State of New Jersey, Department of Education

Atlantic County

Absecon Lighthouse Pacific Ave. between Rhode Island & Vermont, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 449-1360/Fax: (609) 449-1919
Built in 1857, this 171 foot tower was designed by George Gordon Meade, the general who became famous during the Civil War.

Atlantic City Aquarium

800 N. New Hampshire Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-2880/Fax: (609) 345-4002
New marine education attraction featuring aquariums & touch-tank. Interactive exhibits and 17-station computer learning center.
Atlantic City Cruises Gardner's Basin New Hampshire Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
(609) 347-7600
Dolphin and mammal sightseeing cruises. Daily departures. Morning, sunset, dinner and moonlight dance cruises available.
Ghost Tour

Central Emporium located at 9th Street & Central Avenue (2nd building from the corner), Ocean City
609-814-0199
A candlelight walking tour of the historic resort town of Ocean City, listen to the tales of the unknown and folklore of the shore. For approximately 1¼ hours during the months of April through September.

Historic Batsto Village Wharton State Forest Rt. 542, Batsto, NJ 08037
(609) 561-3262/(609) 561-0024/Fax: (609) 567-8116
Restored 19th century Pine Barrens village.
Lucy the Elephant 9200 Atlantic Ave., Margate, NJ 08402
(609) 823-6473
Lucy was constructed in the late 1800s, and is a National Historic Landmark. She is the only 65-foot-high elephant in the world. Gift shop and guided tours available.
W. E. Fox Nature Center 109 State Highway 50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-1897/(609) 645-5960
Environmental education center named in honor of Warren E. Fox, an active environmentalist who contributed thousands of hours to the better understanding of the New Jersey Pinelands.

Estellville Glassworks

109 State Highway 50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(Located in Atlantic County Park at Estell Manor on the east side of Route 50, 3.5 miles south of Mays Landing)
An early 19th century glass factory.