7 days in Ocean City Itinerary

One of the country's favorite vacation resorts, Ocean City draws nearly 8 million visitors annually with its oceanfront boardwalk, clean beaches, and amusement parks.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Ocean City Boardwalk and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Change things up with these side-trips from Ocean City: Ocean City Boardwalk (in Ocean City), Dewey Beach (in Dewey Beach) and Lewes (Lewes Beach & Cape Henlopen State Park). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Ocean City Beach, stroll through Rehoboth Beach Public Beach, find something for the whole family at Trimper's Rides and Amusement Park, and immerse yourself in nature at Assateague State Park.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Ocean City trip planner.

Philadelphia to Ocean City is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in August, and nighttime lows around 67°F.