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Check in or drop bags, confirm parking rules, buy groceries and ice, then take a short Boardwalk orientation walk before dark. Resist booking every attraction the first night after a long Route 50 drive. Save Assateague and charter fishing for a fresher morning when you are not road-weary.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City · MDOT SHA
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
