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. DIVE DEEPER THIS PAGE FROM TOP: EDWIN FORSYTHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE/US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE; LUCY THE ELEPHANT/MATT BARON PHOTO Catch an Event GREATER ATLANTIC CITY REGION SPONSORED CONTENT 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. 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. Rides, Games, Bars, Food, Entertainment & More! 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. DOWNBEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL September Ski Beach, Ventnor downbeachseafoodfest.com A bayfront seafood celebration featuring fresh-caught flavors, craft beers, live music and cooking demos. 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. 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. Let the Fun Begin SteelPier.com @SteelPierAC Virginia Ave. & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ VisitNJ.org 71
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