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The Boardwalk is oceanfront resort heritage; Coastal Highway carries mid-century motel and retail expansion on the bayside grid. Both tell 20th-century growth stories from different angles. Bayside connectors link the narratives on foot or bike where marked.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Visit 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.
