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Is there a nearby place to swim with dolphins?
We have reservations at Quality Inn July 30 & 31
Short answer - no place in OC to swim with the dolphins. However, if you have an oceanfront hotel room or condo, look out your window either in the early morning or before sunset and you may see the families of OC dolphins enjoying the water.
Don't miss all the other fantastic programs, events, and attractions in Ocean City. A great way to plan your trip is to visit www.ococean.com. This website lists all the events during your stay, restaurants you may want to try, and attractions to visit.
Have a great time!
Anna G.
Don't miss all the other fantastic programs, events, and attractions in Ocean City. A great way to plan your trip is to visit www.ococean.com. This website lists all the events during your stay, restaurants you may want to try, and attractions to visit.
Have a great time!
Anna G.
Answered: February 9, 2012
What activities are going on from April 27 to May 3rd - e.g. are restaurants and stores on the Boardwalk open. Some people indicate that most things are closed during the week at that time.
No big events early on but Springfest begins on May 3rd, so you may be there for the very beginning. Everything will be up and running for Springfest with the exception of some rides. But the boardwalk will be bustling with shops trying to open in time for the celebration.
Answered: February 6, 2012
Is there a good spa in OC? A place to get a massage?
There are several spas in OC in which to get a spa. Depending upon where you are staying your hotel may offer as well. A couple examples are Princess Royale and The Grand Hotel.
My personal favorite spa is Visions Day Spa (www.visionsdayspa.com) which is now located on 137th Street. The website offers the ability to book your appointment online; don't forget to check out their specials.
Thank you,
Anna G.
My personal favorite spa is Visions Day Spa (www.visionsdayspa.com) which is now located on 137th Street. The website offers the ability to book your appointment online; don't forget to check out their specials.
Thank you,
Anna G.
Answered: February 1, 2012
I see the boat show from 2/17-2/19 I will be there until the 24th with my family (including children) could you tell me what other activities are on going through the winter months so I can plan an itinerary for us. Thanks for your help.
There are no other major events going on in February. January and February are the slowest months in OC, but you can still find things to do. Here are a few ideas that are generally good year round, especially on weekends:
Miniature golf (great indoor courses at 68th and 136th Streets) and lots of great outdoor courses all over town.
Go Ice Skating at the Carousel.
Bowling at Ocean Lanes at 72nd street (call ahead to check for lane availability 410.524.7550) note: cash only.
Go to the movies.
If it is sunny and warm, walk on the boardwalk, rent bikes, and visit to Marty's Playland (our favorite arcade.)
Planet Maze (33rd Street) is also open and has an arcade and fun laser tag games.
Sometimes on nice days, especially on weekends, Baja Amusements in West OC may be running some go cart tracks.
Go to the Salisbury Zoo. It is a nice local zoo and it is free! They also have a huge playground in the park right next to the zoo. It is about a 30 minute drive from OC.
Visit the Assateague Visitor's Center. They have interactive displays, movies, and a touch tank that kids love. It is also free!
Delmarva Discovery Center - Lots of exhibits on cultural and ecological topics relevant to the Pocomoke River and Eastern Shore areas. Has some aquarium exhibits. In Pocomoke City, abut 50 minutes from OC. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Fee for entry.
In the off season I recommend people with kids stay at a place with an indoor pool as that can also provide some great fun for kids who probably haven't been able to swim since September.
Lots of great restaurants are open year round including most restaurants in large hotels. Here is a list of a few, and I have eaten at most of them in the winter time, but I'd still call ahead to double check that they are open:
BJs on the Water - 410.524.7575 - 75th Street on the Bay
Captain's Table - 410.289.7192 - 15th Street on the boardwalk in the Courtyard by Marriott
Coins Pub - 410.289.3100 - 28th Street on Coastal Highway
Harpoon Hannas - 800-227-0525 - Route 54 / 142nd Street at the MD/DE line
Harborside - 410.213.1846 - West OC on the south side of the commercial harbor
Bonfire (weekends only) - 410.524.7171 - 77th Street
32 Palm - 410.289.6444 - 32nd oceanfront in the Hilton
Victoria Room - 410.289.1100 - 28th Street oceanfront in the Dunes Manor
Bayside Skillet - 410.524.7950 - 77th Street
Galaxy 66 - 410.723.6762 - 66th Street
Little House of Pancakes (breakfast) - 410.520.0407 - 74th Street
Fager's Island - 410.524.5500 - 60th Street on the bay
La Hacienda - 410.524.8080 - 80th Street
Greene Turtle - 410.723.2120 - 116th Street
Have fun in OC in the winter too!
