The Town of Ocean City is a resort community in Maryland. Usually called Ocean City, it belonged to a group of Native Americans who sold the land to Thomas Fenwick. Isaac Coffin built a small cottage in 1869 that he used as a rental property for visitors who wanted to stay the night. Men came from the nearby larger cities and built boardinghouses that had more room for paying guests. They called the area The Ladies' Resort to the Ocean until forming a corporation to control the land. This led to the Atlantic Hotel, which opened in 1875 and became the most popular place to stay.
Though Ocean City attracted more residents over the years, it continues to operate as a resort town. During the busy travel season, its population doubles. The city has a firefighters' memorial that holds a piece of the World Trade Center and Ocean City hosts the Maryland State Firefighters' Convention every year in June. It features special events and activities in the Convention Center along with a large parade.
As a way to promote tourism, the city established multiple festivals that include Winterfest in the winter and Springfest in the spring. Visitors also come for the Boardwalk, which offers a fun fair atmosphere all year. The Travel Channel named it the best wooden boardwalk in the nation. It has four Ferris wheels that allow you to see the ocean and a carousel from 1902, as well as arcades and museums. The Boardwalk also has multiple stalls and shops that sell cotton candy and other fair foods. Ocean City has a handful of popular museums, too, including the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum and Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum.
Winterfest of Lights – Running from November through January, this festival features tons of holiday light displays and decorations.
Ocean City Comic Con – Ocean City hosts a comic book convention in December that features famous guests and fun events.
Penguin Swim – Visitors come from all across the country to dress up in costumes and hop in the ocean in January to raise money for local penguins.
Seaside Boat Show – Held in February, the show brings famous guests and features new boats from some of the top brands.
Ocean City Film Festival – Watch films made by local makers and meet the actors and producers at this festival in March.
In most areas, the price to rent a motorhome is around $200 a night and the price to rent a towable trailer is around $120 a night.
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