Atlantic City Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Atlantic City, New Jersey - NJ, USA)

Atlantic City boasts some of the world's most impressive casinos and tourist attractions, including Atlantic City's multi-billion-dollar Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, a gigantic, glitzy building with enough tables to keep the clientele happy for weeks.

Other notable tourist attractions include the restored Atlantic City Aquarium, the famous and ancient Rolling Chairs and the entertainment-packed Steel Pier, which offers fun for the family.

Atlantic City Aquarium / Ocean Life Center

Address: 800 North New Hampshire Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey NJ, USA
Tel: +1 609 348 2880
This exciting complex of the deep is located in the restored waterfront district of town at Gardner's Basin and features fun for the entire family, with its eight aquariums and 10 themed, interactive exhibits. Attractions at the Atlantic City Aquarium / Ocean Life Center include a variety of tanks and the numerous underwater oddities that inhabit them, and various interesting hands-on exhibits, based on maritime themes and educational displays.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children

Caesar's Atlantic City Hotel Casino

Address: 2100 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey (left), USA
Tel: +1 609 348 4411
Like the Caesar's in Las Vegas, Caesar's Atlantic City Hotel Casino features a Roman theme, taking patrons back to the days of Julius Caesar, and has a prime location in the center of the Boardwalk. The multi-level casino is well decked out with furnishings, attractive lighting and artwork, with attractions including numerous slot machines and tables on the first floor, and poker tables and keno upstairs. Caesar's Atlantic City Hotel Casino is one of the most popular casinos in Atlantic City and is always busy.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free

Rolling Chairs

Address: Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey NJ, USA
A charming and easy way to see the Boardwalk and learn something of its history and attractions is to take a rolling chair ride. Atlantic City's Rolling Chairs have been operating for over 100 years and are a permanent fixture of the Boardwalk experience. Friendly guides provide narration with the trip, which can run for a couple of blocks or right along the Boardwalk. Prices will vary between operators and the Rolling Chairs in Atlantic City generally operate throughout the day and into the evening.
Open hours: varying hours, dawn to late evening
Admission: charge

Steel Pier

Address: 1000 Boardwalk, Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey NJ, USA
Tel: +1 609 345 4893
Located in the center of the Boardwalk opposite the Trump Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City's Steel Pier opened in the late 19th century. Offering plenty of family entertainment and attractions, the Steel Pier is known for its many rides and games, including a custom-made carousel. The park was revamped in 1993 after a huge fire destroyed much of the pier's attractions 11 years before.
Open hours: daily, seasonal variations apply
Admission: free entry, rides charge

Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort

Address: 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey NJ, USA
Tel: +1 609 449 1000
Donald Trump is one of the world's most successful businessman and a multi-billionaire who has several world famous towers and buildings to his name, including the fairly recent addition of Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort. This glitzy village-sized complex is decked out with chandeliers, mirrors and bright colors and features a huge number of gaming tables, shows and other attractions. High rollers love to gamble here, in Atlantic City's first multi-billion dollar casino.
Open hours: daily, 24 hours
Admission: free