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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 January 5, 2024

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Chef Vola's

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

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Greek Temple Monument War Memorial

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

Atlantic City, New Jersey

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.

Atlantic City, New Jersey

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

Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."
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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

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Atlantic City, New Jersey

Chef Vola's

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Stories About Atlantic City

Monopoly was first introduced to America in 1935, but its roots go deeper.

The Hidden Worlds of Monopoly

From Atlantic City to high fashion to Karl Marx, the most recognizable board game has had serious cultural impact.
by Adrienne Raphel
January 5, 2024
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Remembering When Horse Diving Was an Actual Thing

For 50 years, this bizarre act was one of Atlantic City's biggest attractions.
by Diana Hubbell
May 9, 2023

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