Be sure to visit the Historic Absecon Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in the country. You can climb the 228 steps to the top and enjoy amazing views of Atlantic City and the seaside. Newly renovated, the lighthouse also features a museum and gift shop.No trip to the Jersey Shore area would be complete without a trek along the historic Atlantic City Boardwalk. In New Jersey's entertainment capital, you will find casinos, restaurants, two amusement parks, an arcade, a water park and shops of all kinds—from high-end boutiques to saltwater taffy stores.Nearby, a little off the beaten path, is Atlantic City's Gardner's Basin. This hidden gem features restaurants, shops and a marina where visitors can take a guided cruise or hop on board a fishing boat to reel in local Atlantic specialties.
The Atlantic City Aquarium is entertaining for visitors of all ages. Home to more than 100 different types of fish and marine animals, including sea life native to the Atlantic coast, the aquarium offers a unique educational experience. Be sure to check out the live diver feeding show and the 750-gallon touch tank, where visitors can handle dozens of creatures, such as sea urchins and hermit crabs. The Atlantic City Art Center is the nation's only art exhibition center located on a pier. Featuring rotating exhibitions by both local and national artists, the center offers visitors a chance to take in artwork and culture against the backdrop of the picturesque Atlantic coastline. Tanger Outlets The Walk is the best place for vacation shopping. With more than 100 different brand-name shops and restaurants, you are certain to find something for everyone on your gift list, or simply have some fun treating yourself.Book a hotel in Absecon for a quiet, relaxing place to get a good night's rest after a day of fun on the Jersey Shore.