SNAP A PHOTO Visit the iconic Lucy the Elephant in Margate, registered as a National Historic Landmark and voted best roadside attraction by USA Today ’s 10 Best in 2024. At 65 feet tall, Lucy offers a panoramic vista from her observation deck and a glimpse into her fascinating history. DISCOVER THE ARTS Recently renovated and reopened after 95 years, the Eagle Theater in Hammonton has seen many lives, but today brings an arts pulse and important stories to the main stage. TAKE IN THE VIEWS In Galloway, the Edwin Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge offers 47,000 acres of wildlife habitats, coastal trails and wetlands. Retreat to the observation towers to birdwatch or get an unobstructed view of the Atlantic City skyline. DIVE DEEPER Catch an Event GREATER ATLANTIC REGION SPONSORED CONTENT ATLANTIC CITY BOAT SHOW February 26 -March 2 Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City acboatshow.com -Sail the seas on dry land with must-see attractions and brand-new boats. For 40+ years, the Boat Show has been fun for all. Endless Fun Rides, Games, Bars, Food, Entertainment & More! EGG HARBOR CITY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL August 9 Philadelphia Avenue, Egg Harbor City eggharborcity.org/events -Egg Harbor City hosts a festival with food trucks, beer garden, vendors, live music and a car show. THIS PAGE FROM TOP: EDWIN FORSYTHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE/US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE; LUCY THE ELEPHANT/MATT BARON PHOTO AC BEER & MUSIC FEST March 29 Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City acbeerfest.com -Join the best of local brewers with live music on the heart of the Atlantic City Boardwalk. DOWNBEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL September Ski Beach, Ventnor downbeachseafoodfest.com -Enjoy live music, an oyster tasting, a chowder cook-off, crab cake eating contest and a beer festival right on the beach. RED, WHITE & BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL June -July Hammonton High School, Hammonton townofhammonton.org/event/ red-white-blueberry-festival-2 -The Blueberry Capital showcases the State Fruit with a pie-eating contest, family entertainment and a classic car show. DICKENS FESTIVAL December Historic Smithville, Galloway historicsmithville.com/ uncategorized/holiday-dickens-fest -This two-day outdoor festival celebrates A Christmas Carol and offers visitors a chance to shop Smithville’s 50+ boutiques. Greetings F rom SteelPier.com @SteelPierAC Virginia Ave. & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ VisitNJ.org 69
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