3 Places to Learn Something New in Ocean City

A long-standing tradition, Springfest kicks off the summer season around Mother's Day, with an emphasis on local dishes, handicrafts, and live music. The various events are spread across 4 circus tents raised for the occasion in the Inlet parking lot at the south section of Ocean City's boardwalk. Bookending the summer season is Sunfest in September – 4 days of eating, dancing, games, and entertainments.

As Ocean City grew into a popular vacation town, lifeguard stands popped up along the shore. You can see those wooden towers placed at intervals almost every other block along the entire 10 miles of beach, and the lifeguards are always happy to provide information on local conditions and safety tips. 

To learn more about the Town Beach Patrol and its proud history, visit the Life Saving Station Museum on the Inlet. The museum hosts rotating exhibits and maintains a permanent collection of memorabilia from the early days of the resort. Kids love the aquarium room, and the daily history and science lessons squeeze a little learning into the summer vacation.