The name says it all: Ocean City. Vacationers from Maryland and Washington D.C. frequent this popular 10-mile stretch of the coast, although dealing with beachgoer traffic on the Bay Bridge is something of a hassle. That annual summer trek is made anyway because the three-mile boardwalk and ocean waters just lure you in on those hot, humid summer days.
The boardwalk has plenty of sights and sounds to fill the senses. This is especially true as you approach the Trimper Rides and Amusement Park. Located on the southern part of the boardwalk, it’s celebrating 130 years as one of the longest-operating amusement parks in America. A living museum, Trimper Rides has rides from bygone years. The founder, Daniel Trimper, purchased a 1902 carousel that’s still in use today and is claimed to be the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country. The Ferris wheel, haunted house, and balloon ride are but some of the rides that have withstood the test of time and the elements.
