Ocean City Boardwalk
Rides, fries and salt-water taffy, all since 1902.
Ocean City
Maryland's classic beach town, with a three-mile boardwalk, crab feasts and Assateague's wild ponies next door.
Generations of Baltimore and DC families have spent summer here. Thrasher's fries and Fisher's popcorn are an institution on the boardwalk, and Assateague Island's wild horses are minutes south.
- Best Time
- June–September
- Time Needed
- 2–3 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Check before you go; hours vary by season
- Getting There
- About three hours by car from Baltimore or Washington, DC.
What to See
1 of 2 are freeAssateague Island
Wild ponies on the beach. Keep your distance.
Know Before You Go
- Summer weekends bring heavy traffic over the bridges.
Where to Stay
Stay in town.
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Last checked 2026-11-02. Part of the Mid-Atlantic list.