Things to do in Atlantic City
Abescon Lighthouse
Atlantic City's historic Absecon Lighthouse, the tallest of New Jersey's lights, still boasts its original First-Order Fresnel lens. Visitors can climb its 228 steps for a spectacular view. Open Thursday – Monday 11 am – 4pm; July & August daily 10am – 5pm. Stop in and check out our museum exhibits, and shop in the Keeper's house! Find Best Western Atlantic City lodging nearby. Call 609-449-1360 for more information.
31 S. Rhode Island Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City Art Center on Garden Pier
Experience high quality artworks in a beautiful setting. The Atlantic City Art Center is a three-gallery 2500 square foot exhibition space on a pier over the Atlantic Ocean on the Atlantic City. The small gift shop is open daily 10am – 4pm. Free admission and parking. Call 609-347-5837 for more information.
The Boardwalk at New Jersey Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City Boardwalk
On June 26, 1870, the first section of the Atlantic City Boardwalk opened along the New Jersey beach. Dr. Jonathan Pitney and civil engineer Richard Osborne began developing the area on Absecon Island in 1850. Beautiful beaches, fresh sea air, luxurious hotels, fine restaurants, alluring shops, and a connecting railroad line from Camden, New Jersey drew visitors from all over the world. Atlantic City soon became a popular summer resort and winter health spa. Alexander Boardman, a railroad conductor, conceived the idea of constructing a boardwalk as a means of keeping sand out of the railroad cars and hotels. The city used its tax revenues to build an eight-foot-wide temporary wooden walkway from the beach into town, which could be dismantled during the winter. The Best Western is located one block from the Boardwalk and Beaches of Atlantic City.
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies Hockey Club
Enjoy ice hockey at it's finest. Atlantic City's championship team will provide you and your family with a great evening of affordable fun and excitement. Tickets for the 2002-2003 season are on sale NOW! Located at Boardwalk Hall Call 609-348-7825 for more information.
Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall
After a 90 million dollar renovation, Atlantic City's historic hall as become the regions premier sporting and special events arena. Check out the variety of concerts, shows, and events coming soon. Call 609-348-7000 for more information.
2310 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City Convention Center
The Center is "Your Northeast Business Address." Opening May 1, 1997, it contains 500,000 square feet of contiguous space, more on one floor than any other convention center from Atlanta through Boston. As one of the largest and most sophisticated facilities of its kind in the nation, the Atlantic City Convention Center was erected at a cost of $268 million. This makes it not only the largest, but also the most expensive building ever constructed in Atlantic City's history. Call 609-449-2000 for more information.
One Ocean Way, Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City Cruises
Atlantic City Cruises aboard Cruisin 1 offers daily skyline, marine mammal, and calm water cruise adventures. We delight you for private parties and corporate outings too! Call 609-347-7600 for more information.
800 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City Dance Theater
Instruction in Dance and Theatre Arts... Atlantic City Dance Theatre Mini-Workshop Company performing for schools, colleges, special events and charitable events. Winner, 1999 Governor's Award for website, Multi-Cultural Tourism Award for "Rising Waves of Dance." Call 609-345-0079 for more information.
Atlantic City Hilton
The Hilton is one of the more elegant casinos in Atlantic City and is adorned by Italian marble and imported beveled gold glass. With seven restaurants, the hotel has numerous facilities including shops, a salon, a health spa and 804 guest rooms and suites. The Atlantic City Hilton is known for its quality service and extraordinary entertainment and is conveniently located along the historic Boardwalk of the world famous resort. Call 800-257-8677 for more information.
Boston and Pacific Avenues, Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City Historical Museum
The Historical Museum presents the culturally diverse exciting history of Atlantic City with vintage photographs, local artifacts and a video presentation. Free admission and parking. Call 609-347-5839 for more information.
Boardwalk at New Jersey Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City Surf Professional Baseball Club
The AC Surf is a professional baseball club within the Atlantic League. Enjoy the thrills and excitement of affordable family entertainment. Group rates & picnic area available. Call 609-344-8873 for more information.
545 N. Albany Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic County Mainland Chamber of Commerce
Serving our business community by providing quality education and information resources that promote, protect, and enhance a strong, growing economic environment. Call 609-646-2214 for more information.
