Greater Atlantic City RegionNew Jersey Attractions for the Greater Atlantic City RegionAtlantic Contemporary Ballet Theatre - In existence since 1982 and performs extensively in the Atlantic City area at the Casino-Hotels and colleges. In addition to an exciting repertoire, they present special children's performances as well as a number of lecture demonstrations in local schools. Stockton Performing Arts Center - Located at the Richard Stockton College, the Center is a premier center for the performing arts offering programs in music, dance, theater, and family events. Storybook Land - Offers 20 acres of great family entertainment. The timelessness of childhood will ring true as your family literally walks through its all-time favorite stories and nursery rhymes at Storybook Land. Atlantic City Miniature Golf - Play 18 holes of world-class golf at Atlantic City's premier miniature golf course. Enjoy the beauty of lush landscapes, elevated greens and real waterfalls as you tackle the challenge of realistic contours, formidable roughs, and sandtraps. Absecon Lighthouse - Take an amazing journey into time and above it all as you ascend the 228 steps of the Absecon Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in the country. You'll see breathtaking views of the Atlantic City skyline and up top you'll come face-to-face with the original first-order Fresnel Lens, first lit in 1857. Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum - Houses strange and unusual exhibits from Robert Ripley’s travels. The Museum also features a variety of films and an interactive funhouse. Noyes Museum of Art - Building upon the core of the Fred and Ethel Noyes Collection, the museum collects, preserves and exhibits, American fine art, crafts and folk art with an emphasis on New Jersey artists and folk art forms, reflecting the area's long traditions, landscape and culture. Lucy the Elephant - Constructed in the late 1800's by James V. Lafferty. Standing 65 feet tall and weighting 90 tons, Lucy once served as a hotel, summer home and tavern. The structure now serves as a museum. Mahwah Museum - Come and explore Mahwah's fascinating History by viewing several permanent and rotating exhibits. The museum also includes a large model train exhibit. Atlantic City Cruises - Offers daily skyline, marine mammal, and calm water cruise adventures. Marine Mammal Stranding Center - Responsible to rescue, rehabilitate, and release stranded or otherwise distressed marine mammals and sea turtles that come ashore along the New Jersey coast. Visitors can watch as professionals tend to the animals as well as visit the museum and gift shop which are housed in a 1930's era coast guard station boat house. Boardwalk Hall - Host to a sparkling list of dazzling entertainers and knockout sporting events throughout its 81 year history. A premier entertainment spot for visitors and residents alike. Steel Pier - Located at the Trump Taj Mahal, Steel Pier offers 24 rides, games and prize wheels, a food court and free admission. Historic Smithville & Village Greene - The Towne of Historic Smithville is a quaint little town in southern New Jersey, near Atlantic City, where the sounds of yesteryear are very much alive. Walk along the cobblestone and brick paths and return to the 1700's. There are over 60 fine shops and several fine restaurants. Tuckerton Seaport - Dedicated to preserving, presenting and interpreting the rich maritime history, heritage, and environment of the Jersey Shore and the unique contributions of its Baymen. Batsto Village - Established in the late 1700's as a bog iron and glass making industrial center (1766 - 1876). Currently it reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed at the site in the late 19th century. Batsto Village also offers a Museum and Gift Shop. Atlantic City Historical Museum - Committed to preserving the rich history of this one-of-a-kind seaside resort. The permanent exhibition, 'Atlantic City, Playground of the Nation', displays artifacts, costumes, posters, photographs, song sheets, postcards, souvenirs, and an array of Miss America memorabilia. Jersey Shore Children's Museum - Children ages 1-8 can enjoy 16 exhibits with hands-on activities. Exhibits are work place themed with authentic props and clothing to allow creative role-play. Atlantic City Art Center - The only exhibiting center in the Nation located on a municipal pier extending into the Atlantic Ocean. Providing the opportunity for cultural experience through high quality exhibitions, educational outreach and related arts programming at the Center. Atlantic City Aquarium - Offers eight tanks totaling 29,800 gallons of aquariums, exhibiting more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals, 10 exhibits featuring themes on the marine and maritime environment. Civil Rights Gardens - A tranquil public sculpture garden comprised of 11 granite columns, winding pathways, plants, flowers, Gingko trees and sculptures with inscriptions related to the history, events and people of the Civil Rights movement. | ||||||
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