Free & Cheap Things to Do in Atlantic City, NJ

  • The list below includes 69 free or cheap things to do in or near Atlantic City, New Jersey, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Aquariums, Concerts, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • From Atlantic City Beach & Boardwalk to Absecon Lighthouse, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Atlantic City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ocean City, Somers Point, Sea Isle City and Beach Haven.
  • The list below includes 69 free or cheap things to do in or near Atlantic City, New Jersey, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Aquariums, Concerts, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • From Atlantic City Beach & Boardwalk to Absecon Lighthouse, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Atlantic City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ocean City, Somers Point, Sea Isle City and Beach Haven.
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Class educates students on craft beer, global wines or whiskeys, or artisanal cheeses
0.7 Miles
67% 76 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 MoreLess Info
Visiting Atlantic City Beach & Boardwalk allows the opportunity to see shops, five-star restaurants and casinos and enjoy the beach at the same time. Popular activities include surfing, parasailing, kayaking, windsurfing and fishing.
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85% 304 votes
Lighthouses 31 S Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08402 MoreLess Info
First lit in 1857, Absecon Lighthouse is New Jersey's tallest lighthouse at 171 feet tall. The lighthouse can be climbed by visitors and it also has an educational museum, gift shop and Fresnel Lens exhibit.
1.4 Miles
92% 292 votes
Movie Theaters Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City, NJ 11214 MoreLess Info
The IMAX Theater at Tropicana can seat 280 people for a single show, and it projects amazingly clear images up to five and a half stories high. Both IMAX Digital Media Remastering (DMR) and IMAX 3D are offered at the theater.
1.7 Miles
84% 1059 votes
Malls Brighton & The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 MoreLess Info
The Quarter at Tropicana has six upscale restaurants, an IMAX Theater, a comedy club, numerous bars, and upmarket shopping. Located next to the Tropicana casino, this is perhaps the most fashionable shopping destination in Atlantic City.
0.4 Miles
88% 33 votes
Concerts 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08404 MoreLess Info
A show at the Resorts Casino Hotel, Diva's Do AC provides celebrity impersonations. The show has a rotating cast that includes impersonations of Joan Rivers, Prince, Dolly Parton, Madonna and Liza Minelli, among others.
0.7 Miles
85% 169 votes
Concerts 1900 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401 MoreLess Info
Legends In Concert is a tribute extravaganza, featuring a variety of performers impersonating some of pop music's greats. Past performers have included Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Katy Perry impersonators. They offer a special holiday show, as well.
0.8 Miles
64% 1151 votes
Shopping Districts 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 MoreLess Info
The Pier Shops at Caesars features shopping, dining, and a water show in one location. The water fountain is the world's largest indoor fountain matrix with a choreographed light and sound show.
0.7 Miles
60% 327 votes
Aquariums 800 North New Hampshire Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 MoreLess Info
Atlantic City Aquarium Historic Gardner's Basin is a park and aquarium offering various recreational opportunities. Along with the Atlantic City Aquarium, visitors will find Crafters Village, several waterfront restaurants, a recreational marina, and fishing docks.
0.8 Miles
58% 368 votes
Aquariums New Hampshire Ave. & the Bay, Atlantic City, NJ MoreLess Info
Developed on the historic Atlantic City waterfront in 1976, Atlantic City Aquarium, provides recreational and educational activities for the whole family. Featuring interactive exhibits including a Stingray Touch Tank, Sea Turtles, and more.
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Featuring a collection of bizarre and sometimes shocking curiosities from around the world, the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum features 14 galleries of displays and artifacts collected by traveler Robert Ripley of television fame.
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