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Nothing beats the Ocean City Boardwalk in the summertime.  It was voted one of the best Boardwalks in America by the Travel Channel and continues to please children and adults alike as it has for almost 100 years. And, it is only a few minutes from the front door of the new Ocean City condos,  The Makai Condominiums at 42nd Street and the Bay.

 

Read what Amber McDonald has to say about  the Ocean City Boardwalk in the Baltimore Sun:

 

Out of the inlet extends the nearly 3-mile, amusement-filled boardwalk, which dates back to the early 20th century and has been recognized by the Travel Channel as one of the best in America. Funnel cakes, candy apples, Dumser's ice cream, arcade games and rides give vacationers the chance to feel like a kid again and relive childhood memories.

Most notable is Trimper's Rides, one of the first things visitors see when crossing the Route 50 bridge and a must-do for many families visiting the boards. The amusement business has been around almost as long as O.C. itself and has more than 100 rides for kids of all ages. For mild riders, it proudly houses a 1902 Herschel-Spellman antique carousel with hand-carved wooden animals, plus a tilt-a-whirl and haunted house. For daredevils, there is the Tidal Wave roller coaster, The Zipper and much more.

At the boardwalk's O.C. Pier Rides, visitors can take pleasure in a view of the Ocean City skyline on the resort's tallest Ferris wheel or get dizzy on the Crazy Dance and the Hurricane.

Right around the corner from the pier is the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, famous for its weird and unusual exhibits. Just look for the enormous shark sticking out of the top of the building. Once inside, guests can view more than 500 exhibits in 14 galleries and decide for themselves whether to believe it or not.

Whether spending the day riding rides and shopping, or just relaxing on the beach, beachgoers can develop an appetite, and the boardwalk is the perfect filling station.

Trimper's Rides and Amusements offers entertainment for the entire family. (Sun file photo)

When it comes to boardwalk fries, there is nothing better than Thrasher's. The tiny establishment has been serving fries since 1929 and has become an Eastern Shore area classic. Oh, and if you want ketchup with your fries, head somewhere else. Thrasher's fries are meant to be doused in vinegar.

 

To read the rest of Ms. McDonald's article at the Baltimore Sun's site click here