#1 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City NJ
~0.08 miles from Atlantic City city center
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Atlantic City Convention Center opened in 1997. The center includes 500,000 sq ft of showroom space, 5 exhibit halls, 45 meeting rooms with 109,000 sq ft of space, and an adjacent Sheraton hotel.
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#2 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Outlets (The Walk)
Atlantic City NJ
~0.15 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#3 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Pier Shops at Caesars
Atlantic City NJ
~0.40 miles from Atlantic City city center
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The Pier Shops at Caesars is a shopping mall located on the four-story Pier at Caesars on the Atlantic City Boardwalk adjacent to Caesars Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey via second-story skybridge, constructed by Perini Building Company of Framingham, MA. It was opened in 1906 as the Million Dollar Pier, being renamed as The Shops on Ocean One in 1983 and again in 2006 as The Pier Shops at Caesars.
The pier contains many upscale stores, like Tourneau, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton, Armani A/X, bebe and Burberry, and nine restaurants, including Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr's Buddakan and The Continental, Boston restaurateur Patrick Lyons' Game On!, Trinity Pub & Carvery, and Sonsie, as well as Phillips Seafood of Baltimore.
The mall is divided into four sections:
The Boardwalk (first floor): Flooring on this level is designed to look like the Atlantic City Boardwalk and the shops tend to focus around gifts, entertainment, and moderate to upscale stores.
The Skybridge (second floor): There is direct access from Caesars through the skybridge, allowing shoppers to avoid stepping outside to brave the weather. The more upscale shops are located on this level and the design is such that the dark blue, sparkling marble flooring and the LED lights embedded in the ceiling give the impression of shopping under the stars.
The Promenade (third floor): The restaurants/bars/clubs are all located on this level on the north side of the mall. The south side of the mall is a glass window with Adirondack chairs placed in sand to give shoppers a place to relax and feel like they are at the beach, even though they are in a climate controlled shopping environment.
One Atlantic (Fourth Floor): The Pier is expanding with the addition of One Atlantic, a 14,000-square-foot events venue on the fourth floor for weddings and parties, slated to open in early 2010.
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#4 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Boardwalk Hall & Arena
Atlantic City NJ
~0.42 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#5 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Monopoly Monument
Atlantic City NJ
~0.46 miles from Atlantic City city center
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Atlantic City Public Library
Atlantic City NJ
~0.51 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#7 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Boardwalk
Atlantic City NJ
~0.52 miles from Atlantic City city center
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Atlantic City Hall
Atlantic City NJ
~0.61 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#9 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Quarter at Tropicana
Atlantic City NJ
~0.68 miles from Atlantic City city center
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The Quarter at Tropicana is a dining, shopping and entertainment complex in Atlantic City. The Quarter features nine restaurants, 20 shops, 10 bars and lounges, a spa and the city’s only movie theater – the IMAX Theater. Opened in November 2004, The Quarter also features a hotel tower, parking garage and meeting space.
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#10 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Central Pier
Atlantic City NJ
~0.71 miles from Atlantic City city center
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Schiff's Central Pier is one of the oldest buildings on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The pier itself was built in the mid 1880's while the Art Deco pavilion was constructed in the late 1920's.
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#11 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Steel Pier
Atlantic City NJ
~0.93 miles from Atlantic City city center
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The Steel Pier is a 1,000-foot long amusement pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is located opposite The Boardwalk from Trump Taj Mahal.
Steel Pier will be open for the 2010 season. Hours for Memorial Day Weekend are: Friday (May 28) 4 PM - Midnight; Saturday (May 29), Sunday (May 30) and Monday (May 31): Noon - 1AM.
The pier, which is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts, reportedly will be redeveloped into retail and entertainment attractions along with luxury condominiums, once it gets the necessary approvals. Steel Pier continues to operate as an amusement pier while plans are being finalized to redevelop the site.
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#12 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Trump Taj Mahal
Atlantic City NJ
~0.95 miles from Atlantic City city center
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The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort (aka: Trump Taj, The Taj) is located at 1000 Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area along the shore. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has one of the largest poker rooms in Atlantic City, second in size only to the Borgata. The poker room was also featured in the 1998 movie Rounders. It is currently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. The hotel has 2,248 guest rooms, including 237 suites. The casino has 3,124 slots and 210 table games.
The casino was officially inaugurated in 1990, which was built at a total cost of nearly one billion dollars. Throughout the years it has been the most popular place for tourists, due to its name and size.
Michael Jackson, participated in the Opening Ceremonies in 1990, when the Trump Taj Mahal opened for the first time.
