About
With nearly three miles of concentrated fun, Ocean City Boardwalk in Maryland is one of the most exciting boardwalks in America! This incredible boardwalk has something for everyone, from attraction-filled days to strolls along the sandy oceanfront.
National Geographic named it one of the top 10 U.S. boardwalks, and it's easy to see why. Inside this bustling boardwalk, you can explore Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, check out Jolly Roger Amusements, browse antique shops on side streets, or get an education at Ocean City Life-Saving Museum!
Or, if you prefer, you can watch people pass by all day, ride bikes down its pathways, or relax with friends and family as you savor sweet treats from numerous restaurants and cafes.
Whatever your favorite boardwalk activity is, there's no shortage with this Ocean City attraction!
Fun Facts
Named one of USA Today's best boardwalks for food, this attraction extends for three mesmerizing miles. Famously known for their Boardwalk Fries and bacon-wrapped corn dogs, this is the perfect place to get your fix of salty snacks.
But there's more than meets the eye here; the Boardwalk contains a 112-year-old hand-carved carousel—one of America's oldest continuously operating wooden carousels!
Make sure to stop by on your next visit and experience this attraction firsthand—you won't regret it!
Getting There
Getting to the Boardwalk is easy when driving from the west and the recommended way.
- Take Route 50 East to Route 90 East. Follow 90 until it dead-ends onto Coastal Highway in Ocean City.
Cost
Free
Local Tips
- To keep everyone safe, there are regulations for skateboards, bikes, and rollerblades during the summer months. So make sure to check them out!
- Trimpers Amusements is at the top of the locals list to visit. Take a ride on their 1912 antique carousel and experience historical Boardwalk fun!
- Summer time is the best time to find free family activities.
- There are plenty of Municipal Parking Lot locations so you should be able to find parking easy enough.