6712 Washington Avenue, Suite 201, Atlantic City, NJ
Bally's Park Place Casino
Towering over Atlantic City's world-famous Boardwalk, Bally's Atlantic City truly is a dazzling destination with an inviting array of activities, award-winning restaurants, an action-filled casino open 24 hours a day, and home to The Wild West Casino and Coyote Kate's Slot Parlor From east to west, it's the ultimate place to stay and play! Call 609-340-2000 for more information.
Park Place & The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Boardwalk Living Theatre
The professional players of The Boardwalk Living Theatre bring Atlantic City's heyday back to life. The group uses comedy, music and drama through plays, tours and parties to recreate the resort's colorful history. Famous facts and immortal characters are a roaring success in each and every performance - where the setting is always Atlantic City. Call 609-348-4048 for more information.
55 South Dover Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Caesar's Casino
The glory of ancient Rome awaits you at Caesars Atlantic City, the premier gaming destination on the Boardwalk in famed Atlantic City. With its noble oceanfront walls and triumphal columns lies a world of opulence and grandeur. Experience the decadence created from extravagant rituals, exquisite cuisine, unparalleled entertainment, luxurious guest rooms, two floors of fast-paced casino action, and much more. All roads lead to the empire. Call 609-348-4411 for more information.
2100 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Cape May Lewes Ferry
A 70 minute ferry ride between Cape May, New Jersey and Lewes, Delaware - cars and foot passengers - operates year round. Call 302-644-6037 for more information.
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge’s location in one of the Atlantic Flyway’s most active flight paths makes it an important link in the vast network of national wildlife refuges administered nationwide by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Its value for the protection of water birds and their habitat continues to increase as people develop the New Jersey shore for our own use. The refuge's headquarters is located at its Brigantine Division on the mainland, at Oceanville, New Jersey. From Route 9 in Oceanville, visitors may enter the refuge via Great Creek Road, which ends at our entry gate. Headquarters is open weekdays, 8am – 4pm. Wildlife Drive and trails are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. Call 609-652-1665 for more information.
Fralinger’s Candy
Joseph Fralinger, having opened his first stand on Atlantic City's Boardwalk in 1885, founded the oldest and most successful salt-water taffy merchant in the history of the city. Fralinger’s continues, as it has for over 116 years, to maintain its reputation for quality products, service and the finest candy for the finest people. With locations in Atlantic and Cape May counties, Fralinger’s family owned and operated business has spanned almost four generations. Call 800-93-TAFFY for more information.
1325 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Great American Trolley Company
Offering a fleet of trackless trolleys for weddings, conventions, tours, outings, corporate and special events. Take a nostalgic ride through time aboard a Victorian styled trolley – an innovative way to shuttle guests and groups. Call 800-4-TROLLY for more information.
821 Shunpike Road, Atlantic City, NJ
Lucy the Elephant
This is one of the world's largest pachyderm and the only one in America designated as a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1881 as a knack for promotion by a local real estate developer, Lucy stands 6 stories, weighs 90 tons and is covered with 12,000 square feet of sheet metal. Each year, 25,000 visitors tour Lucy and experience a display of regional maritime artifacts and history. Call 609-823-6473 for more information.
Atlantic Avenue and Decatur Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Noyes Museum of Art
This museum is one of New Jersey's major museums and is the place in Southern New Jersey for people to meet, explore and enjoy art. Building on the core of the Fred and Ethel Noyes Collection, the museum collects, preserves and exhibits American fine art, crafts and folk art. With an emphasis on New Jersey artisans, the Noyes Museum serves a culturally diverse group of residents, visitors and students. Call 609-652-8848 for more information.
Lily Lake Road, Atlantic City, NJ
Ocean Life Center
This marine science education attraction features aquariums, touch tanks, interactive exhibits. Available for meetings, parties and group tours. Call 609-348-2880 for more information.
New Hampshire Avenue and The Bay, Atlantic City, NJ
Renault Winery
The winery is located just outside of Atlantic City and offers an enchanting European atmosphere in an intimate dining setting. A truly unique culinary experience, the Renault Winery specializes in event entertaining with private dining rooms and banquet halls. Call 609-965-2111 for more information.
