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Atlantic City

USA (NJ)

America's Playground

The Boardwalk, the original Monopoly streets, casinos, and a 4-mile beach — a gritty-glamorous Jersey Shore icon making a comeback.

Things to do

Atlantic City Boardwalk
must-see
First boardwalk in America (1870) — 4 miles of carnival, casinos, and ocean.
Half day · Free · attraction
Steel Pier
must-see
Rides, the iconic helicopter tour, and a 227-ft Ferris wheel over the Atlantic.
2 hrs · $10–25 per ride · activity
Absecon Lighthouse
recommended
NJ's tallest lighthouse — climb 228 steps for ocean and skyline views.
1 hr · $10 · culture
Borgata or Hard Rock casino floor
recommended
AC's biggest gaming floors — even non-gamblers love the dining and shows.
Half day · Free entry · activity
Lucy the Elephant (Margate)
optional
65-ft 1881 elephant-shaped building, just south of AC — tour the inside.
45 min · $10 · attraction