Miniature golf (great indoor courses at 68th and 136th Streets) and lots of great outdoor courses all over town.
Go Ice Skating at the Carousel.
Bowling at Ocean Lanes at 72nd street (call ahead to check for lane availability 410.524.7550) note: cash only.
Go to the movies.
If it is sunny and warm, walk on the boardwalk, rent bikes, and visit to Marty's Playland (our favorite arcade.)
Planet Maze (33rd Street) is also open and has an arcade and fun laser tag games.
Sometimes on nice days, especially on weekends, Baja Amusements in West OC may be running some go cart tracks.
Go to the Salisbury Zoo. It is a nice local zoo and it is free! They also have a huge playground in the park right next to the zoo. It is about a 30 minute drive from OC.
Visit the Assateague Visitor's Center. They have interactive displays, movies, and a touch tank that kids love. It is also free!
Delmarva Discovery Center - Lots of exhibits on cultural and ecological topics relevant to the Pocomoke River and Eastern Shore areas. Has some aquarium exhibits. In Pocomoke City, abut 50 minutes from OC. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Fee for entry.
In the off season I recommend people with kids stay at a place with an indoor pool as that can also provide some great fun for kids who probably haven't been able to swim since September.
Lots of great restaurants are open year round including most restaurants in large hotels. Here is a list of a few, and I have eaten at most of them in the winter time, but I'd still call ahead to double check that they are open:
BJs on the Water - 410.524.7575 - 75th Street on the Bay
Captain's Table - 410.289.7192 - 15th Street on the boardwalk in the Courtyard by Marriott
Coins Pub - 410.289.3100 - 28th Street on Coastal Highway
Harpoon Hannas - 800-227-0525 - Route 54 / 142nd Street at the MD/DE line
Harborside - 410.213.1846 - West OC on the south side of the commercial harbor
Bonfire (weekends only) - 410.524.7171 - 77th Street
32 Palm - 410.289.6444 - 32nd oceanfront in the Hilton
Victoria Room - 410.289.1100 - 28th Street oceanfront in the Dunes Manor
Bayside Skillet - 410.524.7950 - 77th Street
Galaxy 66 - 410.723.6762 - 66th Street
Little House of Pancakes (breakfast) - 410.520.0407 - 74th Street
Fager's Island - 410.524.5500 - 60th Street on the bay
La Hacienda - 410.524.8080 - 80th Street
Greene Turtle - 410.723.2120 - 116th Street
Have fun in OC in the winter too!
Answered: January 30, 2012
Hello. Are the boardwalk shops/restaurants and games open in spring? I am thinking of taking my daughter for a few days during her spring break (last weekend of March/1st of April.
There are some shops and restaurants open that weekend, and the arcade should be open. But there's more to OC than just the boardwalk. You can still play laser tag at Planet Maze, go ice skating indoors at the Carousel Hotel, play indoor mini-golf on 68th or 136th St., shop at the outlets in west OC, visit the Life Saving Station Museum and Ripley's Believe it or Not museum on the boardwalk, and so much more.
Plus that weekend is the Reach the Beach Cheer and Dance Competition at the Convention Center. It's free for spectators and hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Bring her! You'll both have a great time.
Plus that weekend is the Reach the Beach Cheer and Dance Competition at the Convention Center. It's free for spectators and hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Bring her! You'll both have a great time.
Answered: January 27, 2012
Hello, my spouse and I will be traveling to OC on jan 28 until the 31 and would like some suggestions regarding having a good time on Saturday and Sunday night. We are a couple in our late 40's and I want to celebrate my spouse birthday out there and make it one she will never forget. Thanks for your help.
Fager's Island would be an excellent choice for dinner and dancing. They have amazing tables overlooking the water.
