| Ocean City is a Jersey Shore beach resort that sets | | | | The beach is eight miles long, well-maintained and |
| itself apart from other beachfront towns in going all | | | | safely monitored; Beach fees and badges are |
| out to insure that its reputation as | | | | required. |
| “America’s Greatest Family Resort” is | | | | On rainy days you have a choice of things to do. |
| true to its motto. Its heritage is deep rooted in | | | | You can visit the Bayside Center to see a museum |
| Christian values. Alcohol sales are prohibited and there | | | | and models of ships. With three floors of bay view |
| are no bars or nightclubs. The attractions along the | | | | front porches, it’s a great place to view the |
| boardwalk are controlled by the city to insure they | | | | sunset. Or you can take in a movie at the Strand |
| are safe, secure, and provide wholesome family fun, | | | | theatre on the where they show G, PG and PG-13 |
| at a modest cost. | | | | movies. |
| Located 65 miles from Philadelphia, and 125 miles from | | | | Looking for a cultural alternative to the boardwalk? |
| New York City, it attracts family vacationers from | | | | Visit the Ocean City Arts Center , they have arts |
| the tri-sate area looking for a family destination with | | | | classes, exhibitions, crafts shows, and other events. |
| lots of wholesome fun. | | | | There are also has many annual family events |
| This family resort destination has many attractions | | | | including the century old Baby Parade, the popular A |
| and accommodations that are family oriented and | | | | Night in Venice, and the Miss New Jersey Pageant. |
| reasonably priced. Lodging including motels, bed and | | | | Being a family destination, it is not surprising taht |
| breakfasts, hotels, and vacation home rentals; family | | | | there is a wide variety of moderately priced family |
| oriented restaurants, both sit in and take-out; | | | | restaurants that are child friendly. Most restaurants |
| shopping, including clothing, t-shirts, souvenirs, and | | | | are found along the boardwalk and on Asbury |
| antiques; and of course its beautiful beach and fun | | | | Avenue. However, if you are looking for a fine dining |
| filled boardwalk. | | | | experience, you are not likely to find it in Ocean City. |
| The boardwalk -- 50 feet in width, 2 1/2 miles long, | | | | For gourmet food, you can hop on the parkway |
| has many eateries, taffy and fudge shops, and a | | | | north about 20 minutes to Atlantic City or south |
| large amusement pier, Gillian's Wonderland Pier, with a | | | | about 30 minutes to Cape May for a wide choice of |
| 140 foot Ferris wheel, kiddie cars, roller coasters, a | | | | fine dining restaurants. |
| miniature golf course and a water park. | | | | Interested in Ocean City history? Take a walk |
| In the early morning, the boardwalk is frequented by | | | | through the historic district and visit the brick |
| joggers and bikers, and as afternoon approaches, | | | | Tabernacle on Wesley Ave. It’s the location of |
| they begin to attract many teenagers, and by | | | | Ocean city’s first house of worship, a wooden |
| evening, the families dominate. | | | | tabernacle that was destroyed by a hurricane in |
| Ocean City has a long history of music and summer | | | | 1944. Take a walk along the 300 block of Central |
| concerts with the Music Pier, a noted landmark on | | | | Avenue and see the large 100 year old Victorian style |
| the boardwalk, being the venue of distinction. In the | | | | homes, or the New Brighton Inn circa 1882, on Fifth |
| summer, the Music Pier is the home of the Ocean | | | | St, home of one of the city founders Rev. William |
| City Pops orchestra providing quality entertainment | | | | Burrell. It is known as the "marrying house" because |
| with many soloist artists appearing from the | | | | of the many weddings he performed there. |
| Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. | | | | |