If you're only going to be in the DE/MD resort areas for a week, you want to make the most of your short time there.
There are a few things that you must try so that you can truly say that you've experienced the best that this region has to offer. This list is my take on what is awesome about the DE/MD beaches:
1. Fractured Prune Doughnuts
With locations from Rehoboth to OCMD, you can start your day with a dozen or so of these deep-fried, amazing, circles of goodness.
2. Driving over the Indian River Inlet Bridge
You need to drive over this during the day to see the ocean on one side and the bay on the other. Drive over it again at night to see the cool, blue way that it's lit up.
3. Tanger Outlet Shopping
There are three Tanger locations in Rehoboth Beach and one in Ocean City. Try to pick a time to go that isn't on a weekend or when it's raining. This is some serious shopping.
4. Walk down Rehoboth Avenue (and surrounding streets)
So many unique stores and restaurants. Parking is sometimes tough to find, but keep circling and a space will open.
5. Sunset over the bay
Any spot will do, but some are nicer than others. Ropewalk in OCMD (82nd St.) offers a great view, but the best I've seen is from the pier on Northside Park (OCMD).
6. Thrasher's French Fries
I don't think I'd ever stand in line for these (many people do), but they are pretty good. Salt and malt vinegar are the only way to top these. Don't ask for ketchup - it's not available.
7. Ocean City Boardwalk
Even if you don't have kids, this is the best free entertainment you're going to find anywhere. Just sitting on a bench and people watching for an hour is sure to be interesting.
8. Mini Golf
You don't need kids for this either. In fact, kids go too slow and really kind of suck at this (c'mon let's be honest). Nothing wrong with a little friendly competition. Find one with lots of water features to make you feel cool.
9. Berlin, MD
This little town was once named "America's Coolest Small Town" by Budget Travel. I wouldn't say that it's "cool", but there are some nice shops, restaurants, and people. It's not far from Ocean City and it's a nice little excursion if you don't feel like sitting on the beach.
10. The Ocean
That's why you're here, right? Don't forget to visit it, plop a chair in front of it, worship it, and maybe even stand in front of it at night and look up at the stars and gaze in amazement at the beauty and enormity of it all.
There are a few things that you must try so that you can truly say that you've experienced the best that this region has to offer. This list is my take on what is awesome about the DE/MD beaches:
1. Fractured Prune Doughnuts
With locations from Rehoboth to OCMD, you can start your day with a dozen or so of these deep-fried, amazing, circles of goodness.
2. Driving over the Indian River Inlet Bridge
You need to drive over this during the day to see the ocean on one side and the bay on the other. Drive over it again at night to see the cool, blue way that it's lit up.
3. Tanger Outlet Shopping
There are three Tanger locations in Rehoboth Beach and one in Ocean City. Try to pick a time to go that isn't on a weekend or when it's raining. This is some serious shopping.
4. Walk down Rehoboth Avenue (and surrounding streets)
So many unique stores and restaurants. Parking is sometimes tough to find, but keep circling and a space will open.
5. Sunset over the bay
Any spot will do, but some are nicer than others. Ropewalk in OCMD (82nd St.) offers a great view, but the best I've seen is from the pier on Northside Park (OCMD).
6. Thrasher's French Fries
I don't think I'd ever stand in line for these (many people do), but they are pretty good. Salt and malt vinegar are the only way to top these. Don't ask for ketchup - it's not available.
7. Ocean City Boardwalk
Even if you don't have kids, this is the best free entertainment you're going to find anywhere. Just sitting on a bench and people watching for an hour is sure to be interesting.
8. Mini Golf
You don't need kids for this either. In fact, kids go too slow and really kind of suck at this (c'mon let's be honest). Nothing wrong with a little friendly competition. Find one with lots of water features to make you feel cool.
9. Berlin, MD
This little town was once named "America's Coolest Small Town" by Budget Travel. I wouldn't say that it's "cool", but there are some nice shops, restaurants, and people. It's not far from Ocean City and it's a nice little excursion if you don't feel like sitting on the beach.
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| Downtown Berlin, MD |
10. The Ocean
That's why you're here, right? Don't forget to visit it, plop a chair in front of it, worship it, and maybe even stand in front of it at night and look up at the stars and gaze in amazement at the beauty and enormity of it all.
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