Atlantic City attractions
Atlantic City attractions are as diverse as the city itself. Part Vegas
want-to-be, art historical seaside resort town, and part modern city,
here you'll find attractions for every interest, in every genre, and some
that even defy categorization or explanation. O.K., we'll start with the
casinos. Yes, there are a lot, but the granddaddy of them all, the first
to be built in Atlantic City, is the Don's Trump Taj Mahal. Moving on,
other attractions include the world's fist boardwalk, and a great day
can be spent exploring this city treasure. Another treat is the Absecon
Lighthouse, as well as the sculpture turned building, Lucy the Elephant.
The Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum is definitely worth a visit, as
well as the city's Historical Museum. And kids of all ages will love the
Steel Pier's amusements, and the amazing Ocean Life Center. Something
for everyone, and not all of it under a marquee! Atlantic City attractions
are pretty awesome.
Steel Pier
Virginia Ave.
Atlantic City
www.steelpier.com
This city's historic amusement pier with carnival games and rides for the whole family. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Ocean Life Center
New Hampshire Avenue
Atlantic City
www.oceanlifecenter.com
Incredible place to learn all about the ocean. Eight huge aquariums, shipwreck artifacts, fun stuff for the little ones, and a blast for the whole family. See website for details.
Absecon Lighthouse
31 S. Rhode IslandAvenue
Atlantic City
www.abseconlighthouse.org
A not-to-miss. Built in 1857, this historic lighthouse is the tallest in Ne Jersey,and its worht the climbs of the 230 steps for the views at the top.
Lucy the Elephant
9200 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City
www.lucytheelephant.org
This 65 ton building is built to look like... yes, an elephant. On the National Register of Historic Places, one doesn't comeacross sights lie this often, so take the tour-
Historical Museum
Atlantic City
www.acmuseum.net
A fun and interesting museum chronicalling the history of this seaside resort town. Great video, artifacts, and exhibits.
Ripley's Beleive It or Not Museum
Atlantic City
Yes all the oddities, curiosities, novelties, and just plain weird stuff collected by Robert Ripley. A one-of-a-kind museum and experience (all kids love this one).
Trump'sTaj Mahal Casino Resort
1000 Boardwalk Avenue
Atlantic City
www.trumptaj.com
The glitz, the glamour, the gambling, and the sheer excess of it all. A monument to money, power, and greed. But, some think it's fantastic, and millions of visistors each year don't argue.
The Boardwalk
no need- you can't miss it
Atlantic City
he world's first boardwalk, and icon of the city. Hotels, arcades, shops, restaurants, and more. The quintessential Atlantic City experience.