Mariah Carey performed at the Trump Taj Mahal during her Charmbracelet World Tour on September 20, 2003 & during The Adventures of Mimi Tour on August 17th & 19th, 2006.
Demi Lovato performed the final show of her 2009 Fall Tour at the Trump Taj Mahal on November 1, 2009, with David Archuleta as her opening act.
The Backstreet Boys performed at the Trump Taj Mahal during their This Is Us Tour on June 12, 2010.
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#13 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Art Center
Atlantic City NJ
~1.14 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#14 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Garden Pier
Atlantic City NJ
~1.14 miles from Atlantic City city center
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Garden Pier stood apart from the other piers in Atlantic City. Opened in 1913, its "uptown" location placed it away from the frenzied activity of the "downtown" Boardwalk. The Spanish Renaissance architecture of the buildings and the beautifully landscaped gardens gave the pier a formal appearance which attracted an upscale crowd. The centerpiece of Garden Pier was the stately B.F. Keith's Theater which for many years rivaled any of those on Broadway. Here, Tobacco Road and George White's Scandals premiered. One of the city's largest ballrooms was on the pier. In it a young Rudolph Valentino worked as a dance instructor and large conventions met before the Atlantic City Auditorium was built.
Although for many seasons Garden pier's giant Underwood typewriter attracted large numbers, ultimately the uptown location made it less commercially successful. After languishing for a decade, the pier was purchased by the City of Atlantic City. A new era for Garden Pier began when in 1953 it became the home of the Atlantic City Art Center. Florence Valore Miller, a charter member, became the center's permanent executive director in 1962. For years songstress Lucille "Aunt Lucy" Russo gave local youngsters their first taste of stardom in Garden Pier's Civic Center with her Boardwalk Star Revue. In 1985 the art center invited the newly incorporated Atlantic City Historical Museum to share space on the pier. Through the dedication of Mrs. Miller and Councilman Walter Collette, and with public funds provided by the City of Atlantic City, Garden Pier today has been restored to its earlier splendor for even greater public use and enjoyment.
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#15 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Historical Museum
Po Box 7273 Atlantic City NJ - 609-347-5839
~1.15 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#16 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Absecon Lighthouse
31 S Rhode Island Ave Atlantic City NJ - (609) 449-1360
~1.26 miles from Atlantic City city center
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Absecon Lighthouse - Atlantic City, NJAbsecon Lighthouse can be found in the heart of Atlantic City, just north of the casinos. It is in an area which is currently be revitalized. The lighthouse and the keepers dwelling were completely refurbished in 2001.
http://www.abseconlighthouse.org
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#17 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Gardener's Basin
Atlantic City NJ
~1.49 miles from Atlantic City city center
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Maybe you come for the casinos. Maybe a stroll on the Boardwalk or the clean, free beaches are more your style. Some people come and enjoy the fishing, shopping, or entertainment.
But more and more, people are coming to Atlantic City and getting turned on to the off-Boardwalk treasures of Historic Gardner's Basin.
Nestled on a protected channel along the back bays, directly across from the state marina and Coast Guard station, this maritime park on North New Hampshire Avenue replaces the hustle and bustle of the Boardwalk with a different type of activity. Sightseeing and fishing cruises come and go from the docks, the restaurants serve up seafood and ale house brews, the Atlantic City Aquarium offers an interactive aquarium and special events attract thousands.
As you look around, it's hard to believe that the site of "The Basin" -- once a lively haven for rumrunners and commercial fishing fleets -- was as recently as the 1960s a trio of overgrown baseball fields.
Accessible by car, jitney or cab, Gardner's Basin is now teeming with life -- and not just marine life. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds come to enjoy the facilities that are tucked away amidst elegant new bay front homes, a municipal park and exclusive Smugglers Cove boathouses (the original owners, rumrunners, built their houses over their docks in order to unload their bootleg bounty in secrecy).
Gardner's Basin's offerings include:
Atlantic City Aquarium
The $4 million Atlantic City Aquarium is the crowning achievement of Historic Gardner's Basin. The three-story aquarium and interactive marine life education center has a mission to foster awareness and appreciation of the ocean and its wonders, and to reveal how they affect our lives.
The Aquarium features 11 tanks exhibiting more than 100 varieties of fish. The main tank spotlights fish of the mid-Atlantic Ocean. Look for flounder, striped bass, and "Groman," the resident loggerhead turtle. Also look for "Nemo" in the tropical tank. You can also see moray eels, venomous fish and live jellyfish. Touch tanks allows visitors to "pet" starfish, crabs, sharks and other sea life.
A 16-station computer center uses interactive games and computer-enhanced information stations let you take a self-tour.
