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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
  • 14:30
    β†’ 18:30
    Afternoon
    πŸ›οΈAtlantic City Boardwalk
    First 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
  • 09:30
    β†’ 11:30
    Morning
    🎯Steel Pier
    Rides, the iconic helicopter tour, and a 227-ft Ferris wheel over the Atlantic.
    2h Β· $10–25 per ride Β· must-see
  • 14:00
    β†’ 15:00
    Afternoon
    🎭Absecon Lighthouse
    NJ'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
  • 09:30
    β†’ 13:30
    Morning
    🎯Borgata or Hard Rock casino floor
    AC's biggest gaming floors β€” even non-gamblers love the dining and shows.
    4h Β· Free entry Β· recommended
  • 14:00
    β†’ 14:45
    Afternoon
    πŸ›οΈLucy 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
CategoryPer personPer 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.