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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Atlantic City

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Updated May 9, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Chef Vola's

If it feels like a speakeasy, that’s because it probably was one.

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Greek Temple Monument War Memorial

Memorial built in 1922 in remembrance of WWI casualties.
Chicken Bone Beach.

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Chicken Bone Beach

Once forgotten, this strip of sand was a rare beachside haven for Black Americans in Atlantic City.
The slot machine.

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City's First Slot Machine

Amazingly, this old machine within the Resorts Casino still functions.

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Absecon Lighthouse

The third-tallest lighthouse in the United States stands as a reminder of Atlantic City's early days.
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Lucy the Elephant

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Lucy the Elephant

Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."
5 miles from Atlantic City
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Clara Glen Pet Cemetery

This quaint New Jersey graveyard is an eternal resting place for thousands of beloved pets.
8 miles from Atlantic City

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Chef Vola's

If it feels like a speakeasy, that’s because it probably was one.
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May 9, 2023

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