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Late afternoon before dinner and midweek mornings often beat prime after-dark Saturday queues. Rain delays can create post-storm rushes when tracks reopen. Extreme midday heat makes paved pits uncomfortable even when lines look short.
Sources: Visit Ocean City
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.
