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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Ocean City is a place where many people own beach homes and also where many...
Last edited: 26 July 2006
History 
Courtesy of the Ocean City Historical Museum 1735 Simpson Avenue (same building...
Last edited: 02 May 2006
Recommended Reading 
There is so much to see and do in Ocean City and on the Jersey Shore that a...
Last edited: 26 July 2006
Tourist Board Info 
There are quite a few websites on the internet that are dedicated to Ocean...
Last edited: 26 July 2006
Island Etiquette -- Do's and Dont's 
Most visitors to Ocean City would believe that, once Labor Day passes, the town...
Last edited: 16 October 2008
Ocean City:Then & Now 
Chris' Restaurant and Docks- Part 2-now included 1920s-2008-Part 1-Changes in...
Last edited: 20 October 2009
Trivia & Fun Facts 
 Part 2- Popular long standing boardwalk  businesses-In business at least...
Last edited: 01 September 2008
Trivia & Fun Facts 
Did you know that Playland once had a bowling alley? Simms was once a fancy...
Last edited: 14 July 2008
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Arriving & Departing 
Many of the people who frequent Ocean City – either for a one-time vacation or...
Last edited: 26 July 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
When visitors to Ocean City are ready for a break from sunbathing and walking...
Last edited: 26 July 2006
Events & Festivals 
In Ocean City, there are events, festivals and/or happenings on-going all year...
Last edited: 26 July 2006
Family Travel 
Ocean City has many, many activities and amusement parks that are perfect for...
Last edited: 26 July 2006
First-time Visitors 
Never before visited Ocean City? It’s hard to describe the area in just a few...
Last edited: 26 July 2006
Museums & Attractions 
There are a couple of museums in Ocean City which are often visited by...
Last edited: 26 July 2006
Shopping 
In addition to the world famous boardwalk, Ocean City , NJ has a fabulous...
Last edited: 02 September 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
There are lots of wonderful restaurants in Ocean City. There is a comprehensive...
Last edited: 17 July 2008
Luigi's Italian Restaurant 
Luigi's Italian Restaurant is very reasonable and family friendly. Its been in...
Last edited: 14 December 2009
Mack & Manco Pizza 
Terrific pizza!  The 9th St. pizzeria has been doing business for over 40...
Last edited: 13 September 2008
Pisa Pizza 
Pisa Pizza has been on the boardwalk for over 30 years. Any type of pizza you...
Last edited: 04 January 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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