Lucy the Elephant
It may surprise you to learn that, just like Las Vegas, there’s an awful lot of none-casino related fun to be had in Atlantic City. Whether you want to be spooked or educated, entertained or just admire the views, Atlantic City is bursting with museums, architectural sights and entertainment venues which you might not have known about. If you’re planning on heading to the New Jersey city for a gaming holiday, we recommend you check out our list of things to do in Atlantic City to find out about the very best attractions.
Check out Lucy the Elephant
Atlantic City is probably one of the few places in the world that houses a six storey (yes, six storey!) elephant. Deemed by Wikipedia as an “architectural folly”, Lucy the Elephant was constructed to attract homeowners and businesses to the area. At 65 feet tall, Lucy is probably one of the tallest animal themed buildings in the world and such notoriety no doubt saved her from demolition in the 1970’s. It seems businesses and residents have come to accept the large grey elephant in the city and Lucy even featured in a 2006 insurance advert. Located near Atlantic Avenue, Margate City, Lucy is a must see. You can even check her out on Google Maps.
Get Spooked at Haunted Tales
2009 saw the opening of a brand new attraction in Atlantic City, Haunted Tales. Owners Russ and Donna Marie Eislie opened the attraction as they felt there “was nothing for families on the Boardwalk”. For the $7 entry fee, you can expect to be spooked by the ghost of local pirate Capt. Beaumont and hear tales of the Jersey Devil, a creature born with “hooves and a horse’s head”, which is said to live in New Jersey. The Haunted Tales shop also features a one-of-a-kind white bat.
Admire the Views at the Absecon Lighthouse
If you’d like to admire the views of Atlantic City, then there’s no better place to visit than the Absecon Lighthouse. As the second-tallest lighthouse in New Jersey, the Absecon Lighthouse towers over 160 feet and overlooks the Absecon Inlet. You can also learn about the history of the lighthouse, which first began guiding ships in 1857, by visiting the museum located in the Keeper’s House. For a small donation you can also climb up to the external gallery and really admire the views of Atlantic City...A must for those who think they’ve seen everything in the city.
If you’ve visited Atlantic City before and would like to recommend a particular venue, restaurant or cultural spot, then please feel free to leave a comment listing your favourite places in Atlantic City.
