Atlantic City Aquarium / Ocean
Life Center - This exciting complex of the deep is located in the
restored waterfront district of town at Gardner's Basin and features fun for
the entire family, with its eight aquariums and 10 themed, interactive
exhibits. Attractions at the Atlantic City Aquarium / Ocean Life Center
include a variety of tanks and the numerous underwater oddities that inhabit
them, and various interesting hands-on exhibits, based on maritime themes and
educational displays.
Caesar's Atlantic City Hotel Casino - Like the Caesar's in Las Vegas, Caesar's Atlantic City Hotel Casino features a Roman theme, taking patrons back to the days of Julius Caesar, and has a prime location in the center of the Boardwalk. The multi-level casino is well decked out with furnishings, attractive lighting and artwork, with attractions including numerous slot machines and tables on the first floor, and poker tables and keno upstairs. Caesar's Atlantic City Hotel Casino is one of the most popular casinos in Atlantic City.
Rolling Chairs – What a fun
way to see the Boardwalk in Atlantic City! Stroll the boardwalk in a rolling
chair and learn about the city’s history. Atlantic City’s Rolling Chairs have
been operating for over 100 years and are a ‘must do’ Boardwalk experience.
You can roll for a few blocks or do the whole boardwalk. Knowledgeable guides
are on hand to narrate your trip.
Steel Pier – Smack dab in the center of the Boardwalk and directly across from the Trump Taj Mahal Casino is the Steel Pier. Originally opened in the late 19th Century, Steel Pier offers family entertainment including carnival rides, games and of course the famous carousel!
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort –
Owned by famous business mogul and star of the hit TV show ‘The Apprentice’,
Donald Trump shows it all off in the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort. This
glitzy village-sized complex is decked out with chandeliers, mirrors and
features a huge gaming area, live shows and attractions. It is the city’s
first multi-billion dollar casino.
Absecon Lighthouse -
The Absecon Lighthouse dates back to the mid-19th-century and stands an
impressive 171 feet / 52 meters above the Atlantic Ocean. It offers fantastic
views over Atlantic City and the entire New Jersey shoreline.
Boardwalk Hall – Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall was opened in 1929 and has long been one of the city’s most famous landmarks, boasting some impressive statistics. Not only was it once the largest building in the world, measuring 456 feet long, 310 feet wide and 137 feet tall, and it houses the largest pipe organ in the world. Concerts and events are held in the Boardwalk Hall all year round and this site holds the Miss America Pageant each year.
Cape May Lighthouse – The Cape May Lighthouse is one of the oldest operating lighthouses in the US. It has 199 steps to the top, from where views over the Atlantic are awe inspiring. Also visit the little shop and the lighthouse museum while you are there.
Lucy The Elephant - Lucy the Elephant is a massive structure that was built in the late 19th century by real estate giant, James Lafferty. She was created in the hope of pulling people in so that they could ultimately view his new beach property, and his plan certainly worked. The 90-ton monument even attracted the likes of Henry Ford and Woodrow Wilson to Atlantic City. You can walk inside the elephant and this attraction is a hit for kids of all ages.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not – Atlantic City's Ripley's Believe it or Not museum continues with the theme of other museums in this collection around the world. Inside the curious, dilapidated-looking building are hundreds of oddities, thrills around every corner and things to disgust you and make you scream.
Atlantic City Historical Museum – Offering a really fun way to learn about the history of Atlantic City with hundreds of photographs and collectibles. Make sure you check out the 'Boardwalk Ballyhoo: The Magic of Atlantic City' video, showcasing the city’s transformation from beach town to casino destination. The museum is located on the Boardwalk on the garden pier.
Marine Mammal Stranding Center and Museum – An excellent and different trip excursion where your family can see animals that have been rescued include whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles; which have been brought to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center to rehabilitate before being released back to their home in the water. Several interesting exhibits are also on display in the museum. This will be a hit with the kids!
