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Steel Pier

1000 Boardwalk · Atlantic City, NJ

Why you should go…

Steel Pier has anchored the Atlantic City Boardwalk since 1898, offering rides, games, and food along 1,000 feet of pier over the Atlantic. Highlights include a classic carousel, a Slingshot thrill ride, helicopter rides over the city, and The Wheel, an observation wheel with ocean and skyline views.

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General attractions guidance

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

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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

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