Things to Do in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City’s Boardwalk is the original — the first boardwalk in America (1870) and the inspiration for the Monopoly game board. The casino era brought neon and nightlife, and while AC has had its ups and downs, the beach is still beautiful, the boardwalk is still 4 miles long, and the casinos still deliver entertainment.

The Boardwalk — 4 miles of casinos, shops, restaurants, and saltwater taffy. Rolling chairs (push carts) have been carrying passengers since 1884.

Steel Pier — Amusement rides extending over the ocean. The observation wheel and helicopter ride are the highlights.

Casinos — Borgata (the biggest and best-regarded), Hard Rock (in the former Trump Taj Mahal), Ocean Casino Resort, Harrah’s, and Caesars. Table games, slots, restaurants, and shows.

Beach — Free and wide. Less crowded than you’d expect given the casinos. The beach and boardwalk combination is genuinely pleasant.

Absecon Lighthouse — New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse (171 feet). Climb 228 steps for panoramic views of the coast and the Atlantic City skyline.

Lucy the Elephant — In nearby Margate. A 6-story elephant-shaped building from 1881. Weird, historic, and only in New Jersey.

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