Atlantic City Amusements & Attractions

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Known for its glitz and gaming, Atlantic City surprises with no shortage of things to do and see beyond its great casinos.

Absecon Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey and the third tallest lighthouse in the United States. Visitors willing to climb 228 steps up the lighthouse tower are greeted with a spectacular view of the Jersey Shore. The same first-order Fresnel lens used in 1854 to light the way for mariners is still in use today. The lighthouse is open September through June: Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July and August: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(609) 449-1360; www.abseconlighthouse.org

The Atlantic City Aquarium in Historic Gardner’s Basin features touch tanks, sea life exhibits and educational seminars about the marine life of the Atlantic Coastal area. The Aquarium is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for major holidays. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for children ages 4 - 12. Children 3 and under are free.
(609) 348-2880; www.acaquarium.com

No tour of Atlantic City is complete without a walk on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. The world’s most famous Boardwalk was built in 1870, and there is still nothing like it today. Lined with shops, restaurants and food stands, casinos and more, it’s a people-watcher’s delight.

Atlantic City Miniature Golf is Atlantic City’s premier miniature golf course located on the Boardwalk at Mississippi Avenue. It offers 18 holes of elevated greens, realistic contours and real waterfalls. This spot is also known as Kennedy Plaza and doubles as a concert area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Atlantic City Parasail operates several trips daily from Gardner’s Basin offering 500-foot flights with dry take-off and landing. Breathtaking scenery from up in the air awaits! No experience necessary. Reservations required.
(609) 345-1212; www.atlanticcityparasail.com

Central Pier Arcade & Speedway, located at 1400 Boardwalk in Atlantic City, offers a variety of arcade games, cranes, skee-ball and go-cart rides.

(609) 345-5219; www.centralpierarcade.com

Clue meets Beat-the-Clock at Escape AC located inside the Tropicana Atlantic City. This live-action, team based game challenges groups of 2 to 10 people to ‘escape’ a designated room in sixty seconds.

(609) 246-7772; www.EscapeAC.com

Nestled along the working fishing boat docks in Atlantic City’s Inlet section, Historic Gardner’s Basin is home to the Atlantic City Aquarium, waterfront dining and a variety of cruises and fishing boat charters.
(609) 348-2880; www.acaquarium.com/explore

Running the full gamut from VR headsets to pc and console gaming, Ideal AC Esports is a state-of-the art gaming lab offering fun options for gamers of all levels.
(609) 609-318-8014; www.idealacesports.com

Lucky Snake Arcade, located at Showboat Atlantic City, is 85,000-square-feet of fun for all ages. With classic games from the 80’s, virtual reality games, skee-ball and so much more, there is sure to be a good time for the entire family. The space even has a regulation-size boxing ring and is home to the world’s largest crane game.
(609) 487-4652; www.theluckysnake.com

Now over a hundred years old, Lucy the Elephant was originally built to lure real estate investors to South Atlantic City (now Margate). Since then she has served as a restaurant and even a house. She was restored in the 1970s and moved to her current location at Washington and Atlantic Avenues in Margate, where she has resided ever since as a museum. You can climb to the “howdah” on Lucy’s back for a panoramic view of the ocean, beach and surrounding area.
(609) 823-6473; www.lucytheelephant.org

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine rehabilitates stranded sea animals including whales, dolphins, seals and turtles. It offers public visiting hours and features an animal husbandry museum and other educational exhibits. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.
(609) 266-0538; www.mmsc.org

Playcade Amusements, at 2629 Boardwalk, is Atlantic City’s longest established arcade and has one of the largest selection of prizes. Fun for the whole family!

(609) 345-8260

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, located on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, features the most unusual, fascinating and bizarre exhibits from around the world. Open Monday through Friday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(609) 347-2001; www.ripleys.com
At Virginia Avenue and the Boardwalk, Steel Pier is one of the most historic and iconic landmarks in Atlantic City. Featuring rides, games and multiple food options, Steel Pier also offers helicopter rides, boasts a custom carousel that shows hand-painted scenes from the city’s history and is home to The Wheel, which is 227 feet tall and has 40 temperature-controlled gondolas.

Storybook Land has been pure family fun and fantasy for over 60 years. Located on Route 40/322 in Egg Harbor Township, this 20-acre park has over 50 attractions depicting children’s favorite stories and nursery rhymes. Ticket cost includes unlimited rides.
(609) 646-0103; www.storybookland.com

Ocean Casino Resort is home to the largest Topgolf Swing Suite in America. With a massive screen and a selection of virtual games, Topgolf Swing Suite delivers a one-of-a-kind simulation that's fun for golfers and non-golfers alike.

(609) 783-8881; www.theoceanac.com

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