Ocean City, New Jersey – a Model for Wholesome Family Fun

Ocean City is a Jersey Shore beach resort that setsThe beach is eight miles long, well-maintained and
itself apart from other beachfront towns in going allsafely monitored; Beach fees and badges are
out to insure that its reputation asrequired.
“America’s Greatest Family Resort” isOn rainy days you have a choice of things to do.
true to its motto. Its heritage is deep rooted inYou can visit the Bayside Center to see a museum
Christian values. Alcohol sales are prohibited and thereand models of ships. With three floors of bay view
are no bars or nightclubs. The attractions along thefront porches, it’s a great place to view the
boardwalk are controlled by the city to insure theysunset. 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 fromLooking for a cultural alternative to the boardwalk?
New York City, it attracts family vacationers fromVisit the Ocean City Arts Center , they have arts
the tri-sate area looking for a family destination withclasses, exhibitions, crafts shows, and other events.
lots of wholesome fun.There are also has many annual family events
This family resort destination has many attractionsincluding the century old Baby Parade, the popular A
and accommodations that are family oriented andNight in Venice, and the Miss New Jersey Pageant.
reasonably priced. Lodging including motels, bed andBeing a family destination, it is not surprising taht
breakfasts, hotels, and vacation home rentals; familythere 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, andare found along the boardwalk and on Asbury
antiques; and of course its beautiful beach and funAvenue. 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 anorth about 20 minutes to Atlantic City or south
large amusement pier, Gillian's Wonderland Pier, with aabout 30 minutes to Cape May for a wide choice of
140 foot Ferris wheel, kiddie cars, roller coasters, afine 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 bythrough 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 byOcean 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 summer1944. Take a walk along the 300 block of Central
concerts with the Music Pier, a noted landmark onAvenue and see the large 100 year old Victorian style
the boardwalk, being the venue of distinction. In thehomes, or the New Brighton Inn circa 1882, on Fifth
summer, the Music Pier is the home of the OceanSt, home of one of the city founders Rev. William
City Pops orchestra providing quality entertainmentBurrell. It is known as the "marrying house" because
with many soloist artists appearing from theof the many weddings he performed there.
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra.