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Atlantic City

· Atlantic City, NJ

Why you should go…

Atlantic City pairs a historic oceanfront Boardwalk with a lineup of casino resorts including Borgata, Ocean Casino Resort, and Hard Rock. Visit Atlantic City promotes the beaches, Boardwalk attractions like Steel Pier and the Absecon Lighthouse, year-round concerts and events, and the city's dining scene.

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  • #boardwalk
  • #beach
  • #jersey shore
  • #nightlife

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Atlantic City, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
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    Absecon Lighthouse

    Under $25

    New Jersey's tallest lighthouse, with a 228-step climb to sweeping views of Atlantic City.

    0.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
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    Steel Pier

    $25–$50

    A historic 1898 amusement pier stretching 1,000 feet over the ocean on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    Tanger Outlets Atlantic City

    Free

    Open-air outlet mall near the Atlantic City boardwalk with about 100 brand-name stores.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
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    Lucy the Elephant

    Under $25

    A six-story elephant-shaped building on the Margate beach, one of America's oldest roadside attractions.

    5.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    Historic Smithville & Village Greene

    Free

    A cobblestone shopping village of 50-plus shops and eateries wrapped around a lake, minutes from Atlantic City.

    9.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Ocean City, New Jersey

    Free

    A family-friendly, alcohol-free Jersey Shore beach town with a two-mile boardwalk of rides, games, and old-school shore food.

    10 mi awayMore like this