The Aquarium's third-floor observatory provides a glimpse of the area where the ocean meets the bay. As your eyes follow the path of the bay, you see the island of Brigantine, Absecon Harbor, Harrah's, Trump Marina and Borgata casinos -- the first visual reminders since entering Gardner's Basin that you're still in Atlantic City.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $4 for children over age 3. For information about tours, call 609-348-2880, Ext. 17 or visit www.oceanlifecenter.com.
Boating Adventures
Gardner's Basin hosts a series of fun-filled cruises during spring, summer and fall aboard Cruisin 1. The Morning Skyline Cruise provides a tour of Atlantic City's ever-changing skyline and calm back bays. Marine Mammal Adventure cruises spot whales in spring and fall, dolphins in summer, and include commentary from an onboard marine naturalist. The Harbor Tour is a late afternoon cruise through the harbors and marinas of Brigantine Beach and Atlantic City. Cocktail Cruises take you through backwaters with perfect sunset vistas, and a Moonlight Dance Party features music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.
For a full schedule and reservations, call 609-347-7600 or visit www.atlanticcitycruises.com.
Fishing Excursions
Commercial fishermen aren't the only ones who can enjoy the area's bounty. Gardner's Basin is also home to some of the area's top fishing excursions.
Captain Mike's Charters on the "Highroller" also departs from Gardner's Basin for back bay fishing on a 50-foot pontoon boat for a calm-water experience where "Nobody Gets Seasick." There are two trips daily, and private charters are available. For information, visit www.captainmikescharters.com.
Dining
Historic Gardner's Basin offers ample opportunity for the weary traveler to rest awhile.
The Flying Cloud Café offers a casual waterfront setting for seafood specialties at lunch and dinner. Weather permitting, there's dockside dining and an outdoor bar and grill. On summer weekends, there's also live music on the dock. If you're dining inside, look up to see the unusual baseball cap collection. For information and seasonal hours, call 609-345-8222.
Back Bay Ale House offers a menu of old favorites and newer recipes, along with unbeatable cocktails, a variety of ales and a great second-story view. The deck provides al fresco dining in the summer and enclosed dining in other seasons. They're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For information and seasonal hours, call 609-449-0006.
During the summer, the Lobster Shanty offers fresh-off-the-boat seafood. You can chow down on hearty chowders, clams, crabs and lobsters right along the waterfront. For information call 609-344-9030.
Also open during the summer season, Back Bay Ice Cream offers soft serve ice cream, hand dipped cones, sundaes, water ice, gelatos, beverages and snacks. Call 409-449-0006 for more information.
Shopping and Browsing
At Bayside Antiques, you'll find a treasure trove of items from the past, from the vase that Grandma used to have to a horse carriage. The shop is open seasonally, but is always available by appointment. Call 609-347-7143.
Web Feet Watersports offers everything you need to play by the bay. Rentals and sales of bicycles, kayaks, fishing gear, crafts, collectibles and more. Call 609-572-1004.
And your visit to Gardner's Basin isn't complete without a stroll through the grounds. Among other things, you'll see early underwater exploration vehicles and the "Diving Bell" that was used as a ride and attraction on the Steel Pier, lowering guests into the ocean for a glimpse of underwater life.
Historic Gardner's Basin is also home to an artists colony. The modern docks are available for rent, and boaters are welcome to tie up at the public docks while they visit the Atlantic City Aquarium or the restaurants.
For additional information about the "other Atlantic City," call Gardner's Basin at 609-348-2880.
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#18 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Aquarium (Ocean Life Center)
Atlantic City NJ
~1.50 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#19 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Marina District (Neighborhood)
Brigantine NJ
~4.54 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#20 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Ani Conference Center
7079 Black Horse Pike Pleasantville NJ - 609-264-1000
~4.62 miles from Atlantic City city center
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The Ani Convention Center is located in downtown Pleasantville, New Jersey. The Convention Center offers a variety of banquet halls and meeting rooms perfect for any occasion.
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#21 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Lucy the Elephant
Atlantic City NJ
~4.83 miles from Atlantic City city center
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The idea of an animal-shaped building was innovative, and in 1882 the U.S. Patent Office granted Lafferty a patent giving him the exclusive right to make, use or sell animal-shaped buildings for seventeen years. Lucy is the oldest example of zoomorphic architecture.