Answered: January 18, 2012
What is happening end January & beginning February. Coming down for the week, are there any events in winter?
No special events scheduled for that week, however there is still stuff to do. You can visit the Life Saving Station Museum (they operate on limited hours in the winter), go ice skating at the Carousel Hotel (they have skates to rent for everyone), try your hand at laser tag at Planet Maze, play mini golf at the two indoor arenas on 68th and 136th St., walk the boardwalk, shop at the Ocean City Outlet stores, visit the marinas, and eat from one end of town to the other. You can also visit nearby historic Berlin and Snow Hill, and Salisbury has a free zoo.
Answered: January 16, 2012
What rides does OC boardwalk have, is there an armband for allday use, and can my sis and I get hotel within walking distance for our summer 2012 mini vacation at OC??
There are two major amusement parks on the boardwalk, Jolly Rogers at the Pier and Trimper's
Trimper's has more rides and has a large mix of rides from very tame kiddie rides to thrilling adult rides. You can get a list of just a few of them here. They have had wristbands good in the afternoon for the last several seasons. You can get wristband information here. There is often a coupon in the Sunny Day free magazine for a dollar or two off wristbands.
Jolly Rogers at the Pier is more geared for teens and adults with few kiddie rides. They have fewer rides than Trimper's. You can see a list of their rides here. They also offer a wristband in the afternoon; more info on wristbands can be found here.
There is also Jolly Rogers Park at 30th Street. This is a great park with lots of kiddie and more thrilling rides, but it is not on the boardwalk. Ofteh the wristband for the Pier Rides is also good at the 30th Street park.
The boardwalk is 2.25 miles long and runs to 27th Street at the north end. The rides are at the south end of the boardwalk. You can walk to the rides easily along the boardwalk from any hotel south of 27th street. Hotels off the boardwalk in this are are also an easy ride to the parks.
OC has a great public transit system, so even if you stay further north you can ride the bus all day for just $3 to get to and from anywhere in town.
Have a great time in OC!
A list of Trimper's Rides:
Trimper's has more rides and has a large mix of rides from very tame kiddie rides to thrilling adult rides. You can get a list of just a few of them here. They have had wristbands good in the afternoon for the last several seasons. You can get wristband information here. There is often a coupon in the Sunny Day free magazine for a dollar or two off wristbands.
Jolly Rogers at the Pier is more geared for teens and adults with few kiddie rides. They have fewer rides than Trimper's. You can see a list of their rides here. They also offer a wristband in the afternoon; more info on wristbands can be found here.
There is also Jolly Rogers Park at 30th Street. This is a great park with lots of kiddie and more thrilling rides, but it is not on the boardwalk. Ofteh the wristband for the Pier Rides is also good at the 30th Street park.
The boardwalk is 2.25 miles long and runs to 27th Street at the north end. The rides are at the south end of the boardwalk. You can walk to the rides easily along the boardwalk from any hotel south of 27th street. Hotels off the boardwalk in this are are also an easy ride to the parks.
OC has a great public transit system, so even if you stay further north you can ride the bus all day for just $3 to get to and from anywhere in town.
Have a great time in OC!
A list of Trimper's Rides:
Answered: January 16, 2012
Where is there dance music in OC this weekend?
Answered: January 13, 2012
Are very many attractions open in January? We've never been to OC before and are wondering if it would be worth visiting this weekend. Should we skip it and wait until warmer months? Thanks.
January is the quietest month in OC. The only major event in January is the Nautical and Wildlife Art Show and associated Craft Show this weekend at the Convention Center.
During the week very few shops are open. On weekends, especially if it is sunny, some of the shops will be open. It is impossible to name the specific shops that will be open as most shops don't have fixed schedules in the deep off season. However, most weekends in the winter Marty's Playland, Thrashers, Dough Roller, Kite Loft, Ocean Gallery, Ripley's, a few Jewelery Stores, and some T-shirt shops seem to be open along the boardwalk.
