Daytrip

Winterfest of Lights

Where:: Throughout Ocean City

When:: Nightly through Jan. 1

What:: The town lights up during this annual event. Visitors can take a train ride through a mile of more than 600,000 animated ornaments and village shops. There will also be musical entertainment on selected nights at Winterfest Village in Northside Park. Hours are 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays.

What's nearby:: If you want to make it a holiday, several Ocean City hotels are offering Thanksgiving packages. For example, the Fenwick Inn offers a three-night stay with breakfast and Thanksgiving buffet for $199 plus tax. Call 800-492-1873 or go to fenwickinn.com.

Information:: Call 410-250-0125 or go to ococean.com.