We are taking a family vacation the end of July to Ocean City, MD, any recommendations as to what not to miss while we are there? Best restaurants??

Harpoon Hannah's. Windows on the Bay. Nantucket.

Two more restaurants. The Hobbitt. Reflections.

Any opinions regarding the best crab imperial in town?

There's a good number of miniature golf courses along the main drag. In addition there's three amusement parks for kids there, one on 35th st (I think) and two others down on the boardwalk.

As for crab imperial I'd probably say Crisfields or (my favorite for crab cakes, cream of crab soup) Crab Alley. It's in West Ocean City. Just cross Rt 50 again heading west and turn left onto Golf Course Road. It's about two or three blocks down on the right. The food (and crabs) are good!!

Take a 45 minute drive west to Salisbury and go to the Salisbury Zoo. Nice nice. (not to big... not too small) Next to the zoo is a lovely park. They used to have paddle boats too. Also, be sure to spend the day in Assateague. Beach if less crowded then Ocean City. "Wild" ponies roam around. be sure to get the kids the book Misty of Chincoteague to read. It's about the wild ponies. There is a state park there and also the national park.

Thank you! I think I will take your idea regarding the book. The children will LOVE the wild ponies!