We’re always a little sad when summer ends in Ocean City, but Labor Day gives us one last weekend to celebrate the carefree days, splashing in the surf as the sun shines brightly down from above. Offering a summer adventure that will help you face the cold and dark days of winter that are just around the corner, when your life’s journey brings you to our doorstep for your long holiday weekend, choosing our Coastal Resort Rentals to come home to every evening of your stay will be one more bright spot in a weekend (or longer) filled with many. This guide to the top must-do Labor Day activities you can enjoy during your wonderful Maryland vacation will give you something to look forward to in the days and weeks that lead up to the holiday weekend.
Exploring our Boardwalk
The history of our Ocean City Boardwalk makes it even more fascinating, especially as its humble beginnings consisted of nothing more than some boards that local hotel owners laid across the sand for their guests, picking them back up again at high tide, all the way back in 1902. Eventually, a permanent boardwalk was built, and today it is the second biggest draw for visitors who come in from all over the world. (Obviously, the beach is the first) Offering amusement park rides, including the historic 1912 Herschel-Spillman Carousel, delicious restaurants (Coastal Salt is one of our faves), and the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum, spending a day on this 3-mile long boardwalk may be the most fun you have had in a while!
Beach Day for the Win
No matter what the question, the answer is always going to be a day at the beach, of course, and our Ocean City Beaches provide all that you hoped a beach would. Soft sands, with the right water to sand ratio, can become a sandcastle you will be proud to have constructed, warm waters will tickle your toes as you walk along shore’s edge and for those who are looking for adventures that fall on the wild side, Island Parasail, 2107 Herring Way, offers the opportunity to fly over the water, while tethered to a boat below you and a colorful sail above you. After the sun sets, with the proper permits, a bonfire on the beach can be the perfect way to end your day of sun, sand, and surf, and if you rent one of our beachfront escapes, you can easily end every day this way!
Casting Lines in the Deep Blue
A deep sea fishing expedition is the dream of many anglers, especially those who like the idea of catching the trophy fish or even a shark or two, and Chasin Tides Charters is a company that can help make your fishing dreams come true. Based at 300 Dorchester Street and offering a large number of fishing trips, including 12, 18, and 24-hour Offshore Trolling Trips, their shark adventures end in July, so if this interests you, be sure to book a return visit to Ocean City next summer! Their wreck fishing trips are also an exciting adventure as you travel to sunken ships, submarines, and even tanks to fish for the sea life that have made their homes in these artificial reefs. Black seabass, flounder, and triggerfish are the types of fish you will catch in this area, perhaps enjoying a hearty seafood feast at the end of the day!
Well, That’s Odd!
When traveling with children, it can be difficult to find adventures that all ages enjoy, but a visit to the Ripley’s Believe it or Not museum proves that it can be done. Located at 401 S Atlantic Avenue, the exhibits inside this museum are wacky, whimsical, and weird, and may include shrunken human heads and rare animal skeletons. Also offering a mirror maze that can take some effort to find your way through as well as a vortex tunnel, there is always something interesting going on at this fun-derful museum that should not be skipped!
Gorge Yourself on a Seafood Diet
You may or may not already know that Maryland crabs are considered the best in the world, and we encourage our guests to get out there and do as much crab crackin’ as you can, starting with a delicious meal at BLU Crabhouse & Raw Bar. Located at 2305 Philadelphia Avenue, this family-owned seafood restaurant understands the importance of the work they do and that is going to be obvious with every bite you take! Featuring stunning views of the bay (you will momentarily lose your ability to say words when the sun sets), we can’t tell you what to order, but we can suggest that you at least try the crabs!
Barbecues, Game Nights, and Sunset Watching Parties on the Balconies
The family-style adventures you enjoy in our Coastal Resort Rentals may be when your favorite memories are made. Reserve the holiday hideaway that fits your needs and engage in family barbecues, game nights, and sunset watching parties as waves crash against sandy shores below the balcony of your beachfront condo!
