Ocean City: More Than Meets the Eye

      If you live in Maryland, you know what Ocean City is and you have probably been there. If you haven't been there you are either younger than a senior in high school (senior week is at Ocean City) or have the luxury of going out of state to a different location, but pretty much everyone I know has been. Seeing as most states are not touching an ocean, having the choice of going to a beach with a short drive in your own state is a luxury in itself.

Aerial View

  
      There are many draws to Ocean City especially for someone my age. I love the beach no matter what beach but there's something about being able to take a trip with a bunch of your friends in the middle of the week that is enticing to me. You can find a motel, that might not be the nicest quality, but on the beach nonetheless, for 40 bucks a night in the middle of the summer. The most crowded time to try to go down and the time where hotels/houses will be the most expensive is during senior week.


      No matter what your age you can find something to do in OC.  Obviously the beach is the main attraction. Miles and miles of beautiful sand beaches give you a tropical feel far from the equator. For the older crowd the bar scene is usually a good reason to make the trip. Bars get wild during the summer's weekends and holidays. If you go and are of legal age, you must head to Seacrets if the weather is nice. For the younger folks you can spend time mini-golfing, swimming at the beach, strolling down the boardwalk or heading to one of the 18 and under dance clubs. Fun for any age can be found on the boardwalk. Games, shops, food, ocean view, rides and many other things are accessible year round.

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 As a lover of food, the restaurants in Ocean City are worth the trip on their own. Numerous all you can eat crab buffets are littered throughout the area. While down there everyone must make a point to pick and eat as many delicious Maryland crabs as you can, you have to get your money's worth. You can get a good meal on any block.

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      Another draw to OC is the fishing charters. For a decent fee you can go out on a boat with a captain and reel in some huge fish. The charter boats have everything provided so all you are responsible for is showing up and having a great time. Fishing is huge there. Every year a Blue Marlin tournament is held, and it's one of the biggest in the world.