• Countless year-round events and attractions in Ocean City provide visitors and groups with exciting options, year round. Following are a few attractions and activities in Ocean City that are ideal for groups looking to enjoy some fresh air and memorable experiences.
• The
Winterfest of
Lights runs through Jan. 1, 2023. The
festival features more than one million lights and animated displays set within
the 58-acre Northside Park.
• Tap into some new local excitement at Sinepuxent Brewing Company, one of the
region’s newest breweries. Located on a 17-acre farm, the facility features a
tasting room that stocks farmhouse ales produced onsite. Depending on the
season, groups can also pick strawberries and blueberries, feed goats and
partake in a variety of games.
• Ocean City's Performing Arts Center hosts concerts, dance, and theater performances throughout the year. Among upcoming events at the 1,200-seat venue
include The
Greatest Piano Man (Dec. 30) and R.E.S.P.E.C.T. — a Celebration of the Music
of Aretha Franklin (March 21).
• Planners can infuse their programs with ghoulish fun with
private tours led by Chesapeake Ghost
Walks. The company also offers Ghost Storytelling Sessions, led by a
trained storyteller, that can take place in any venue the planner chooses.
•
Ocean City eatery Liquid Assets
offers customized group menus with dishes including a meaty pot pie and local
flounder Rockefeller. An extensive beer, wine and cocktail menu complements the
culinary offerings.
• Just 15 minutes from
Ocean City is Berlin,
which Smithsonian named as one of the 20 Best Small Towns to Visit. Located
just 15 minutes from Ocean City. Among its attractions s are the Globe
Restaurant and Bar, the Burley Oak Brewing Company, and art strolls that take
place on the second Friday of every month.
• The OC Foodie Walking Tour takes groups on a tasty outing around Ocean City, diving into culinary traditions as well as the town’s rich history.
• The Ocean City Boardwalk is a scenic pathway that stretches from the southern point of Ocean City, running north for approximately 46 blocks. Known for its varied food offerings, arcades and rides (including multiple Ferris wheels and a carousel that dates to 1902), it’s a delightful place to stroll.
• Maryland's only ocean park is located on Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Sinepuxent Bay. Two miles of ocean beaches offer swimming, beachcombing, sunbathing, surfing and fishing. Groups can also canoe to secluded coves on the island’s bayside and spot deer and feral horses in the beautiful marsh areas.
•
Fishing and sightseeing charters are among the most popular outdoor activities
for groups visiting Ocean City. Attendees can find excitement on the water with
the Islander, a six-passenger, 26-foot Mako
Center Console boat available for fishing and scenic cruises. Planners can
arrange two- to four-hour excursions that depart from the Fisherman’s Marina in
West Ocean City.
• Groups can learn about the history of the U.S. Life Saving Service, a government agency dedicated to saving the lives of shipwrecked people in the late 19th and early 20th century, at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. The facility offers discounts on private tours for groups of 20 to 60.
• Golf enthusiasts won't want to miss taking a swing at Eagle's Landing,
a
renowned Ocean City golf course. The only Maryland course that's
certified as an Audubon Sanctuary, Eagle's Landing offers a noteworthy
mix of sporting activities and natural beauty, with views of both
Sinepuxent Bay and Assateague National Seashore.
The course is appropriate for players from beginner to pro, and
groups can make use of the Caddy Shack Café, which seats up to 130
people inside and 40 on the outside deck.
• The destination's appeal to golfers is legendary. And now, the
destination’s new resident golf expert, former golf pro and current golf
broadcaster David Feherty, is making it easier for visitors to discover the
best places to tee off, with his own online
guide to great golf experiences in and around Ocean City. His new video on the official
Ocean City YouTube channel can be used to build attendee excitement for the
destination.
• Ocean City's prime oceanfront location makes fishing charters
a natural choice for many groups, especially during the peak fishing months from May to September. Among the many options for private charters is Tortuga Fishing, which operates a 54-foot, 42-passenger boat. Even those
not interested in fishing can enjoy the views during private party and sightseeing cruises.
• Talbot Street Watersports offers an 80-minute cruise along the region's coastal bays. Guests
can view wild ponies and bird species, visit a marine animal "touch park" and enjoy the scenery of Assateague Island, a 37-mile-long barrier island. Private sailings for up to 80 guests are accommodated.
• Planners can infuse their programs with artistic vibes at The Art League of Ocean City Center for the Arts, which features a spacious, two-story gallery, a pottery studio, art library and five working artist studios. The work of regional and local artists is the focus of the exhibits here and facility rentals are available.