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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
There are events all year round in OC, but January and February are by far the slowest months. The only major event between now and the end of February is the Seaside Boat Show on 17-19 February.
There are still things t do in OC year round, but fewest at this time of year. 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!
There are still things t do in OC year round, but fewest at this time of year. 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!
Answered: January 16, 2012
as darlene mentioned there's not a lot happening right now. but take a walk over to the life saving musuem. there's some shops open. there's the carousel it has an indoor ice skating rink or you can go over to old pro indoor golf. and there's other things to do.
Answered: January 16, 2012
Bring a good coat, gloves and a hat and take a stroll on the beach! We have seen whales twice this winter!
Answered: January 18, 2012
I'd also like to add to the already fantastic ideas...
If you are a shopper, head to the outlets on Rt. 50 and once you have shopped til you've dropped, head on over to Harborside for one of their famous orange crushes off of Golf Course Rd.
If you are a wine or beer lover, head into Delaware and give the Fenwick Winery a try or to the Dogfish Head Restaurant in Rehoboth for some freshly brewed beer.
If you are a shopper, head to the outlets on Rt. 50 and once you have shopped til you've dropped, head on over to Harborside for one of their famous orange crushes off of Golf Course Rd.
If you are a wine or beer lover, head into Delaware and give the Fenwick Winery a try or to the Dogfish Head Restaurant in Rehoboth for some freshly brewed beer.
Answered: January 19, 2012
