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Atlantic City Landmarks and Atlantic City Monuments
(Atlantic City, New Jersey - NJ, USA)



Apart from the obvious casino landmarks, many of which boast impressive buildings, Atlantic City's real landmarks and monuments have significant historical value stretching back into the 19th century.

There are a couple of impressive lighthouses in the vicinity, including Atlantic City's massive Absecon Lighthouse and Cape May's ancient contribution, while the Boardwalk Hall was previously the world's largest building. Lucy the Elephant is perhaps Atlantic City's most cherished icon, an overgrown man-made elephant that offers cracking views. Here are some of Atlantic City's main monuments, landmarks and impressive structures.

Atlantic City Landmarks and Monuments: Absecon Lighthouse - Pacific and Rhode Island Avenues, Atlantic City, New Jersey (NJ), USA
Tel: +1 609 449 1360
The Absecon Lighthouse dates back to the mid-19th-century and stands an impressive 171 feet / 52 meters above the Atlantic Ocean. Designed by George Meade, the lighthouse offers fantastic views over Atlantic City and the New Jersey shoreline, while the lightkeeper's house, next door to the lighthouse, is also worth a visit. The Absecon Lighthouse may be closed in adverse weather conditions and through the winter so it is often worth calling ahead of time before visiting.
Atlantic City landmark open: July August, daily - 10:00 to 17:00, September June, Thursday to Monday - 11:00 to 16:00
Atlantic City landmark admission: charge




Atlantic City Landmarks and Monuments: Boardwalk Hall - 2301 Boardwalk, between Mississippi and Florida Avenues, Atlantic City, New Jersey (NJ), USA
Tel: +1 609 348 7000
Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall was opened in 1929 and has long been one of the city's most famous landmarks, boasting some impressive statistics. Not only was it once the largest building in the world, measuring 456 feet / 139 meters in length by 310 feet / 95 meters wide by 137 feet / 42 meters high, but it also houses the world's largest pipe organ. Many major concerts and events are held in the Boardwalk Hall each year, including the Miss American Pageant, and it is also home to the Boardwalk Bullies. If there is a show on at the Boardwalk Hall during your stay in Atlantic City, buy some tickets, you won't be disappointed!
Atlantic City landmark open: box office hours - 11:00 to 17:00
Atlantic City landmark admission: charge, ticket per show

Atlantic City Landmarks and Monuments: Cape May Lighthouse - Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue, Cape May, New Jersey (NJ), USA
Tel: +1 609 884 5404
The Cape May Lighthouse stands at the southernmost tip of New Jersey and is one of the oldest operating lighthouses in the country. Opened in 1859, the lighthouse is slightly shorter than the Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City, yet it boasts 199 steps to the top, from where views over the Atlantic are fantastic. There is also a shop and museum here.
Atlantic City landmark open: daily - 09:00 to 20:00 in the summer
Atlantic City landmark admission: charge

Atlantic City Landmarks and Monuments: Lucy The Elephant - 9200 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey (NJ), USA
Tel: +1 609 823 6473
Lucy the Elephant is a massive structure in Atlantic City, built in the late 19th century. Brainchild of real estate giant, James Lafferty, Lucy the Elephant is a truly impressive landmark. She was created in the hope of pulling people in so that they could ultimately view his new beach property, and his plan certainly worked. The 90-ton monument even attracted the likes of Henry Ford and Woodrow Wilson to Atlantic City, and following some renovations in the 1970s that continue to today, it still draws in the crowds. You can walk inside the beast and even enjoy views from her back.
Atlantic City landmark open: daily 10:00 to 20:00
Atlantic City landmark admission: charge, discounts for children, children under two years old are free

Atlantic City Landmarks and Monuments: Central Pier - James Place and Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey (NJ), USA
The Atlantic City Central Pier was opened way back in the late 19th century for musical shows, while today the pier is host to fun games and rides for the kids, including video games, go-carting and laser-tag.
Atlantic City landmark open: daily
Atlantic City landmark admission: free

 
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