History & Heritage:

The region’s casino resorts aren’t the only treasures to behold.

Heritage Trails

Set out for a day of adventure hiking through the region’s vast, open spaces at locations like the Warren E. Fox Nature Center, comprised of over 28 miles of hiking trails around tidal wetlands and uplands on 1,672 acres.

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Historic Parks

Plan a visit to Wharton State Forest and Batsto Village, nationally recognized for its historical significance and beauty. Two centuries of American history are available for visitors to explore, with the wooded Pinelands as the natural scenic backdrop.

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Historic Sites

Plan a visit to Wharton State Forest and Batsto Village, nationally recognized for its historical significance and beauty. Two centuries of American history are available for visitors to explore, with the wooded Pinelands as the natural scenic backdrop.

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Lighthouses

Enjoy a guided tour and the unbelievable views from the top of New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse, the Absecon Lighthouse. Built in Atlantic City in 1857, this 171-foot lighthouse was constructed under the supervision of George Gordon Meade.

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Museums

Learn about the city’s fabled history at the Atlantic City Historical Museum on Garden Pier, housing a substantial amount of history and exhibits on the city's piers, nightlife, ethnic communities and more.

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