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Ocean City Boardwalk
Enjoy turn-of-the-century charm with a stroll along the Boardwalk.
Don’t miss a visit to Ocean City’s world-famous Boardwalk. The sights, scents, and sounds along the wooden walkway will delight all ages. USA Today named it one of the top 10 great Boardwalks for food in the country. From the tram that chugs
along the three-mile promenade to the antique carousel that dates back to 1902, Ocean City has kept its sense of a bygone era while keeping its attractions fresh.
In the early days the Boardwalk was one of the main attractions. Starting as boards lay in the sand and picked up each evening, it was later built as a
permanent structure in 1910. A century ago, the evening ritual was to stroll the “boards” in your best attire after an elaborate dinner in your hotel. The look today is more casual, but a walk down the boardwalk is still a “must-do” event.
“Ocean City is the picture-perfect boardwalk.” – Travel Channel
Ride the Boardwalk Tram
410-289-5311 or 410-723-1606 One-way fare
Visit the many shops, entertainments, and restaurants with ease on the Boardwalk Tram. The tram stops at any location along the boardwalk to load or unload passengers and charges a one-way fare. Its operating hours are 11 am to midnight daily during the summer and 10 am to midnight on holidays and weekends, and a special schedule during Springfest, Post Labor Day, and Sunfest weekends.
Have fun browsing the Boardwalk shops for that perfect souvenir and bring your appetite along with you. Boardwalk eateries serve a delicious assortment of treats.
Children of all ages enjoy the Boardwalk’s amuse
From the antique carousel to a thrilling roller coaster ride, all ages will enjoy the amusements. Get a birds-eye view of the barrier island from atop the Ferris wheel and test your skills at the many games along the southern end of the Boardwalk and pier. A visit to the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum at the southern end of the Boardwalk is a great way to learn about the history of the town.
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Boardwalk Rules and Regulations
To ensure the safety of this heavily traveled walkway, certain regulations
are in effect during the summer months. Skateboards are not permitted on public streets, alleys, sidewalks, and public lots between April 1 to October 1. Skateboarders have limited access to the Boardwalk, see website (ococean.com) for dates and hours. There is a skateboard park at 3rd Street and St. Louis Avenue.
Bicycles and roller blades are allowed on the Boardwalk as follows:
Bicycles - From Saturday of Memorial Day through Labor Day - 2 am–11 am May 1 through Memorial Day, and then Tuesday after Labor Day through
the Friday before Memorial Day at any time excepting during the following: Springfest and Sunfest, Thursday-Sunday between 2 am–12 noon. Off Season: No Restrictions.
Roller Skates / Blades - On weekdays, April 1 through Memorial Day and
then after Labor Day through September 30 between the hours of 6 am–4 pm.
Holidays, Springfest, and weekends from April 1 until May 15 from Sunrise to
12 noon. On weekends, holidays, and Sunfest, May 15 through Memorial Day and from the day after Labor Day until September 30 from Sunrise to 10 am, anytime October 1 through March 31.
For up-to-date information on hours and regulations contact:
The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department Office: 410-250-0125
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