Lafferty, in fact, constructed several elephant-shaped buildings. The first was built at South Atlantic City, which later changed its name to Margate. This structure, whose original name was "Elephant Bazaar", was dubbed "Lucy the Elephant" in 1900. She stands 65 feet (19.7 m) high, 60 feet (18.3 m) long, and 18 feet (5.5 m) wide, weighs about 90 tons, and is made of nearly one million pieces of wood. She was sold to new owners in 1887. The second to be built, the Elephantine Colossus, also known as the Elephant Hotel was built at Coney Island amusement park in Brooklyn, New York. It was 12 stories (122 feet, 37.2 m) tall, with legs 60 feet in circumference. It held a cigar store in one leg and a dioramic display in another, hotel rooms within the elephant proper, and an observation area at the top with panoramic sea views. The Elephantine Colossus was destroyed by fire in 1896. The third, officially the Light of Asia, but dubbed Old Dumbo by locals, was built at Cape May in 1884. It was later torn down: only Lucy survived into the next century.
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#22 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Lenox Outlet
2606 Fire Road Egg Harbor Township NJ
~6.32 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#23 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Carey Stadium
Ocean City NJ
~8.86 miles from Atlantic City city center
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Carey Stadium is an open-air stadium located in Ocean City, New Jersey. The stadium is primarily used by the Ocean City School District for Ocean City High School's football, soccer, and lacrosse teams. Carey Stadium is also known for the home field for the USL Premier Development League club Ocean City Barons.
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#24 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Wonderland Pier
Ocean City NJ
~8.95 miles from Atlantic City city center
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Gillian's Wonderland Pier celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2010. Wonderland Pier is a pay-as-you-go park located at 6th Street and the Boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey. Gillian's Wonderland Pier has two dozen amusement rides, including a Carousel, roller coaster, Giant Wheel and Log Flume. There are also ten kiddie rides located indoors.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier is open seasonally from Palm Sunday through October.
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#25 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
177th Air National Guard
400 Langley Road Egg Harbor Township NJ
~9.81 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#26 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Discovery Seashell Museum
Ocean City NJ
~11.27 miles from Atlantic City city center
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Museum features some of the rarest and most intriguing shells ever found
Museum is located at 2721 Asbury Avenue in beautiful Ocean City, New Jersey.
Carrying over 10,000 species of seashells from all over the world, they cater
to all collectors, from the beginner to the person looking to add one more
rare beauty to their collection.
The Museum features some of the rarest and most intriguing shells ever found
from coast to coast, and throughout the world. Their famous Siamese helmet
shell, the flawless world record glory of the seas and the prized golden
coweries, which are no longer available for collection, are just a few!
They also carry an extensive collection of various nautical gifts, rare and
unusual animals, which are preserved and taxidermied, air plants, hermit
crabs, shell candles, night lights, shell posters and puzzles, books for
children and collectors, fossils, pictures taken in a giant shark's jaw
and much, much more! If this is not enough for you, their knowledgeable
and experienced staff will be more than happy to assist you in obtaining
almost anything you desire to find.
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#27 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Stockton State College
PO Box 195 Pomona NJ - 609-652-1776
~11.71 miles from Atlantic City city center
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The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, located in Galloway Township, New Jersey, an hour from Philadelphia and 20 minutes from Atlantic City, is a public liberal arts and professional studies institution of the New Jersey system of higher education. The College was named for Richard Stockton, one of the New Jersey signers of the Declaration of Independence. Founded in 1969, the College accepted its charter class in 1971. At it's opening in 1971, classes were held at the Mayflower Hotel in Atlantic City; the campus in Pomona, New Jersey began operating late in 1971. More than 7,300 students are enrolled at the College, which provides distinctive traditional and alternative approaches to education.
The college has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 1975 and was most recently reaccredited in 2007.
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#28 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Next Generation FAA Research Park
501 tilton road Egg Harbor City NJ
~12.18 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#29 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Race Course
Atlantic City NJ
~13.08 miles from Atlantic City city center
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#30 of 30 Things To Do in Atlantic City
Deer Lake Park
~25.97 miles from Atlantic City city center
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Deer Lake Park offers a peaceful natural environment in the heart of the city. The trails meander around the lake and through unique meadows and woodlands. In the summer you can rent a boat, launch your own canoe, sailboat or rowboat on Deer Lake, or enjoy sunbathing on the beach at the lake's east end. There are also wildlife watching opportunities in the lake, forest, meadow and marsh areas. Bird watchers will be thrilled and horticulturalist shouldn't miss the Century Gardens, with hundreds of rhododendrons bursting in bloom every spring
At Deer Lake Resort Park, a fun and affordable family getaway is closer than you think.
For over 25 years, Deer Lake Resort Park has been the perfect family getaway forboating, fishing, swimming or just relaxing Muskoka style.
Our 120 acre park is located on beautiful Deer Lake with canals winding throughthe property. A proud member of the Castle Vacation Parksfamily, Deer Lake Resort Park offers a practical vacation experience the whole family will love.
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