Escape AC - Escape Rooms, situated inside Tropicana Atalanta City on the Boardwalk is a fun place to bond with your friends and family. Featuring four rooms namely the Casino, Boardwalk, Theater and Poker, the level of difficulty of each escape room here varies but offers the same fun nonetheless. Once locked inside the room, you get an hour to solve clues and find your way out.
Situated on Atlantic City's eastern coastline, the Absecon Lighthouse has been assisting wandering vessels since its establishment in 1856. Standing at a spectacular height of 171 feet (52 meters), it is quite easily the tallest structure of its kind in New Jersey. This splendid piece of 19th-century architecture is made up of a mesh of granite slabs that lend its walls an eye-catching sheen that still exists today. First lit in 1857, the lighthouse retains its original George Meade-designed Fresnel lens that at the peak of its powers propagated signals up to 36.1 kilometers (22.4 miles). Decommissioned in 1933, its lens shines brightly to this day.
This proud, well-loved historical monument has been delighting visitors since its conception in 1881. South Atlantic City landowner James Vincent de Paul Lafferty, Jr. had this mammoth beast constructed as a way to attract visitors and prospective buyers to his properties. Lucy stands 65 feet (20 meters) high and contains many rooms inside. It also sports a spiral staircase to the top of the edifice. Check out the website for an in-depth account of Lucy's long history.
You can be sure to find one of a kind gifts at the shops in Smithville, where the little Jersey village is open year round. With shops specializing in Early American local crafts and products, Smithville's stores include Cook's Corner, Adrianna's Boutique, Crafting Cellar and more. In town, there are also restaurants, cafes, and the popular Colonial Inn Bed and Breakfast. Special events have drawn people from all over the east coast and have included a Children's Festival, Antique Show Day, Corvette Day and Olde Fife and Drum Corp. The people of Smithville encourage every visitor staying in Atlantic City to start a tradition of seeing the village any time of year.
A 43-story tower with 2000 guest rooms and suites invites you to have the time of your life! There's never a dull moment at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa—live life king-size here! From the time you check in, all your needs are taken care of, up until the moment you leave. The rooms have marble baths, television sets, wet-bars and internet access. You will find restaurants, stores, a barbershop, a fitness center, sprawling gardens, meeting rooms and a pool on-site! What's more? Enjoy your evenings in the casino or watch a movie at the hotel's theater with your family! Once you step in, you may never want to leave—it's just so much fun!
Kennedy Plaza is an attractive amphitheater on the waterfront of the Atlantic City coastline. Located along the celebrated Boardwalk area, there is seating available as well as facilities for the handicapped. All year round, it plays host to fascinating multi-cultural events ranging from Calypso beats to Korean sword dances, African fire eaters, stilt walkers, acrobats and much more. The Kennedy Plaza brings the world right to the shores of Atlantic City. Most events are free and you can find out more by dialing the toll free number to Atlantic City tourism information 888-228-4748.
Reopened in 2004, Carnegie Library Center was built in 1903 and served as the city's most popular library until 1985. After a big gap, the center was revamped and now functions as an educational establishment catering to a multitude of people. On site, you will find a 75-seat lecture hall, 22-seat computer lab, a multipurpose room, conference centers and seminar rooms. Operated by the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, there are several educational programs, technological training and professional development courses offered here. Do make it a point to check the Civil Rights Garden too when you're here.
This attraction offers the excitement of sailing on a 34-foot Catalina (10.4 meters). They customize trips to your sightseeing desires and include trips around Brigantine, Ventnor, Margate, Longport, and Ocean City. Sailboats can hold up to six people. Charter prices depend on the length and time of your excursion. They also offer lessons. Call for more details and to schedule your outing.
One of the premier venues for fairs in the area, the Atlantic County David C. Wood 4-H Fairground is located in the city of South Egg Harbor. Buzzing with events all year round, this fairground features prominently in the local community's events scene. Among the fairs and festivals to be hosted here are the South Jersey Pumpkin Show and the Fall Home & Garden Expo. Do drop by here when in town to discover some decent entertainment.
Founded in 1875, Calvary Baptist Church has remained a church which is a class apart from others. In its long history, it has changed locations and names several times, but their morals have remained intact. People praise it for its teachings and practices, which lets Calvary carve a niche in the community. The church encourages the spread of education, not just among the members but also across the community. The Calvary Baptist Church has been honored by numerous laurels from various organizations and associations, which include the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Kentucky Baptist Fellowship, and a special mention by the Elkhorn Baptist Association.
The World War I Memorial is a historic site that is a sad reminder of the ghastly effects of wars on the lives of people. Included in the National Register of Historic Places, it was erected in 1922.