Lots of restaurants are open year round including most restaurants in large hotels. Here is a list of a few, and I have eaten at most of them in the winter time, but I'd still call ahead to double check that they are open:
BJs on the Water - 410.524.7575 - 75th Street on the Bay
Captain's Table - 410.289.7192 - 15th Street on the boardwalk in the Courtyard by Marriott
Coins Pub - 410.289.3100 - 28th Street on Coastal Highway
Harpoon Hannas - 800-227-0525 - Route 54 / 142nd Street at the MD/DE line
Harborside - 410.213.1846 - West OC on the south side of the commercial harbor
Bonfire (weekends only) - 410.524.7171 - 77th Street
32 Palm - 410.289.6444 - 32nd oceanfront in the Hilton
Victoria Room - 410.289.1100 - 28th Street oceanfront in the Dunes Manor
Bayside Skillet - 410.524.7950 - 77th Street
Galaxy 66 - 410.723.6762 - 66th Street
Little House of Pancakes (breakfast) - 410.520.0407 - 74th Street
Fager's Island - 410.524.5500 - 60th Street on the bay
La Hacienda - 410.524.8080 - 80th Street
Greene Turtle - 410.723.2120 - 116th Street
If you are looking for things to do here are a few ideas that are generally good year round, especially on weekends:
Miniature golf (great indoor courses at 68th and 136th Streets) and lots of great outdoor courses all over town
Bowling at Ocean Lanes at 72nd street (call ahead to check for lane availability 410.524.7550) note: cash only
Go to the movies.
Walk on the boardwalk, rent bikes, and visit to Marty's Playland (our favorite arcade.)
Planet Maze (33rd Street) is also open and has an arcade and fun laser tag games.
Sometimes on nice days, especially on weekends, Baja Amusements in West OC may be running some go cart tracks.
In the off season I recommend people with kids stay at a place with an indoor pool as that can also provide some great fun for kids who probably haven't been able to swim since September.
During the week very few shops are open. On weekends, especially if it is sunny, some of the shops will be open. It is impossible to name the specific shops that will be open as most shops don't have fixed schedules in the deep off season. However, most weekends in the winter Marty's Playland, Thrashers, Dough Roller, Kite Loft, Ocean Gallery, Ripley's, a few Jewelery Stores, and some T-shirt shops seem to be open along the boardwalk.
Lots of restaurants are open year round including most restaurants in large hotels. Here is a list of a few, and I have eaten at most of them in the winter time, but I'd still call ahead to double check that they are open:
BJs on the Water - 410.524.7575 - 75th Street on the Bay
Captain's Table - 410.289.7192 - 15th Street on the boardwalk in the Courtyard by Marriott
Coins Pub - 410.289.3100 - 28th Street on Coastal Highway
Harpoon Hannas - 800-227-0525 - Route 54 / 142nd Street at the MD/DE line
Harborside - 410.213.1846 - West OC on the south side of the commercial harbor
Bonfire (weekends only) - 410.524.7171 - 77th Street
32 Palm - 410.289.6444 - 32nd oceanfront in the Hilton
Victoria Room - 410.289.1100 - 28th Street oceanfront in the Dunes Manor
Bayside Skillet - 410.524.7950 - 77th Street
Galaxy 66 - 410.723.6762 - 66th Street
Little House of Pancakes (breakfast) - 410.520.0407 - 74th Street
Fager's Island - 410.524.5500 - 60th Street on the bay
La Hacienda - 410.524.8080 - 80th Street
Greene Turtle - 410.723.2120 - 116th Street
If you are looking for things to do here are a few ideas that are generally good year round, especially on weekends:
Miniature golf (great indoor courses at 68th and 136th Streets) and lots of great outdoor courses all over town
Bowling at Ocean Lanes at 72nd street (call ahead to check for lane availability 410.524.7550) note: cash only
Go to the movies.
Walk on the boardwalk, rent bikes, and visit to Marty's Playland (our favorite arcade.)
Planet Maze (33rd Street) is also open and has an arcade and fun laser tag games.
Sometimes on nice days, especially on weekends, Baja Amusements in West OC may be running some go cart tracks.
In the off season I recommend people with kids stay at a place with an indoor pool as that can also provide some great fun for kids who probably haven't been able to swim since September.
Answered: January 13, 2012
