The Ocean City Music Pier has been entertaining one and all since 1928. The beautiful waterfront and the serene surroundings make it a perfect venue for hosting concerts and other cultural events. From live music concerts, gigs, comedy shows to beauty pageants, this pier has hosted a variety of events and continues to do so. While you are in town, do make it a point to attend a show here to experience the creative and cultural side of Ocean City.
Tuckerton Seaport is a testament to the rich architectural history of New Jersey. Various recreated buildings and structures line the coastline of this recreated fishing village including Tucker's Island Lighthouse, Joy Dayton's Sawmill, and Jay C. Parker's Decoy Carving Shop. There are several restaurants that get into the action as well, paying tribute to the heritage of the Jersey Shore Baymen. The Museum offers lunch at the restaurant Skeeter's with a gift shop located within. Numerous educational programs are on offer as well.
Atlantic City's Steel Pier proudly stands as New Jersey's amusement park headquarters. Opened it 1898, it suffered a devastating fire in 1982 but reopened, fully renovated in 1993. Check out the giddy, stomach-churning excitement to be had on rides like Pumpkin Wheel, Log Flume, Grand Prix Go Karts, Dragon Jets, Crazy Mouse and much, much more. The International Food Court will keep you well-fed, but be wise as to how much time you wait in between eating and going on a ride!
With an on-site casino and variety of restaurants, this Caesars hotel is a 5-minute walk to the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. The Pier Shops at Caesars boasts 75 retail stores. The classically decorated guest rooms at Caesars Atlantic City are equipped with a flat-screen TV and iPod docking station. They also include floor-to-ceiling windows. The seasonal, adult only, rooftop swimming pool and deck overlook the city. Guests at the Atlantic City Caesar's can enjoy the 135 table games or the 2,000 slot machines in the casino. Relax with a spa treatment at Qua Baths and Spa complete with roman showers, 15 treatment rooms and the Dieci Mani treatment. Buddakan at the Playground is open for lunch and dinner and serves modern Asian cuisine while oceanfront dining is available at Nero's Italian Steakhouse. Other dining establishments include Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, Kwi Noodle House and Morton's Steakhouse. The Boardwalk Hall Convention Center is within a 5-minute walk of the Atlantic City Caesars.
The Atlantic City Aquarium is an excellent place to explore the deep blue sea and the fascinating marine life. This aquarium houses over 100 diverse species from the sea world; some of the exotic species shown here are the live corals, the Loggerhead Sea Turtles and more. There are various exhibits and exciting activities that take place here such as watching a live diver feed various exotic sharks and other marine lives. Besides, the center has various rental spaces that can accommodate every kind of event.
One of the most affluent areas in town, the Atlantic City Boardwalk is a scintillating strip of land which comes alive with a tapestry of bars, restaurants and entertainment establishments. The Boardwalk sprawls from the Absecon Channel on the northern edge of town all the way into Ventnor City to the south. Pulsating with a vibrancy after the sun goes down, this miles-long deluxe deck is filled with vibrant nightlife encompassing sophisticated dining options and some of the poshest hotel-casinos (such as Caesars) in the world. Situated by the rippling waters of the mighty ocean, this teeming waterfront promenade also plays host to amusement rides, music events and an array of boutique resorts. The boardwalk is home to the iconic Absecon Lighthouse, which offers panoramic views of the beach and the city's exuberant landscape.