New Year's Eve Celebration: Ocean City, MD

New Year's Eve Celebration: Ocean City, MD

Trip Duration: 3 Days

 

 

Trip Inclusions:

• Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, & 2 Dinners

• Tour Director Overnight accomodations

• Deluxe motorcoach transportation

• Baggage handling and related gratuties

• Taxes

 

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Forgotten Fifty Distillery

Discover the captivating world of cocktails and handcrafted spirits at Forgotten Fifty Distillery. Enjoy lunch, followed by a fascinating distillery tour and tasting of their expertly crafted libations. Then, unleash your creativity with a fun session led by local artists to design your own wine or champagne glass.

 

Winterfest of Lights

Experience the magic of Winterfest of Lights in Ocean City, MD, where thousands of sparkling holiday lights and animated displays line the illuminated, paved park paths. Begin your journey at the Winterfest Entrance Pavilion, setting the stage for a spectacular holiday experience. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate by a cozy bonfire, enjoy interactive games, create crafts, and browse for unique treasures at the charming gift shop. Don’t miss the chance to capture memories with Santa Claus or snap photos with interactive displays scattered throughout the park. At the heart of this winter wonderland stands the stunning 50-foot Christmas tree, lighting up the night.

 

Harriet Tubman Museum

Discover the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman at the Harriet Tubman Museum in downtown Cambridge, just miles from her birthplace in Dorchester County. This small but impactful museum celebrates the courage, strength, and determination of this iconic Underground Railroad "conductor" through exhibits, a short film, and a resource area. Outside, a striking mural of Tubman has drawn national acclaim for its powerful depiction of her legacy. Nearby, the historic Bucktown Store, where Tubman sustained her life-changing head injury, stands as a rare relic from her era. Step into Tubman’s world and experience history firsthand as certified guides provide vivid insights into her early life. Just minutes away, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitors Center offers a modern interpretation of her story, completing an unforgettable journey into the life and legacy of this remarkable woman.

 

New Year's Eve Celebration

Ring in the New Year at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront in Ocean City, MD, with an unforgettable celebration featuring delicious food, lively entertainment, and plenty of fun! Enjoy dueling pianos, a DJ, and dancing, along with a premium open bar offering liquor, beer, wine, mixers, soda, and a champagne toast at midnight. Indulge in an antipasto station, crudité platter, mussels, salad, rolls, shrimp cocktail, and a main buffet with a carving station featuring top-round brisket, chicken marsala, penne with crab, vegetable medley, mashed potatoes, assorted desserts, and fresh fruit, followed by a midnight sandwich bar starting at 11 PM (menu subject to change). Attire is casual—come as you wish for a New Year’s Eve to remember!

 

Berlin, MD

Discover the charm of Berlin, Maryland, a historic town on the Eastern Shore just 10 minutes from Ocean City. Known for its stunning Victorian architecture and commitment to environmental stewardship, Berlin is a vibrant community brimming with arts, culture, and entertainment.

 

 

Meal Information:

 

Lunch on Day One is included at Forgotten Fifty Distillery. Choices are:

Menu is TBD.

 

Dinner on Day One is included at The Bonfire Restaurant.

Dinner is served buffet-style and features carved prime rib & au jus, steamed & fried shrimp, London broil, salmon, fried oysters, pulled pork, honey-glazed ham, BBQ baby back ribs, house-smoked brisket, mussels in garlic sauce, crab dip, clam strips, broiled crawfish, fried chicken, meatballs, seafood pasta, BBQ beef, buffalo wings, sausage & peppers, BBQ chicken, baked chicken, delicious soups, a fresh salad bar, a large selection of side dishes, and decadent homemade desserts.

 

Lunch on Day Two is included at Suicide Bridge Restaurant. Choices are:

Menu is TBD.

 

Dinner on Day Two is included at Holiday Inn Oceanfront at the New Year's Eve Celebration

Dinner will be served buffet style an dincludes an antipasto station, crudité platter, mussels, salad, rolls, shrimp cocktail, and a main buffet with a carving station featuring top-round brisket, chicken marsala, penne with crab, vegetable medley, mashed potatoes, assorted desserts, and fresh fruit, followed by a midnight sandwich bar starting at 11 PM

The celebrartion also features a premium open bar offering liquor, beer, wine, mixers, soda, and a champagne toast at midnight.

 

Menus are subject to change

 

 

Accessibility:

The Winterfest of Lights offers a magical stroll along paved park pathways. Standard wheelchairs and mobility devices are available for rent on-site.

 

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD

 

The hotel features an indoor pool and fitness room. Guest rooms include a kitchenette with a full-size fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, and iron/board.