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Famous for its dazzling casinos and sunup-to-sundown nightlife, the Greater Atlantic City Region boasts big beaches beside high-end shopping and gourmet dining. Treat yourself to a massage at one of the many resort spas, catch a concert or try your luck at the tables. Beyond the glitz, discover outdoor activities on pristine fairways, at blueberry farms or in Wharton State Forest. Pedal a cruiser to New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse or take a surrey ride on the boardwalk. It’s a dynamic destination where the thrill of the city meets the tranquility of the shore—and excitement is always on the agenda.
WAKE UP HERE
Experience the perfect blend of luxury and old-world charm at Château Renault, a historic hotel and winery in Egg Harbor City, designed with European-style rooms, an Italian courtyard and championship golf course.
SET SAIL
What better way to spend a morning or catch “happy hour” than aboard Atlantic City Cruises, soaking up the sight of the casino-laden skyline and famous boardwalk from the water. Prefer to see the waves from a seagull’s-eye view? Atlantic City Parasail will have you flying high.
DINE & DRINK
Feast on classic Jersey Italian comfort food at Steve & Cookie’s By the Bay in Margate, where homemade pastas feel like a warm hug. Sip martinis to nightly piano music or indulge in a full raw bar—with up to 10 different oysters per night—at Dock’s Oyster House, an Atlantic City institution since 1897.
SHOP THE OUTLETS
Put on your walking shoes to shop Tanger Outlets, The Walk, an open-air outlet mall spanning three blocks of brandname stores in Atlantic City.
SAVOR THE BLUE
Head to Hammonton, the Blueberry Capital of the World, to pluck sun-ripened berries straight from the fields of Piney Hollow Farm, Blueberry Bill Farm, Atlantic Blueberry Co. and more. Trade your basket for a glass of blueberry wine or moscato at Tomasello Winery. Top your trip with award-winning blueberry brandy at Blue Rascal Distillery or a swirl of perfectly tart berry ice cream at Royale Crown.
SNAP A PHOTO
Visit the iconic Lucy the Elephant in Margate, registered as a National Historic Landmark and voted #1 roadside attraction by USA Today’s 10 Best in 2025. At 65 feet tall, Lucy offers quite the view from her observation deck and a glimpse into her fascinating history.
DISCOVER THE ARTS
Recently renovated and reopened, the Eagle Theatre in Hammonton has seen many lives and today brings important stories to the main stage.
TAKE IN THE VIEWS
In Galloway, the Edwin Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge offers wildlife habitats, coastal trails and wetlands. Retreat to the observation towers to birdwatch or get an unobstructed view of the Atlantic City skyline.
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ATLANTIC CITY BOAT SHOW
February 25 - March 1 Atlantic City Convention Center
acboatshow.com
Explore hundreds of boats, marine gear and paddlesport demos at this five-day boating extravaganza.
ATLANTIC CITY BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL
April 11 Atlantic City Convention Center
acbeerfest.com
Sip craft brews from 100-plus breweries and groove to live music at this indoor beer-and-beats festival.
SOAR & SHORE FESTIVAL
May 28-30 Atlantic City
visitatlanticcity.com/soarandshorefestival
Beachfront air shows full of thrilling aerial performances, plus a car show, fireworks and high-flying fun.
RED WHITE & BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
June 28 Hammonton
townofhammonton.org
Free festival celebrating the area’s famous blueberries with food, live music and family-friendly fun.
DOWNBEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
September Ski Beach, Ventnor
downbeachseafoodfest.com
A bayfront seafood celebration featuring fresh-caught flavors, craft beers, live music and cooking demos.
HOLIDAY DICKENS FEST
November Historic Smithville
historicsmithvillenj.com/56-dicken-s-fest
Outdoor musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol, village lights, rides on the whimsical Smithville Train and vintage charm.
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