Attractions Nearby Atlantic City, Day Trips and Excursions

(Atlantic City, New Jersey - NJ, USA)

Atlantic City may seem to be all about casino attractions and it does have more than one or two. However, if you fancy a break from the tables there is much variety in sightseeing on Atlantic City's limits and not far beyond.

The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge offers quiet respite from the Atlantic City area, as does the nearby ancient Renault Winery and historic village of Smithville, while drive a little further and you can be in Philadelphia, the 'City of Brotherly Love'.

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Brigantine Division

Address: Great Creek Roadand US 9, Oceanville, New Jersey NJ, USA
Tel: +1 609 652 1665
Not far from Atlantic City is the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Brigantine Division, a huge coastal refuge, 10 percent of which is woodland. There are a couple of interesting walking trail attractions through the marshes and woodlands of the refuge - the Leeds Eco-Trail and the shorter Akers Woodland Trail - or you could take a leisurely drive around the 8-mile / 13 km wildlife loop. Among the abundance of wildlife attractions in the refuge are peregrine falcons and bald eagles. The refuge is accessible by taking US highway 30 west and 9 north, from where the Great Creek Road takes you to the gates.
Open hours: daily, dawn to dusk
Admission: charge per vehicle

Philadelphia

Address: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (PA), USA
The birthplace of the US Declaration of Independence and original capital of America, Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is a historical city that is loaded to the brim with some amazing attractions, both natural and manmade. Lying on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, Philadelphia has reinvented itself and is now a hip city with plentiful shops and restaurants and has more than its share of green spaces. The dining is sophisticated, the shopping endless and the best thing is it's just a short drive from Atlantic City.

Renault Winery

Address: 72 North Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City, New Jersey NJ, USA
Tel: +1 609 965 2111
The Renault Winery is actually the oldest vineyard in the United States and is located to the west of Atlantic City on US 30 and North Bremen Avenue. The winery was founded as far back as 1864 and attractions include tours of the vineyard where you can sample some of the delicious offerings, a museum, a restaurant and a popular wine café.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 16:00, Saturday - 11:00 to 20:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 16:00
Admission: charge

Towne of Historic Smithville

Address: 1 North New York Road, Smithville, New Jersey NJ, USA
Tel: +1 609 652 7777
Not far from Atlantic City is the charming village of Smithville, which grew from a one-room inn back in the 18th century to a whole village today. The reopening of the inn in the 1950s was so successful that several old colonial buildings were brought back to life and converted into little shops and restaurants to create the attraction of the Towne of Historic Smithville.

Storybook Land

Address: 6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey NJ, USA
Tel: +1 609 641 7847
Located 10 miles / 16 km west of Atlantic City, Storybook Land is a 20-acre / 8-hectare theme park for young kids, with dozens of fairy-tale buildings and attractions mimicking popular childhood stories. Santa Claus even shows his face in November and there are also many rides and a picnic area.
Open hours: varying times generally 11:00 to 17:00, call for further details
Admission: adult charge, discount for young children