Atlantic City Kids Activities
A Jersey shore resort that's quickly becoming
a destination for families with kids
This fun filled destination, known for gambling and ritzy casinos, great entertainment, good restaurants, shopping, and relaxing on the beach, is also a wonderful place for families with kids with plenty of things to do for kids.
While the peak summer season is bustling with activity on its Boardwalk and beach, there is a variety of year-round family activities and attractions that are sure to provide a fun filled trip for families with kids at any time of the year.
Many attractions that feature family activities in Atlantic City are easily accessible through the Atlantic City Boardwalk Tram Service tramcars.
Popular Atlantic City Kids Activities
Atlantic City Aquarium
Located on North New Hampshire Avenue. Open daily year round. Get to see more than 100 species of fish and other marine creatures.
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Located on North New Hampshire Avenue. Open daily year round. Get to see more than 100 species of fish and other marine creatures.
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Central Pier Arcade and Speedway
Located on the Boardwalk, this family entertainment features go-karts and arcades.
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Located on the Boardwalk, this family entertainment features go-karts and arcades.
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Lucky Snake Arcade
Located in the Showboat Hotel, this massive 60,000 square-foot arcade features more than 300 action packed games including a state-of-the-art indoor electric go-kart, virtual reality, pinball, glow mini-golf, and a prize room with hundreds of items to choose from. The Lucky Snake Arcade and Raceway is an awesome spot for kids in AC to have a blast.
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Located in the Showboat Hotel, this massive 60,000 square-foot arcade features more than 300 action packed games including a state-of-the-art indoor electric go-kart, virtual reality, pinball, glow mini-golf, and a prize room with hundreds of items to choose from. The Lucky Snake Arcade and Raceway is an awesome spot for kids in AC to have a blast.
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Lucy the Elephant
Located in neighboring Margate along the beach in Josephine Harron Park. She is six stories high and is listed on the National Park Registry of Historical Landmarks. The park is fenced and contained, making child supervision easy. Picnic tables are also on site for eating out-of-doors.
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Located in neighboring Margate along the beach in Josephine Harron Park. She is six stories high and is listed on the National Park Registry of Historical Landmarks. The park is fenced and contained, making child supervision easy. Picnic tables are also on site for eating out-of-doors.
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IMAX Theater
Located at the Tropicana Hotel. Open daily. Has a 5-1/2 story screen with the newest Hollywood films and IMAX 3D releases.
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Located at the Tropicana Hotel. Open daily. Has a 5-1/2 story screen with the newest Hollywood films and IMAX 3D releases.
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The Island Waterpark @ Showboat
Located in the family friendly Showboat Atlantic City Hotel, this new addition opened in the summer of 2023, labled as the "world's largest" oceanfront water park" is an enormous 120,000-square-foot water park that features slides, a lazy river and a surf simulator.
The waterpark has a retractable glass roof allowing visitors to use the attractions regardless of weather. A multi-level bar sits in the center of the park, with gift and food stores along one of the park's walls.
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Located in the family friendly Showboat Atlantic City Hotel, this new addition opened in the summer of 2023, labled as the "world's largest" oceanfront water park" is an enormous 120,000-square-foot water park that features slides, a lazy river and a surf simulator.
The waterpark has a retractable glass roof allowing visitors to use the attractions regardless of weather. A multi-level bar sits in the center of the park, with gift and food stores along one of the park's walls.
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The Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Located in neighboring Brigantine, open year round with limited visiting hours during the winter. They are and organization that rescues, rehabilitates and releases sick and injured marine mammals and sea turtles that wash ashore on NJ beaches.
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Located in neighboring Brigantine, open year round with limited visiting hours during the winter. They are and organization that rescues, rehabilitates and releases sick and injured marine mammals and sea turtles that wash ashore on NJ beaches.
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Rainforest Café
Located in the mid-section of the Boardwalk (at 2201 Boardwalk) , this is a great place to eat out with kids. A tropical rainforest with cascading waterfalls, lush vegetation, animated wildlife and live tropical fish. The menu contains appetizers and salads to creative entrees such as pastas, burgers, seafood, steaks, and chicken. They offer a large Kids menu with a special treat for dessert!
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Located in the mid-section of the Boardwalk (at 2201 Boardwalk) , this is a great place to eat out with kids. A tropical rainforest with cascading waterfalls, lush vegetation, animated wildlife and live tropical fish. The menu contains appetizers and salads to creative entrees such as pastas, burgers, seafood, steaks, and chicken. They offer a large Kids menu with a special treat for dessert!
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Steel Pier
Located on the North Beach end of the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, the Steel Pier is 1000 feet of over-the-ocean, family-friendly, fun! The Steel Pier offers rides, games, and fun attractions for the whole family. Whether you want to enjoy Boardwalk food favorites like funnel cake and cotton candy or over-look the Atlantic Ocean from the 227 feet tall observation wheel, Steel Pier offers some kind of fun for everyone!
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Located on the North Beach end of the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, the Steel Pier is 1000 feet of over-the-ocean, family-friendly, fun! The Steel Pier offers rides, games, and fun attractions for the whole family. Whether you want to enjoy Boardwalk food favorites like funnel cake and cotton candy or over-look the Atlantic Ocean from the 227 feet tall observation wheel, Steel Pier offers some kind of fun for everyone!
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Tropicana Family Fun Station
Located in the Tropicana Hotel. Open daily, year round. The tower's all-new Family Fun Station offers an arcade filled with fun options like air hockey, basketball, skeeball and other games for all ages to enjoy.
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Located in the Tropicana Hotel. Open daily, year round. The tower's all-new Family Fun Station offers an arcade filled with fun options like air hockey, basketball, skeeball and other games for all ages to enjoy.
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Atlantic City Miniature Golf
1 Kennedy Plaza
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Located on the Atlantic City boardwalk across from Boardwalk Hall. There are 18 holes of luxurious fun and realistic contours, elevated greens, and real waterfalls for you and your family to enjoy.
1 Kennedy Plaza
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Located on the Atlantic City boardwalk across from Boardwalk Hall. There are 18 holes of luxurious fun and realistic contours, elevated greens, and real waterfalls for you and your family to enjoy.
North Beach Mini Golf
120 Euclid Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ
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609-246-7183
Located on Atlantic City's newest section of Boardwalk adjacent to the Absecon Inlet, Lighthouse.
They offer 18 holes of Miniature Golf, Bike Rentals, and Surrey Rentals.
120 Euclid Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ
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609-246-7183
Located on Atlantic City's newest section of Boardwalk adjacent to the Absecon Inlet, Lighthouse.
They offer 18 holes of Miniature Golf, Bike Rentals, and Surrey Rentals.
Absecon Lighthouse
Located on Rhode Island Ave. New Jersey's tallest lighthouse at 171 feet tall The third tallest masonry lighthouse in the US The lighthouse has a total of 240 steps, with visitors able to climb 228 to the watchroom.
Ever wonder what it was like to be a Lighthouse Keeper 150 years ago? Sign up for an overnight adventure and find out! This overnight adventure explores maritime history and the dangerous lives of lighthouse keepers in the 1800's.
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Located on Rhode Island Ave. New Jersey's tallest lighthouse at 171 feet tall The third tallest masonry lighthouse in the US The lighthouse has a total of 240 steps, with visitors able to climb 228 to the watchroom.
Ever wonder what it was like to be a Lighthouse Keeper 150 years ago? Sign up for an overnight adventure and find out! This overnight adventure explores maritime history and the dangerous lives of lighthouse keepers in the 1800's.
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