By Isabel Prontes
Atlantic City is located in New Jersey, in Atlantic County. It is part of the famous Jersey shore, and is legendary for its bustling Boardwalk, busy
beaches, shopping malls, gambling and casinos. If you are planning to be in the Atlantic City area, there is no shortage of exciting and fun things to do and see.
Atlantic City Historical Museum
The Atlantic City Historical Museum illustrates the history of the city--essentially its transformation from being a relaxing beach resort town to a glitzy gambling paradise. There are various exhibits on display at this museum, including relics, costumes, postcards, song sheets, and a lot of Miss America artifacts (the pageant takes place in Atlantic City every year). Be sure to check out the Al Gold photography gallery, which has changing photography displays.
Boardwalk at New Jersey Avenue (Garden Pier)
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Tel: (609) 347-5839
Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum
Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum is a quirky place that is located inside of a building that looks like it's about to be destroyed by a massive wrecking ball. The museum displays wild and wacky oddities, like authentic shrunken human heads and torture devices that were used back in the medieval era. If you are fascinated by everything weird, creepy and sometimes even disturbing, you should visit this museum while in the Atlantic City area.
1441 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Tel: (609) 347-2001
Storybook Land
Storybook Land is in Egg Harbor City, which is in the Atlantic City area. This is a charming and whimsical place that is a great tourist attraction for children. In existence since 1955, Storybook Land is an amusement park that uses classic children's books as a theme. There are many rides and attractions that are based around famous tales. Some notable rides include Jumping Jumbos, Turtle Twirl, Happy Dragon, the Carousel, Tea Time and many others.
6421 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Tel: (609) 641-7847
Gardner's Village
Gardner's Village is a waterfront park. This maritime village has a lot of interesting attractions, such as historic vessels (like the Tempo II that belonged to musician Guy Lombardo). Other notable features of Gardner's Village include the Steel Pier diving bell, the Fisherman's museum and the sundial. There are cruises available at Gardner's Village, as well as fishing options.
800 North New Hampshire Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Tel: (609) 348-2880
Atlantic City Convention Center
The Atlantic City Convention Center spans approximately half a million feet of exhibition area. The convention center is directly attached to the Sheraton Atlantic City Hotel. This convention center is very close to the bustling Boardwalk area. Be sure to check out the mesmerizing skylit atrium lobby (ninety feet high) with its many artworks on display, including sculptures.
1 Miss America Way
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Tel: (609) 449-2000
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
