If you ever wondered what it would be like to live out your favorite small-town holiday movie, then you must add Berlin, MD to your list of places to discover in the month of December. Voted “America’s Coolest Small Town,” Berlin embraces a historic charm that will create a divine holiday experience. Walk through a community of welcoming, locally-owned shops and businesses, whimsical lights, music to lift your spirits, eccentric arts, and so much more to enlighten your holiday season.
Kick off the holiday season the day after Thanksgiving with the annual Ice Ice Berlin & Tree Lighting event. Stroll through historic streets downtown and check out the artistically carved ice sculptures by artist, Eric Cantine. On that same day, the town lights their community tree at 6 pm. At this free event, locally-owned businesses will be open at a later hour, so it’s a perfect time to experience what downtown Berlin is all about. The 50th ‘Golden Anniversary’ Berlin Christmas Parade is happening a week after on December 2nd at 7 pm. The community of Berlin completely fills the streets to celebrate local organizations and businesses with 80+ floats, dance teams, marching bands, fire companies, and other members of the community.
If I couldn’t convince you well enough that Berlin is the most endearing town to spend your holiday season in, how about a carriage ride? Starting December 3rd at the town’s Visitor’s Center, Berlin Carriage Rides are happening every weekend for the entire month. Better yet, they’re free! Sit back, relax, and soak in all the magic the town radiates this time of the year.
Moving closer to the shore, the Winterfest of Lights makes a comeback this year happening right now through January 2nd. Wander through a remarkable array of sparkling lights while sipping on a hot chocolate. After your tranquil walk through this winter wonderland, take a photo with Santa and visit the gift shop inside a heated area. On New Year’s Eve, the Winterfest will have exhilarating fireworks at midnight to ring in the new year. This annual event is a treasure in Ocean City during the holidays, you can’t miss it! Approaching near, the Ocean City Christmas Parade is happening on December 4th. Festive floats, bands, antique cars, DJs, ice-skating, and photos with Santa himself will get you in the yuletide mood!
We invite you to spend your holiday season in an enchanting town on the Eastern Shore.
As you step outside your door in the early morning, there is a familiar sensation that overcomes you. Leaves crinkle at your footstep, the evocative scent of a faint campfire and the feeling of a chill that brings you comfort. Aimless strolls on the beach are nothing but a solitary vacation to ease the mind. At that moment, Ocean City and its locals know that autumn season is no longer creeping, but fully in session and tends to stick around for a while.
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September closes the door on the lively summer season Ocean City offers, but October rings in a solitary, blissful time of year known by the locals as ‘Second Season’. Where the soft sandy beaches are quiet and sweeping, Ocean City still ensures an experience during the Fall that will fulfill your need for a beach getaway. Relish in a refreshing dip in the sparkling cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the wide-open beaches that have been warming up all year for you. ‘Second ...read more
One whiff of that salty sea breeze, and all of a sudden, the warm days as a kid splashing around in the ocean and building sandcastles on the shore comes rushing back to you. There you are, filling up buckets with sand and running back and forth with water to aid in the creation of your masterpiece. Sculpting extravagant sandcastles is a childhood dream. How many towers could you build up? OH, and do not forget the mote!
But who says sandcastles are just for kids! Randy Hofman is a ...read more
Planning your vacation to the beach has been a long time in the making. You’ve got the car packed, the playlist queued and you are ready to get a little Mud on the Tires out on the open road. Cruising into town, you smell the sweet aroma of the salty ocean breeze.
Vacation mode: Crushin’ It.
After soaking up the sun, Working on a Tan, it’s time to find your Southern Comfort Zone at the beach and create those special Little Moments you’ll never forget. Who’s ready to Start ...read more
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Maryland’s favorite beach destination, Ocean City, Maryland, is beginning to slow down from the busy summer season into the meandering warm days and crisp evenings that welcome late summertime and early Fall. It’s a wonderful time to wander the uncrowded beach in search of the perfect shell, go for a swim while the ocean waters are still at their warmest, or take a bike ride on the wide open 3-mile ...read more
Take a good look at the above photo, the one of people enjoying the beach and ocean. The sun and the sand. That picture was taken in late October and those folks are doing the same things as they would in the summer just with more space to move around. If year’s past give us any indication, we are in for another beautiful Indian Summer. Indian Summer you ask, never heard of it? Simply the best way to describe it is ‘ahhhh.’ You would be surprised at the amount of opinions and ...read more
Travelers love to travel, that’s why they do it. They also love a clean comfortable stay with their loved ones. It’s part of the whole travel experience. To be able to enjoy a region and it’s attractions while experiencing the comforts of home with the luxuries and wonder that a hotel property provides. And that includes everything from crisp pillow cases to an inviting lobby to a clean private oceanfront balcony to the accommodating in house restaurant to the manicured guarded ...read more
With everyone spending more time at home we thought we’d share recipes from some of our restaurants most popular dishes. This week’s entry into the cookbook is from Marlin Moon’s Chef Gary Beach’s own sister’s recipe: ‘Sista’s Shrimp & Grits.’ We’re sensing a family theme here : )
Also in the cookbook is Harrison’s Harbor Watch’s Clams Casino, Gary Beach’s (of Marlin Moon) ‘Mom’s Shrimp’ and The Caribbean Pool Bar’s Banana Cabana (think rum). Please check back to catch all the ...read more
With schools being closed and all of us staying closer to home we thought we would create a coloring book for children (or kids at heart) to have fun with. Thank you and please everyone be safe. You can download the book here: Coloring Book
Ocean City invites you to take a break from those winter blues and celebrate the world of pop culture fandom!
More than a million holiday lights sparkle throughout the town, creating an experience that has won national awards.
Three days of soul-filled music January 12th through the 14th!
Jay Leno performs live at the Ocean City Convention Center on May 16th, 2024!
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