10 Amazing Things To See & Do In Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City is known for casinos and swimming pools. Culture Trip explores some other exciting staples of Atlantic City to see, while also adding some fun and exciting suggestions off the beaten path in this New Jersey hotspot.

The must-see icon is probably on everybody’s list already, but it’s a prime atmosphere for finding some of the best shops and restaurants right by the sea setting. At the Pier shops on the walk, you can find high end stores. The Tanger Outlets near the boardwalk, with over 100 outlets, also offer discounts up to 70%. At either one, you can save on sales tax. Patrons should also take advantage of the rolling chairs introduced since the 1880s and the boardwalk taxis. At night, enjoy the ‘Boardwalk Beat,’ a mesmerizing eight-and-a-half minute 3D sound and light spectacle which highlights the Romanesque facade of the 1929 Boardwalk Hall every half hour from 9:30PM-11PM. Enjoy some salt water taffy while taking in the views of the sea.

Price: Budget

Watch out for: Boardwalk Beat light show

Address & phone number: Pacific Ave Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-816-4965

Several Prohibition-era landmarks have survived throughout the cities highs and lows. Enoch ‘Nucky’ Johnson, the inspiration for the main character on HBO’s show ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ occupied the entire ninth floor of the once Ritz-Carlton Hotel at 2700 Boardwalk at S Iowa Avenue. Order a lobster meal at the 100-year-old Knife and Fork Inn, which was once a private club that served illegal liquor to local power brokers. The Irish Pub near the boardwalk, since 1900, used to be an old-time speakeasy, but nowadays you can order Guinness at any hour of the day.

Price: Budget

Hours: Daily, 24 hours

Watch out for: Historical stories from locals

Address & phone number: 3600 Atlantic Ave Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-344-1133