Ocean City's Petticoat Power Walking Tour

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Tour Highlights

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum

Start at the 1891 life-saving station, filled with shipwreck stories, old-time swimsuits, and the original surfboat.

Trail of the Whispering Giant

See a giant carved tribute to the Assateague people, who fished this coast long before the resort.

Henry's Hotel

Hear how Charles and Emma Henry gave Black travelers and famous musicians a welcoming place to stay during segregation.

Dolle's Candyland

Smell the saltwater taffy at a family candy shop that has been a Boardwalk favorite for over a century.

Atlantic Hotel

Stand outside the hotel that started it all when it opened on July 4, 1875.

Firefighters Memorial

Learn about the great fire of 1925, when firefighters cut holes in the frozen bay to pump water.

Plim Plaza Hotel

See the last link to the Petticoat Regime, built on Rosalie Shreve's 1894 Plimhimmon Hotel.

Thrasher's French Fries

End with a bucket of vinegar-soaked fries at a Boardwalk institution since 1929.

Is This Tour Right for You?

Perfect if you:

Love history and fascinating stories

What To explore at your own pace

prefer a private experience

What to avoid expensive group tours

Maybe not if you:

Don't have a phone

Like to follow the tour guide

Don't like stories

Don't like to go at your own pace

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Ocean City walking tour take?

The walk takes about an hour. Plan extra time if you want to visit the museums or stop for taffy and fries.

Does the tour work without cell service?

Yes. Download the tour before you go, and it runs completely offline using your phone's GPS.

Can I pause the tour or explore at my own pace?

Yes. This is a fully self-guided tour—pause anytime to visit a museum, browse the Boardwalk shops, or snap a photo with the whale, and press play when you're ready to keep going.

Are there admission fees at any of the stops?

Only at the museums. The Life-Saving Station Museum was about $6 for adults at the time this tour was made, with a combo ticket for the Museum of Ocean City Annex. Check current prices before you go.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at the Life-Saving Station Museum at the south end of the Boardwalk near the inlet, and ends at Thrasher's French Fries on the Boardwalk.

Where should I park?

There's a public lot next to the Life-Saving Station Museum at the inlet. It's paid in season, so check the rates when you arrive.

Is the walk easy?

Yes. The route is flat and follows the Boardwalk and downtown sidewalks.

Is this tour appropriate for kids?

Yes. Kids love the Boardwalk, the candy shop, the whale sculpture, and the fries at the end.

When is the best time to take the tour?

Mornings are cooler and less crowded in summer. The museum is open daily from May through October and on weekends the rest of the year.

Is this tour only about women's history?

The Petticoat Regime is the main story, but you'll also hear about the Assateague people, shipwrecks, segregation, fires, and the Boardwalk's famous food.