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5 Reasons to Spend Thanksgiving in Ocean City
By Jessica BauerOctober 28, 20213 min read
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Make a New Tradition, or Celebrate an Old One
Winterfest, obviously
Winterfest of Lights
Winterfest starts at Thanksgiving and it's one of the biggest and coolest light displays on the East Coast. Spend some time in the Winter Wonderland created by the town as part of its Winterfest Village. Even if you can't make it down for Thanksgiving, the Winterfest experience alone is worth the trip. Get some cocoa, take a walk, meet the big guy. You know, the usual.
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Expand your Thanksgiving Menu
Who can resist salty seaside oysters?
Start a new tradition by adding some of the fresh local seafood available in Ocean City every fall. Try O\oyster stuffing or shrimp cocktail. Joe from the Shrimp Boat stays open during the holidays to deliver (or have people pick up) some of their favorite seafood. The point is, if seafood isn't part of your tradition you can make it one. If it is, we know a guy:
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Get out and enjoy all nature has to offer
Assateague Island ponies
Fall at the beach is quieter with wide open beaches and lots of wildlife. Get out and do some exploring, maybe have a photo adventure or just walk along and enjoy the quiet.
Find a new place to stay
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You Can Stay Connected
If you're out of town but wish you weren't, you can connect with other Ocean City lovers on our Facebook page. Recently we were talking about traditions there, so feel free to join the conversation.
About Jessica Bauer
Jessica is a creative through and through. She loves creating from sun up to sun down. She is an artist, a friend, a mom, a wife, and whatever other hat she might wear in a day. You might find Jessica with a camera or sketch pad in the local area, but you might find her far and away as she loves to travel. If you see her say, hi and give her dog/baby, Joey a hello too since they usually travel together!
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