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  With the beautiful beaches and fun attractions, Ocean City, New Jersey makes for one of America's greatest resort areas. Visitors can enjoy taking their family for a swim in the ocean, a walk on the boardwalk or dining at some of the finest restaurants in New Jersey. There are many family oriented places to stay during a visit. Ocean City also offers many activities for children to enjoy.
  
  

Playland's Castaway Cove

• With thrill rides, go karts and a golf course, Playland's Castaway Cove is a dream place for children. They can enjoy the 11 thrill rides including the gravitron, hurricane, python and more. If kids prefer a family ride, they will enjoy over 19 different rides. The rides range from the Ferris wheel and tilt-a-whirl to the helicopters and hot air balloons. Playland offers two 19-hole golf courses both with a different theme. Visitors can also enjoy the Go Kart Speedway, where they can race with many different people on the newly purchased go karts. An arcade room is available with many different games. Many different concession stands are available to choose from while visiting Playland Castaway Cove. Playland's Castaway Cove is closed seasonally. It usually reopens starting in April on the weekends.
  
  Playland's Castaway Cove
  10th and Boardwalk
  Ocean City, NJ 08226
  boardwalkfun.com
  
  

Gillian's Island Waterpark

• Slides, golf, lazy river and sun make for fun for all children. Gillian's Island Waterpark opens Memorial Day weekend. Families can enjoy the many different slides, including the serpentine slides and splash down falls. If kids enjoy tubing down the slides, they will enjoy the Skypond Journey. Little children can enjoy Lil Buc's Bay. It has raining palm trees, slides, lighthouse and a fort. There is also room for families to pull up a chair in the shallow water. Those who are looking to just recline will love the long lazy river. The Cabana Club is available for a private cabana for the family. Guests will enjoy the ceiling fan, chairs and a curtain for privacy. Adventure golf is also available in Gillian's Island Waterpark.
  
  Gillian's Island Waterpark
  Plymouth Place and Boardwalk
  Ocean City, NJ 08226
  609-399-0483
  gillianswaterpark.com
  
  

Gillian's Wonderland Pier

• Gillian's Wonderland Pier has rides for every family member. Families can enjoy the indoor rides which include the carousel, balloon ride and wet boats. Those who prefer more adventure will want to go to the lower deck rides. These rides include the sling shot, Moby dick and bumper boats. On Gillian's Fun Deck, children will enjoy rides, such as the kite flier, sizzler and glass house. More rides are available on the Midway section. These rides are more for children, they include tilt-a-whirl, mini scooters and little wheel. Gillian's Wonderland Pier is open seasonally. The season will start at the last week of March, opening only on weekends. Tickets can be purchased online or on location.
  
  Gillian's Wonderland Pier
  600 Boardwalk
  Ocean City, NJ 08226
  609-399-7082
  gillians.com