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Things to see in Atlantic City, New Jersey (United States): 13 places and when to go
Atlantic City, New Jersey is a town in United States with around 77,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Wildlife (5), With kids (4). The best known are Steel Pier, World War I Memorial and Absecon Lighthouse. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.3646, -74.4233
- Population
- About 77,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · With kids (4) · Food and drink (2) · History (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 149 km as the crow flies
What to see in Atlantic City, New Jersey
The places in and around Atlantic City, New Jersey, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Steel PierPier and amusement park in Atlantic City, New Jersey887 m
- World War I MemorialMonument in Atlantic City, New Jersey3.1 km
- Absecon LighthouseLighthouse in New Jersey, United States810 m
- Corson InletStrait on the coast of New Jersey, United States26 km
- Storybook LandAmusement park in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States16 km
- Absecon State Wildlife Management AreasPark in the United States of America5.6 km
- Corson's Inlet State ParkState park in New Jersey26 km
- Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research ReserveNature reserve in New Jersey, US19 km
- Port Republic Wildlife Management AreaPark in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States of America21 km
- Tuckahoe-Corbin City Fish and Wildlife Management AreaPark in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States of America24 km
- Hidden Sands Brewing CompanyBrewery12 km
- OC WaterparkWith kids16 km
- Tennessee Avenue Beer HallBrewery589 m
When to go to Atlantic City, New Jersey
The best time to visit Atlantic City, New Jersey is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:31
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:10
- JunBest time14:46
- JulBest time14:31
- AugBest time13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:48
- DecPossible9:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. In April, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Atlantic City, New Jersey
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 149 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Beach Haven8 places27 km
- Woodbine5 places39 km
- Hammonton6 places45 km
- Barnegat Light10 places52 km
- Cape May22 places57 km
- Forked River7 places61 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Atlantic City, New Jersey?
The best known: Steel Pier, World War I Memorial, Absecon Lighthouse, Corson Inlet, Storybook Land. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Atlantic City, New Jersey?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14.
How do you get to Atlantic City, New Jersey?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 149 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Atlantic City, New Jersey as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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