Amusements, Activities and Free Things to Do

Several major amusement parks, arcades, and water parks dominate the Ocean City landscape.

Amusement Parks and Arcades

Trimper’s Rides and Marty’s Playland are on the Boardwalk near the Inlet. Trimper’s features one of the world’s oldest carousels, The Tidal Wave roller coaster, and a huge array of other favorite indoor and outdoor rides. Marty’s Playland features carnival and video games in its arcade.

Jolly Roger parks feature varieties of fun at two ocean city locations: at 30th St. and the Boardwalk Pier. It has five distinct worlds - Jolly Roger at 30th St., Speedworld’s race tracks and arcades, Jungle Golf, Treasure Golf, Splash Mountain, and Jolly Roger at the Pier.

Frontier Town is a Western theme park and waterpark 4 mi.south of OC on Rt. 611. The Western park features pony rides, Indian and can can shows, gun fights, rodeos, and more. Its waterpark and golf areas features a water slide, pool, water sprays, and mini-golf.

Baja/Grand Prix Amusements are 2 parks located 1 mile west of OC on Rt. 50. Baja Amusements features Go Karts, bumper boats, kiddie rides, and miniature golf. Grand Prix Amusements includes Go Karts, bumper boats, kiddie rides, batting cages, and a climbing wall.

Other Fun Spots

While you are trying to schedule your time in Ocean City, don’t forget these ideas.

Boat Trips and Excursions

• Duckaneer
• Pirate Adventures
• The Happy Hooker
• OC Rocket
• OC Screamer
• Explorer Nature Cruise
• Sea Rocket
• OC Thriller

Active Fun

• Laser Tag
• Paint Ball
• Shorebird Games
• Bike Rentals
• Day trips
• Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum
• OC Life-Saving Station Museum
• The Ward Museum
• Miniature Golf

Free Things To Do

• Movies on the Beach
• Saturday Life-Saving Museum programs
• Family Beach Olympics
• Concerts on the Beach
• Bonfires on the Beach
• OC Beach Patrol Competition
• July 4 Celebration

More Free Stuff to Enjoy solo or with the Family

• Fly a kite
• Build a sandcastle
• Beach volleyball
• Roller blade
• Have a treasure hunt
• Enjoy the beach and boardwalk
• Fish
• Crab
• Bicycle
• Canoe
• Walk