A resort city on the Atlantic coast of New Jersey, Atlantic City is known for its wide beaches and the Boardwalk. Established as a health resort in the 1800s, it has evolved as a place dotted with glitzy nightclubs high-rise hotels and casinos, where you can enjoy gambling at game tables and slot machines, performances by famous music and comedy acts, spa treatments and high-end shopping.
Sightseeing destinations in Atlantic City
Sightseeing opportunities in this city range from Lucy the Elephant to the iconic Boardwalk. With a huge number of places of interest, you can embark on a deep-sea fishing excursion, visit art centers, go shopping and enjoy beautiful views in its wind farms. You can also let your inner child out at the Steel Pier, relax at one of the luxurious day spas, and of course experience the thrill gambling and feel the sand between your toes on its world-famous beaches on the East Coast.
Top tour activities in Atlantic City
There truly a lot of things to do while in Atlantic City, but there are those that you should not miss, such as:
- Strolling the Boardwalk - Stretching 4 miles long, the Atlantic City Boardwalk varies in beauty, as it is comprised of natural, carnival, honky-tonk and pub-crawl atmospheres—basically, you will never know what to expect in this place. However, you should not miss to see the 3D light and sound show, with fantastic special effects projected on the Boardwalk Hall’s facade.
- Enjoying the Beach - The beaches here are wide with very soft sand, so surf’s up! Do not just be cooped up inside those high-rises, as you can be out riding on your boogie board or enjoy the water activities.
- Experiencing a Comedy Show at Borgata - After a hearty meal, you can also choose to avoid the poker tables and slot machines, and rather see a show at the Borgata Comedy Club and laugh it out. If you are lucky, you could be able to see someone as popular as Maureen Langan cracking up the audience.
Top tour attractions in Atlantic City
With an endless number of entertaining places in this city, here are just a few of the most fascinating attractions:
- The Boardwalk - Undoubtedly, this is the most popular attraction in Atlantic City that covers almost everything that you will want to see in this destination. You can easily explored it on foot, on a bike or in the popular rolling chair, while stopping to catch the sea breeze, enjoy a meal, do some shopping or take in a show. A notable here is the famous Entrance to the Stars, which is the city’s version of the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, with handprints from celebrities, such as Frank Sinatra, Cher, Johnny Carson and Stevie Wonder.
- Absecon Lighthouse - This 228-step, 171-feet lighthouse is the tallest in the state and the 3rd-tallest in the US, which is noted for still having the original First-Order Fresnel lens that was installed in 1857 when the structure was constructed. Also, it houses an interesting museum (the lighthouse keeper’s quarters) and offers superb views over the Atlantic Ocean.
- Atlantic City Aquarium - This aquarium offers many interactive exhibits that showcase a variety of marine life from across the world, including sea bass, northern stingrays and tiger sharks.
Atlantic city sightseeing tours and activities
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