Ocean City, Maryland could easily be considered the most popular place to vacation for the entire Delmarva area in the summer. With swells of visitors reaching a half million each year, the resort town established around 1900 has exploded as a vacation destination in the past decades. Also, the construction of the Bay Bridge and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel in the 1960’s gave residents of the Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Virginia areas easy access to the resort, while annual migration to “OC” increased exponentially. This 10 mile stretch of surf boasts seafood, entertainment, and a tan to people of all ages. It is home to what seems like hundreds of hotels and motels, numerous big name seafood restaurants such as Phillips and Thrashers, The Roland E. Powell Convention Center, and infamous bars such as Seacrets. Ocean City sees a wide variety of people during the summer with annual events like the month long barrage of drunken teenagers during their “Senior Weeks,” families just taking their kids to the beach for a week, or even the dreaded “Bike Week.” I personally have gone down to Ocean City almost every summer for as long as I can remember, sometimes even more than once a year, and I strongly believe that Ocean City, Maryland plays a very significant role to a wide variety of people as a place to let loose and just have fun.
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I personally love ocean city and can't wait to go there again! You might want to see about clarifying what the "Delmarva" area is for those who aren't firmiliar to the term. Also "This 10 mile stretch of surf boasts seafood, entertainment, and a tan to people of all ages." Should be revised it confused me, and seemed a little strange maybe saying "This 10 mile stretch of beach and surf apeals tho those looking for seafood, entertainment and a tan." or soemthing like that. I love that you brought up dates as well as a little bit of history. I really thought this was a really good blog entry good job!
ReplyDeleteOcean City is such a beautiful place if you're there during the right time. Good essay, but maybe explain a little more why it is important to you as well as others.
ReplyDeleteOC is an awesome place. Only been one time but the best beach experience ive ever had. But you should definitely expand and give a lot more detail
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