since: 2009
Yes you can bring your canopy.  Just follow the same rules as with an umbrella.  You can not have it set up in the view of the lifeguard.  Rule of thumb to make sure you have no issues is to set it up on the beach well behind the lifeguard stand.
Answered: August 3, 2011