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Area Atlantic City
Attractions
ABSECON
LIGHTHOUSE.
Rhode Island and Pacific
Aves., Atlantic City (449-1360). Built in 1857, along with the
light keeper's house. A photographer's delight. Call for hours.
ATLANTIC CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM.
Garden Pier, Boardwalk at
New Jersey Ave., Atlantic City (347-5839). Open daily 10am-4pm.
BIRCH GROVE PARK AND WILDLIFE ZOO.
Burton Ave, Northfield (641-3778). Lakes for
fishing; playground, mini zoo, walking paths, and picnic areas.
Miniature-golf and camping seasonal. Open 9am - 5pm daily. Weekends and
holidays $1 admission.
BOATING.
Duke
O' Fluke party boat sails from Higbee Ave. at the Bay, Somers Point
(926-2280). Fishing in the back bays for flounder, weakies, and blues.
Operating 4 hour trips, daily 8am-noon, 1-5pm. Nature cruises available.
Call for information and reservations.
CAPE MAY COUNTY PARK ZOO.
Garden State Parkway Exit
11, Rt 9, Cape May Court House (465-5271). Over 85 species of wild
animals, bird aviary and a 35-acre African Savannah. Open daily
10am-4:45pm. Free but donation requested.
GARDNER'S BASIN.
800 N. New Hampshire
Ave., Atlantic City (348-2880). Restaurant, tall ship Young America
(348-8818), Atlantic City Parasail, (348-0033), and Cruisn 1 sightseeing
cruises (347-7600). Call for more information.
GILLIAN'S ISLAND
WATER THEME PARK.
Boardwalk at Plymouth Pl., Ocean
City (399-0483). Large water slide and other water amusements along with a
popular miniature golf course. Open seasonally.
HAMILTON
MALL.
4403 Black
Horse Pike, Mays Landing (646-8326). Over 140 stores and restaurants,
including Macy's, Sears, JC Penney, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Ruby
Tuesday. Open Mon-Sat 10am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
HARD ROCK CAFÉ.
Trump Taj Mahal on
Boardwalk (441-0007). Pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, smoked chicken, fish,
burgers, salads, gourmet appetizers, and cold beer. Expansive rock
memorabilia. Open daily for L, D, and LS Mon-Thurs 11:30am-midnight, bar
till 1am; Fri 11:30am-1am, bar till 2am; Sat 11am-1am, bar till 2am; Sun
11am-midnight, bar till 1am.
LUCY THE ELEPHANT.
Decatur and Atlantic
Aves, Margate (822-6519). The world's most famous 65-foot pachyderm. View
artifacts from Margate and the southern New Jersey area as you walk
through this restored historical landmark. Admission $3 adults, $1
children.
OCEAN LIFE CENTER.
Historic GardnerŐs
Basin, New Hampshire Avenue and the Bay, Atlantic City (348-2880). A new
marine and maritime education and entertainment facility whose mission is
to create awareness and appreciation of the wonders of the ocean through
live aquatic displays, interactive exhibits and more. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Call for admission information.
RENAULT WINERY.
72 n. Bremen Ave., Egg
Harbor (965-2111). Oldest vineyard in the United States; wine cellar
tours, glass museum, wine tasting, gift shop, gourmet restaurant. Open
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm.
RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM.
1441
New York Ave. and Boardwalk, Atlantic City (347-2001). The quirkiest, most
amazing exhibits, including the Jersey Devil skeleton and a roulette table
made of jelly beans. Open Mon-Fri 11am till at least 5pm, Sat and Sun 10am
till at least 8pm. Admission $8.95 plus tax, $6.95 plus tax for children
5-12, free for kids 4 and under.
BERNIE ROBBINS STADIUM.
Albany Ave. (near
Bader Field), Atlantic City (344-SURF). The home of the Atlantic City
Surf, an Atlantic League baseball team that plays May through
September.
STEEL PIER.
1000 Boardwalk at Virginia
Ave, Atlantic City (345-4893). Rides, games and other amusements have
returned to the city's world-famous, 100-year-old pier. Mon-Fri from 1pm,
Sat and Sun from noon.
STORY BOOK LAND.
Black Horse Pike,
Cardiff (641-7847). More than 50 building and displays depicting famous
children's stories. Rides, playground, picnic area and petting zoo.
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat and Sun 11am-5pm. Admission $11.50 + tax. Amusements
included. Children under 1 free.
THE NOYES MUSEUM.
Lily Lake Rd.,
Oceanville (652-8848) A permanent display of works by some of southern New
Jersey's top artists, an extensive decoy collection, special exhibits.
Open Wed-Sun 11am-4pm. Admission $3, $2 for seniors and students, under 12
free. Free admission Friday.
TOWNE OF HISTORIC SMITHVILLE.
Ten miles
North of Atlantic City at Rt 9 and Moss Mill Rd., Smithville (652-7777).
Restored 18th century village set around Lake Meone. Five restaurants and
60 shops specializing in antiques, gifts, souvenirs, gourmet foods, baked
goods, and clothing. Open year-round. Free parking.
THE WALK - ATLANTIC CITY
OUTLETS.
Located in the center of Atlantic City, the Walk Outlets are the
most visited shopping area in New Jersey. Over 100 Outlet
stores to choose from!
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