πΊπΈ Atlantic City β your itinerary
5 days Β· 11h 45m of activities Β· $38 per person in tickets & dining
Day-by-day plan
Day 1 β Arrival
2026-08-05
4h Β· $0
Light afternoon after travel β ease into the city.
- 14:30β 18:30AfternoonποΈAtlantic City BoardwalkFirst boardwalk in America (1870) β 4 miles of carnival, casinos, and ocean.4h Β· Free Β· must-see
Day 2
2026-08-06
3h Β· $28
- 09:30β 11:30Morningπ―Steel PierRides, the iconic helicopter tour, and a 227-ft Ferris wheel over the Atlantic.2h Β· $10β25 per ride Β· must-see
- 14:00β 15:00AfternoonπAbsecon LighthouseNJ's tallest lighthouse β climb 228 steps for ocean and skyline views.1h Β· $10 Β· recommended
Day 3
2026-08-07
4h 45m Β· $10
- 09:30β 13:30Morningπ―Borgata or Hard Rock casino floorAC's biggest gaming floors β even non-gamblers love the dining and shows.4h Β· Free entry Β· recommended
- 14:00β 14:45AfternoonποΈLucy the Elephant (Margate)65-ft 1881 elephant-shaped building, just south of AC β tour the inside.45m Β· $10 Β· optional
Day 4
2026-08-08
0m Β· $0
Free time β explore on your own.
Day 5 β Departure
2026-08-09
0m Β· $0
Quick morning visit before heading to the airport.
Free time β explore on your own.
Budget breakdown
1 traveler Β· 5 days
| Category | Per person | Per person |
|---|---|---|
Attractions & activities Entry tickets and activity fees from your plan. | $38 | $38 |
Restaurants (dinner each day) Midpoint of cost ranges; lunch usually $10-20 extra per day. | $0 | $0 |
Lodging (estimate, mid-range) 4 nights Γ ~$140/night | $560 | $560 |
Local transport (estimate) 5 days of metro / taxis / ride share. | $75 | $75 |
| Total trip estimate | $673 | $673 |
Mid-range estimates. Travel hackers can cut 30-40%; luxury 2-3Γ. Lodging assumes mid-range hotel/Airbnb.