Absecon Lighthouse
Rhode Island and Pacific aves
Atlantic City
609-449-1360)
This lighthouse, along with the lightkeeper's house, was built in 1857. Considered a photographer's delight. Open Thu-Mon 11a-4p for tours. Adults $4, one child free per adult, additional children $1 each.
Fantasea Reef
Harrah's
777 Harrah's Blvd
Atlantic City
609-441-5000
Restaurant with a marine-themed buffet with nine food stations. Features aquariums at each station so the kids can watch the fish while they eat.
Flyers Skate Zone
Albany Ave (near Sandcastle Stadium)
Atlantic City
609-441-1780
This NHL-size ice skating rink is open to the public Mon-Sun 1-3 p, Fri and Sat 8-10 p. $5.50 weekdays, $6.50 weekends. Skate rental $3. Open ice hockey Mon-Fri 11:15a-12:45p. $10 per player.
Lucy the Elephant
Decatur and Atlantic Avenues
Margate
609-823-6473
View and walk through the world's most famous 65-foot pachyderm. On display are a artifacts from Margate and the southern New Jersey area. Open late spring to early fall. Admission $4 adults, $2 children.
Ocean Life Center
Gardner's Basin
800 N. New Hampshire Ave
Atlantic City
609-348-2880, ext. 10
A 750-gallon touch tank, a coral tank and an assortment of educational exhibits. Adults $7, seniors $5, children 4-12 $4, children under 3 free. Daily 10a-5p.
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
1441 New York Ave and Boardwalk
Atlantic City
609-347-2001
The Ripley's museums are famous for their wierd and amazing exhibits. Here, for example, you can view the Jersey Devil Skeleton and a roulette table actually made of jelly beans. Phone 609-347-2001 for hours. Admission $8.95 adults, $6.95 for children 5-12, free for kids 4 and under. Open year-round.
Sandcastle Stadium
Albany Ave (near Bader Field)
Atlantic City
609-344-SURF
The home of the Atlantic City Surf (an Atlantic League baseball team). Season runs May - Sept. Tickets $3-$12. For For more information, phone 609-344-SURF or visit their web site at
www.acsurf.com.
Steel Pier
1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave
Atlantic City
609-345-4893
Atlantic City's rebuilt, century-old, world famous Steel Pier is now part
of the Trump empire. The old ballroom is gone but many of the rides, games and other
amusements have returned for your enjoyment. Open late Spring to early Fall.
Click
here to
read the interesting history of the Steel Pier.
Tuckerton Seaport
136 W. Main St
Tuckerton
609-296-8868
A replica maritime village dedicated to preserving the history and tradition of New Jersey baymen. On display are a variety of antique decoys and many other artifacts used by baymen. Shopping available. Open daily 9a-5p. $8 adults; seniors $6; kids 6-12 $4; under 6 free.
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