Atlantic County

Province · New Jersey, 🇺🇸 United States

Population 274,534

Area 1,580 km²

Time zone America/New_York

Official website www.aclink.org

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Atlantic County Must-Sees

Atlantic County centers on the historic Atlantic City Boardwalk, featuring landmarks like the 1882 Lucy the Elephant and the 1,000-foot Steel Pier amusement park. The region serves as a major gaming hub with iconic resorts such as the Borgata, Caesars, and Tropicana. Beyond the casinos, the area offers tax-free shopping at Tanger Outlets and cultural stops like the Atlantic City Aquarium and Garden Pier’s historical museum. Long-standing local institutions, including Dock’s Oyster House which opened in 1897, highlight the county's coastal culinary history alongside miles of public sandy beaches.

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Notable Religious Sites

This collection highlights the diverse religious landscape of Atlantic County, New Jersey. It features a range of denominations, from coastal Episcopal parishes in Longport and Roman Catholic churches in Somers Point to Orthodox Jewish synagogues in Atlantic City. The list also includes historic rural churches in Egg Harbor Township and community parishes across the inland pine barrens, illustrating the region's cultural heritage and varied ecclesiastical architecture.

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Cinemas and Theatres

Atlantic County offers a diverse range of entertainment venues, from historic performance spaces to modern multiplexes. This selection features prominent casino showrooms like the Tropicana Showroom and Ovation Hall, known for headlining concerts and Broadway-style productions. Historic highlights include Hammonton’s Eagle Theatre, a 1914 silent movie house turned professional stage, and Atlantic City’s Dante Hall Theater. For film, the list includes the IMAX at Tropicana and regional multiplexes like Frank Theatres Towne Stadium 16, providing varied cinematic experiences across the region.

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Museums and Galleries

This collection explores the cultural and historical landscape of Atlantic County, New Jersey. Discover regional history at Batsto Village, a preserved 18th-century bog iron and glassmaking site, or visit Garden Pier for Atlantic City’s historical museum and art center. The selection includes Ripley’s Believe It or Not! oddities on the boardwalk, alongside performing arts venues and local galleries in Hammonton and Stockton University that showcase regional and contemporary art.

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Parks and Recreation Highlights

Atlantic County's recreational landscape ranges from the historic 1,000-foot Steel Pier amusement park on the Atlantic City Boardwalk to the 20-acre Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township. Nature enthusiasts can explore the expansive Absecon State Wildlife Management Area or the Tuckahoe-Corbin City Fish and Wildlife Management Area for birdwatching and coastal views. The region also features local municipal spaces like the Longport Recreational Complex and Tony Canale Park, alongside specialized facilities like the International Karate Academy and Perfect Balance Gymnastics.

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Top Golf Courses

Atlantic County’s golfing landscape features a mix of historic landmarks and modern championship designs. This collection includes the Atlantic City Country Club—the 1897 birthplace of the term "birdie"—and the Scottish-inspired McCullough's Emerald Golf Links. These courses utilize the region's unique coastal topography, spanning from the pine barrens of Egg Harbor to the bay-side fairways of Galloway and the historic vineyard-adjacent greens at Renault Winery.

18 places