subject: Plenty To Experience In Atlantic City [print this page] Atlantic City is a very popular vacation spot in New Jersey. Many visitors go for the boardwalk, casinos, sandy beaches, and shopping.
This coastal city also provides some amazing views. If you are planning a trip to Atlantic City in the near future, you may be curious about the many attractions in the area.
There truly is plenty to do for all ages. For starters, you will want to check out the Boardwalk.
This boardwalk is one of the most popular in the U.S. and is definitely a main attraction in the area. It provides access to many shops, restaurants, hotels and casinos.
You could spend plenty of time along the boardwalk enjoying your vacation. Of course if you are in this area you will most likely go to the beach.
With it just a few steps away, how could you not? The beach in front of Trump Plaza is a fun spot with live music, public restrooms and easy access to food.
The beach in front of the Chelsea Atlantic Hotel and the beach in front of Bally's Casino are also great options. If you have children, you might want to take them to the Atlantic City Aquarium.
One exciting exhibit at this aquarium is to watch the trainers feed the sea creatures. The whole family is sure to enjoy this spot.
Then take your family over to the Cape May County Park and Zoo. This zoo features over 500 animals and something fabulous about this attraction is that it is free.
Storybook Land is another great place for kids. This park features rides and attractions all pertaining to children's classic stories and nursery rhymes.
If you are looking for a bit more of a thrill then head over to Six Flags New Jersey. This theme park features wild rides, big roller coasters, and even some tame rides for younger ages.
Another park with rides is Steel Pier Amusements, which is right on the boardwalk. This park opened in 1898 and is still running today.
Not only will you find rides, but you will also enjoy food stands and arcade games. One last spot with rides is Gillian's Wonderland Pier.
With plenty of rides for younger children to enjoy, this park also boasts a new mini golf course. Atlantic City also offers some exciting museums.
The Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum is sure to be a crowd pleaser. At this museum you will see a variety of treasures and some optical illusions that may be hard to believe.
Some of the exhibits will truly blow your mind! If you enjoy history you should take a stop at the Historical Museum where you will learn all about the history of this interesting, coastal city.
The City Art Center is another fun stop. View many works of art from different artists at this venue.
One last museum to check out is the Wheaton Arts Center. Learn all about blown glass as you browse through the Museum of American Glass.
One iconic stop in Atlantic City is to see Lucy the Elephant. This wooden elephant stands 65 feet tall and looks out over the beach.
Make sure not to miss Lucy on your trip. You may also enjoy viewing the Absecon Lighthouse, which is one of the oldest lighthouses in the country.
You can even go inside and walk up all of the steps to the top. From the top of the lighthouse you will enjoy beautiful views of the city skyline.
If you do not have a lot of time in the area, you may want to consider taking a tour of the city. Tours are a great way to see a lot in a short amount of time.
From trolley tours to helicopter tours, Atlantic City offers plenty of tours for their guests. You could also take a short cruise and head out on the water to sight see.
Many visitors enjoy the dolphin watching cruises where you will get up close with the amazing sea creatures. Lastly, you may be curious as to which restaurants are the best in the area.
Here are a few good options for you to enjoy on your vacation: Dock's Oyster House, Palm Restaurant at the Tropicana Resort, Bobby Flay Steak, White House Sub Shop, Baltimore Grill, Red Square, One Atlantic, and Carmine's. As you can see there is so much to do in this fabulous city, you are sure to have an enjoyable vacation!
