Ocean City, MD
Ocean City, which specializes in the traditional American beach holiday, is both inexpensive and family-friendly. You can find extensive expanses of powdery beach, mouthwatering blue crabs, thrilling amusement park attractions, and a ton of gift stores if you stroll along the Boardwalk. As families enjoy the beach, adventurous sunbathers parasail across the water, and kids play in the arcades at Ripley's Ocean City, bright carnival ride lights glitter. However, Ocean City also allows for powering down. There are plenty of bait and tackle stores, and a 20-mile journey down the coast will take you to the tranquil Assateague Island National Seashore. There are many golf courses in the area for players to choose from.
Be ready for average highs in the mid-80s and a little humidity during the ideal travel window for Ocean City, which is from late May to early September. Booking well in advance is advised because there will be a lot of crowds and accommodation rates that are twice as expensive as in the spring. Budget tourists may want to take the winters into account: Low room rates are maintained by average low temperatures in the lower 30s. However, many of the neighborhood hotels and inns close down during the off-season.
Rankings:
- #1 in Best Places to Visit in Maryland
- #1 in Best Beaches in Maryland
- #7 in Best Places to Visit in July
- #13 in Best Cheap Family Vacations
- #18 in Best Weekend Getaways in the South
Location: Maryland
