Some of my fondest memories when I was a youth were our yearly trips that my family would take to Ocean City. They were always full of fun and relaxing and some great times on the boardwalk. Although there are a lot of different places that you could choose for your family vacation, Ocean City offers many things that other places only have one or two of those choices. For family fun or singles nightlife there aren't many places that have what they have to offer.

First thing that I can really think of that you would enjoy is the boardwalk. It is really one of the best in the world and offers so many diverse things for you to choose from. Starting in the early morning you could rent a bike and ride up and down the boardwalk while the ocean breeze keeps you cool. As the afternoon progresses you will no doubt want to try some of the famous boardwalk fries that they have to offer. They are salty and fantastic. You can also enjoy the amusement park and the games that line the boardwalk. If you are skillful at throwing darts or tossing rings you might even walk away with a nice prize! Then in the evening as the sun drops and the temperature begins to cool the nightlife really begins. At certain times of the year there are so many people that you can hardly walk around, but there are a lot of stores and pubs that you can drop into out of the crowd and relax. You could also find a bench and watch the people go by.

Another thing that is great about Ocean City is all the water that is around. You can swim in the surf, or watch the sun rise over the Atlantic. They also have some great clam digging and fishing in the area. Boat rentals are available for the day or by the hour and you can really catch some great fish in the bay. I know that one of my favorite meals of all time is when we caught some fresh flounder and cooked it on the grill that evening.

Not too far of a drive from Ocean City are some other great places to visit, such as Rehoboth or Assateague Island where the wild ponies are. I saw them one time when I was fishing out in the ocean off the Island. They are really a site to see. Rehoboth Beach offers another boardwalk that is a little quieter in the evenings if Ocean City gets to bee too crowded. I hope that you will make a trip to Ocean City to enjoy the sun and fun. It really is a city with a lot to offer if you take the time to visit.

Tim Shank
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