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What shops stay open in September and if they stay open, what time do they close?
Submitted by Carol K, Pottsville, Pennsylvania August 30, 2010
Perryville MD Insider since: 2008
Carol,

Many of the shops on the boardwalk are open all year (some open on weekends only).  With that said, a few shops may close down for the season, but they are minimal. 

Here is a link to Insider responses to a similar questions:
http://ococean.com/explore-oc/meet-the-insiders/get-answers/general/1622/oc-in-late-september

Thank you,
Anna G.
Answered: August 30, 2010
Johnstown Pa Insider since: 2009
Hi Carol,
I think you'll find that the majority of the shops are open all month, especially on the weekends.  OC still has plenty of weekend events during the month.
Answered: August 30, 2010
Bayville, NJ Insider since: 2010
Hey Carol, As anna mentioned a lot of the shops are still open. It also depends on the times they choose to close some shops are different from others i know some stay open as late as 10pm. When you go just look at the times they'll tell you on the front door.
Answered: August 30, 2010
Linthicum MD and OC MD Insider since: 2008
Carol,

On the boardwalk:  weekdays: limited hours.  More shops are closed.  Weekend: Many shops open, especially during the day.

Gold Coast Mall:  Everything is open.  Food, teeshirts, gift shops, etc.

West Ocean City Outlets:  Everything will be open.

Rest of Ocean City: Again, most everthing is open.

All of above:  Many places don't stay open as late in the off season.  Best time to shop is when it is daylight.
Answered: August 30, 2010
Camp Hill, PA Insider since: 2010
Carol,

Most all of them... I think there may be a few that still do close for the season in late September, other than that... Ocean City is a year round resort in essence these days.  Some go to a weekends only schedule in late September, and some adopt a evenings and weekends schedule... but not many close completely any more.
Answered: August 30, 2010