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Atlantic City is a seaside city in New Jersey. It is a popular destination because casino gambling is legal, and for many years before that because of its beach and entertainment.
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- Atlantic City Aquarium - Ocean Life Center, 800 North New Hampshire Av., (609) 348-2880, [7]. Daily 10AM-5PM. Features eight giant aquariums (including a touch tank), shipwreck artifacts, etc. Adults: $7.00, Seniors: $5.00, Children (ages 4-12): $4.00, Under 3: Free. * Unless you're under 3, you are getting ripped off. You will probably see more fish at your local pet shop. The "observation deck" provides a view you can see from the third floor of your hotel. As for the "eight giant aquariums," there was one aquarium that I would consider giant and the rest were probably bought at the local pet shop.
- Absecon Lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode Island Ave., tel. (609)449-1360, [8]. Monday 11AM-4PM, Th-Su 11AM-4PM; July and August daily 10AM-5PM. Built in 1857 and is the tallest in New Jersey. 228 steps to the top to will yield a magnificent view of the Jersey shoreline. Adults: $5.00, Seniors: $4.00, Children (ages 4-12): $4.00, Under 3: Free.
- Lucy the Elephant, 9200 Atlantic Av. at Decatur Ave., (609) 823-6473, [9]. A 65-ton building built to look like an elephant. Built in 1881 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is one of those curious pieces of Americana that one doesn't see too much of anymore. 30-minute tours of its interior are avaliable. Adults $5, ages 3-12 $2.
- Atlantic City Historical Museum, New Jersey Av. and the Boardwalk, (609) 344-1943; [10]. Interesting insights into the city's history through various exhibits and artifacts. Look for the larger-than life Mr. Peanut!
- Monopoly Monument, Park Place and the Boardwalk, across from Bally's Atlantic City. The streets in the world's favorite board game take their names from Atlantic City's streets.
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There is plenty to do in Atlantic City. Most people go to "AC" to gamble in one of the many resorts. Atlantic City casinos [11] offer slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat, keno, race books and specialty table games.
One can also explore the world's first boardwalk! The Atlantic City Boardwalk is the backbone of this seaside resort city, providing access to hotels, resorts, shops, casinos and more. Stemming from the Atlantic City Boardwalk are several piers featuring a number of attractions. Steel Pier features an amusement park right off the Atlantic City Boardwalk with rides, games and food. Garden Pier is known as the arts and cultural center of the Atlantic City Boardwalk complete with Atlantic City historical museum and Atlantic City Art Center.
Atlantic City is right on the Jersey Shore! One could go swimming, tanning, fishing, or surfing! Many of the resorts are located right on the beach and boardwalk!
Wildwood Beach in Atlantic City is voted the best sports beach in the United States. It's a very clean beach with lots of family fun! Visit Wildwood Beach on the Web!
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- Street vendors on the Boardwalk sell items such as salt water taffy, funnel cakes, cotton candy, and the like.
- Red Square, 2901 Pacific Avenue .,609-344-9100 . Red Square specialises in vodka, chicken kiev, caviar, and communism.
- Mama Mott's Restaurant, 151 South New York Av., 609-345-8218, [13]. Mama Mott's Restaurant specializes in mouthwatering traditional Italian cuisine, as well as serving an extensive array of American classics. - Closed for renovations as of April 14, 2007
- Dock's Oyster House, 2405 Atlantic Av., 609-345-0092, [14]. Dock's Oyster House opened in 1897 and continues to offer items from their original menu. Along with the raw bar, they have an extensive selection of sea food. the food and service are both great.
- Tony's Baltimore Grill, 2800 Atlantic Av., 609-345-5766. Old-style pizza and pasta, reasonable prices, a local favorite. Great stuff.
- White House Subs, 2301 Arctic Av., 609-345-8599. THE place to get submarine sandwiches ("hoagies" if you're from Philadelphia). Some theorize that it's the great bread, or even the water that's used to make the great bread, but whatever it is, it's great sandwiches. A must-do in AC, check out the celeb pictures on the wall - look for the Beatles pics.
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