72 Bremen Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Resorts Casino
Everything is waiting for you at Resorts. Our casino offers all of your favorite loose and lucky slots and exhilarating table games, set in a rich, bold art-deco design. You'll sample the finest international cuisine at our award-winning gourmet restaurants and enjoy your favorite entertainers in the Superstar Theater. Plus, our full-service Health Club & Spa features world-class amenities including an indoor-outdoor swimming pool with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Call 800-336-6378 for more information.
1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Sands Casino Hotel
The Sands is adjacent to the world famous Atlantic City boardwalk. From elegantly remodeled suites and rooms to non-stop gaming action, the Sands Casino Hotel has the newest and hottest games, a world of outstanding dining, the friendliest staff and one of the largest non-smoking areas in town. Call 800-ACSANDS for more information.
Indiana Avenue at Brighton Park, Atlantic City, NJ
Shops On Ocean One
Atlantic City's only mall, open year long with over 100 specialty shops, international food court and 4 full service restaurants with magnificent ocean views. Hours vary seasonally. Call 609-347-8086 for more information.
Number 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ
Showbarn Dinner Theatre
Dedicated to good food, good fun, and the hilarious musical plays of Clyde P. Riddlesbrood, The Showbarn will please your palate then tickle your funnybone. With discounts for seniors, students and kids, as well as special packages for groups, The Showbarn is the perfect place for the whole family, the gang at work, or just a fun night (or day) out. Available for banquets and weddings, too! Call 609-641-7244 for more information.
Route 9 & Moss Mill Road, Atlantic City, NJ
Showboat Casino
The music is jumping, the slots are pumping and the party has just begun. Showboat - The Mardi Gras Casino invites you to experience a world-class entertainment destination. Call 800-621-0200 for more information.
801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
South Jersey Cultural Alliance
The Alliance began in 1991, with the collaboration of nine cultural groups forming to encourage the active participation of residents and visitors in South Jersey's arts and cultural communities. A member service organization, SJCA has more than 100 members including professional theatres, museums, heritage agencies and educational groups, spanning the eight southernmost counties in the state. Call 609-441-1700 for more information.
8 North Mississippi Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Steel Pier Amusement Pier
Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, in 1993, Atlantic City’s world famous Steel Pier resumed its rightful position as the centerpiece of family entertainment on the great wooden way in Atlantic City. With over 25 rides (for kids of all ages), games and prize wheels, a food court and breathtaking views stretching out over the Atlantic Ocean, the glory of Steel Pier is luring back the family trade to Atlantic City, the Queen of Resorts. We are open 7 days a week June thru Labor Day; on weekends, Palm Sunday Weekend thru Memorial Day and after Labor Day thru October. Call 866-386-6659 for more information.
Virginia Avenue and The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Stockton College Performing Arts Center
Celebrating its 25th year it is critically acclaimed for programming excellence and is committed to ensuring rich and varied cultural activities for the community. Nearly 800,000 patrons have passed through the doors of the Performing Arts Center and experienced nearly 90 performances of music, theater and dance. Call 609-652-9000 for more information.
Stockton College, Atlantic City, NJ
Taj Mahal Casino
On April 2, 1990, Donald J. Trump unveiled the Trump Taj Mahal on the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. Unprecedented in craftsmanship and opulence, the awe-inspiring architectural masterpiece is filled with the finest carpets, chandeliers, and works of art in the tradition of the world's most grand and enchanting places. Unique rooms and lush suites, fine dining, entertainment venues and non-stop casino action round out an enchanting time at Trump Taj Mahal Hotel Casino Resort. Call 800-825-8888 for more information.
1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Trump Marina Hotel and Casino
Covering a 14.6 acre tract, overlooking the magnificent Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina you will find The Marina's' fabulous array of amenities. A 74,252 square foot casino; 728 guest rooms; seven restaurants; The Wave nightclub; a 462-seat showroom - The Shell; the 16,920 square foot Grand Cayman Ballroom; recreation deck complete with a health spa, outdoor pool, tennis and shuffleboard courts, basketball courts, jogging track; 50,922 square feet of meeting and function space; a nine-story parking garage with direct walk-through into the complex; and the 640-slip Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina. Call 800-777-1177 for more information.
Huron & Brigantine Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