Looking
for something to do? You found it. Atlantic City
has fun for all ages. There is everything from
educational art galleries and ocean life exhibits, to video
game and skateboarding on the menu. Adult activities
range from countless nightclubs and types of live entertainment
to the thrill and desire to win lots of money at the famous
casinos. Below we have highlighted some of the different
attractions to help you plan a great vacation no matter what
your desire.
Family Fun
Atlantic
County Park in Estell Manor -
109 State Hwy Rt 50, Estell Manor (609-625-1897). A 1,672-acre
park with playgrounds, picnic areas, fishing, camping, bike
trails, exercise course, and year-round hiking; ruins of
Estellville Glassworks and the Bethlehem Loading Company. Park
open 7:30 am-dusk. Nature Center open Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, Sat-Sun
10 am-4 pm.
Flyers
Skate Zone Atlantic City - Albany Ave (near Sandcastle Stadium), Atlantic City
(441-1780). The NHL-size rink is open for public skating Mon-Sun
1-3 pm, Fri and Sat 8-10 pm. $5.50 weekdays, $6.50 weekends.
Skate rental $3. Open ice hockey Mon-Fri 11:15 am-12:45 pm. $10
per player.
Lucy
the Elephant -
Decatur and Atlantic aves, Margate (609-822-6519). 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. Open seasonally. Admission $3 adults, $1
children.
Steel
Pier - 1000
Boardwalk at Virginia Ave, Atlantic City (609-345-4893). Rides,
games and other amusements have returned to the city's
world-famous, 100-year-old pier. Open seasonally.
Art Galleries
Belrose
Galleries - 1505 Boardwalk, Atlantic City (609-345-2279).
Original artwork by Erte, Bill Mack, David Miller, Frederick
Remington; estate and contemporary jewelry. Open 10 am-5 pm
daily.
Caprice
Gallery -
Harrah's Casino Hotel, Atlantic City
(1-800-626-7750). Numerous special showings and limited-edition
works on display throughout the year. Open daily 10 am-11:30 pm.
Florence
Valore Miller Art Center -
Garden Pier, Boardwalk at New Jersey Ave, Atlantic City
(609-347-5837). Houses three galleries; different art shows
every month. Open daily 10 am-4 pm.
Water Attractions
Ocean
Life Center -
Gardner's Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City
(609-348-2880, ext. 10). A 750-gallon touch tank, coral tank,
educational exhibits, and local and tropical fish. Leo 15
exhibit features a probe that measures salinity. Adults $7,
seniors $5, children 4-12 $4, children under 3 free. Daily 10
am-5 pm.
Gardner's
Basin - 800
N. New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City (609-348-2880). Restaurants,
Ocean Life Center (609-348-2880, ext. 10), and Cruisin 1
sightseeing cruises (609-347-7600). Call for more information.
Looking
for something to do? You found it. Atlantic City
has fun for all ages. There is everything from
educational art galleries and ocean life exhibits, to video
game and skateboarding on the menu. Adult activities
range from countless nightclubs and types of live entertainment
to the thrill and desire to win lots of money at the famous
casinos. Below we have highlighted some of the different
attractions to help you plan a great vacation no matter what
your desire.