Atlantic City combines the distinctive Atlantic City Boardwalk with free sandy beaches. There are also water sports on the Atlantic, boat trips with views of the skyline, and places where visitors can explore the city’s history. These highlights can help you decide where to start planning your trip: Would you like to focus on the coast, enjoy a view from the water, or include culture and local history? If you’re looking for a hotel in Atlantic City, you can use your interests as a starting point for your search.

Coast and Activity

The Atlantic City Boardwalk is a distinctive promenade, and the city also has free sandy beaches. Visitors can explore the Boardwalk by bike, and the Atlantic Ocean off Atlantic City is particularly well suited to water sports. The coastal experience therefore includes a range of activities: on the Boardwalk, the focus is on exploring by bike; for water sports, it’s the ocean itself. This can help you plan your stay by deciding whether the promenade, beach, or an activity on the water is your main interest. Restrooms are located, among other places, at Bartram Avenue and Albany Avenue on the Atlantic City Boardwalk; check seasonal operating hours.

Water and Skyline

Historic Gardners Basin in Atlantic City gives boaters access to the waterfront. Gardner’s Basin was established to provide the public with access to the waterfront for recreational activities.

With Atlantic City Cruises, visitors can see the city skyline and may spot marine life. This boat trip offers a different perspective on Atlantic City from exploring the Boardwalk by bike, with the skyline and possible wildlife sightings taking center stage. Check the latest trip details before planning your ride.

Culture and City History

Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is home to the world’s largest musical instrument. Atlantic City Convention Hall, commonly known as Boardwalk Hall, is a National Historic Landmark.

At the Atlantic City Experience, the Civil Rights Garden, and the New Jersey Korean War Memorial, visitors can explore Atlantic City’s history. These named places offer more ways to get to know the city from a historical perspective.

Neighborhood and Distinctive Attraction

The Ducktown neighborhood is known as Atlantic City’s “Little Italy.” The nickname reflects a cultural identity that offers another way to experience the city alongside the coast and Boardwalk. The Wheel at Steel Pier is the third-largest Ferris wheel in the United States. The size rankings of this Ferris wheel and the musical instrument at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall refer to different categories and scales: the Ferris wheel is ranked within the United States, while the instrument is ranked worldwide.

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