Events and Happenings, Fun at the Beach
Why Ocean City Should Be Your Resort Destination
November 15, 2011 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment
Ocean City At It's Finest
Ocean City’s Trophy Mantel
- America’s Most Affordable Fun City, Bloomberg Business Week, 2011
- Top 10 Best Boardwalks, National Geographic, 2011
- Second Most Popular Beach in the U.S. , The Daily Beast, 2011
- Yahoo Travel Top 10 Family Destination, 2011
- Top 10 Amusement Parks & Boardwalk in the U.S., Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice, 2011
- OC Air Show: American Bus Association Top 100 Event in North America 2011
- Winterfest of Light: American Bus Association Top 100 Events in North America, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Sunfest: Ranked No. 1 Traditional Art & Craft Show in the nation by Sushine Artist Magazine, 2011, 2010; ranked No. 3 in 2006, 2009
- Springfest: Ranked No. 10 Traditional Art & Craft Show in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, 2011: ranked No. 11, 2009
- Ten Best U.S. Boardwalks, Sherman Travel, 2010
- Natural Resources Defense Council Five-Star Rating for cleanliness and safety of beach water, 2008, 2009
- Top 50 Motorcoach Destinations, National Motorcoach Network Inc. 2008
- Ten Best U.S. Beaches by Woman’s Day Online, 2007
- Art’s Alive: The National Recreation and Park Association’s prestigious Dorothy Mullen National Arts & Humanities Award, which honors the most innovative and effective arts and humanities program in the nation. 2007
- One of America’s “Best Seaside Strolls”, Reader’s Digest 2006
- AAA Top Member Auto Travel Destination, 2003, 2006
- Beach Buddy 2004; One of four beaches recognized by the National Resource Defense Council for environmental achievements
- Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Prime Site Award. Facilities & Destinations Magazine, 2995, 2006
- Eagle’s Landing Golf Course; First place in 2004 & 2005, nationwide Audubon International Bird Count
- “One of the 10 Great Places to Have Fun on the Boardwalk”, USA Today, 2005
- “Top 10 Family-Favorite Beach Towns in the Country” by the readers of FamilyFun Magazine, 2005.
- Winterfest of Lights: Ranked No. 2 in America Online City’s Guide’s Top 11 Lighting Displays in the Country, 2005
- One of the “Best Boardwalks in America”, The Travel Channel, 2004
- All-America City, 2001, National Civic League
Not convinced yet? Come & experience Ocean City for yourself.
