Trimper Rides of Ocean City is much more than just a few carnival rides — it’s practically a full boardwalk entertainment district packed with classic attractions, thrill rides, vintage amusements, games, food, and historic landmarks. Some of the biggest highlights include:
- The legendary 1912 Herschell-Spillman Carousel — one of the oldest operating carousels in America with hand-carved animals and vintage band organ music.
- The famous “Tidal Wave” roller coaster — a towering looping coaster overlooking the Ocean City inlet.
- Classic rides like:
- Tilt-A-Whirl
- Himalaya
- Tea Cups
- Rock N Roll
- Endeavor
- Spinning Coaster
- Fun Slide
- Balloon rides for kids
- Indoor kiddie rides and antique attractions featuring vintage carnival memorabilia and historic amusement pieces.
- Bill Tracy dark attractions including:
- Pirate’s Cove fun house
- The Haunted House dark ride
Both are considered iconic classic American boardwalk attractions.
- Arcades including the famous Marty’s Playland with both retro and modern games.
- Carnival food and sweets including funnel cakes, fried treats, ice cream, boardwalk snacks, and candy shops.
- Inlet Village shopping and boardwalk entertainment surrounding the park.
What really makes Trimper’s unique is the mix of eras all in one place — you can ride a 100+ year-old carousel, walk through vintage fun houses from the 1960s, then jump onto modern thrill rides overlooking the Atlantic Ocean all within a few minutes. It’s one of the last true classic American seaside amusement parks still operating today.

