"Atlantic City Where You Can Run & Play" is more than just a tag line - it has long been our way of letting you know that the Marathon goes along with many other wonderful things to see and do in Atlantic City.

Please accept our invitation to enjoy a full weekend of fun in Atlantic City, both before and after the race! Great restaurants. Celebrity headliner casino shows, concerts and attractions. Ripley's Believe It or Not on the Boardwalk. Gardner's Basin & Ocean Life Center at New Hampshire Avenue and the Bay. Shopping at the Atlantic City Outlets at The Walk. The list is endless . . .

Listed below is contact information for hotel accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and links to directions via Google or Mapquest

 
 

The best way to find and reserve hotel accommodations in and around Atlantic City is to go directly to the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority and the Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Association.
 

Contact the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, located at 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, by calling 1-888-AC-VISIT (1-888-228-4748) (Fax: 609-348-7200) or visiting their website where they have a special section to serach and book reservations. You can also e-mail them at: info@accenter.com
 

Founded in 1898, the Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Association represents the hospitality industry in the Atlantic City area. You can call them at (609) 345-8910, or visit their offices at 151 So. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 709, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. E-mail the Association at: achla@dandy.net, and visit http://www.achotellodging.com for a comprehensive informational site.

 
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Dining in Atlantic City and the surrounding area runs from local favorites like sub shops serving cheesesteaks and cold subs to gourmet cuisine, and everything in between from delis to family diners. A comprehensive listing can be found at the Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Association's web site.
 

 
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Atlantic City Outlet Shops at The Walk

The outlet shops at The Walk feature exciting name brand fashions at discount prices! Shop for men's, ladies and children's apparel, accessories, and more - save up to 70%.

The Walk also features exciting new restaurants and eateries, as well as a unique entertainment venue in Passport: Voyages of Discovery; a multi-media, multi-sensory experience. Outlet shopping, great restaurants and unique entertainment - It's all in The Walk.

For information, phone (609) 872-7002 or check out their web site at www.acoutlets.com.
 

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Lucy the Elephant

Located downbeach from Atlantic City in Margate is Lucy the Elephant. A National Historic Landmark, the elephant shaped building was originally constructed in 1881 as a seaside hotel. Tours available and unique gift shop is on the premises. Call (609) 823-6473 for information or visit their web site at www.lucytheelephant.org.
 

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Steel Pier Amusements

Amusement rides, fun and games on the Boadwalk across from Trump's Taj Mahal Hootel-Casino.

For information, phone (609) 898-7645 or send an email to information@steelpier.com.
 

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum

Open all year on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, Ripley's features 400 exhibits in 13 themed galleries that will amaze and entertain those of all ages.

Visit their web site at www.ripleys.com, or telephone (609) 347-2001.
 

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Gardner's Basin, Atlantic City Aquarium & Ocean Life Center

Located in Atlantic City’s Historic Gardner's Basin, the Atlantic City Aquarium's eight tanks (including a Touch Tank) total 29,800 gallons of live exhibits offers a fun and educational look into more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals. There is also a 16-station Ocean Life Education Center for personal, in-depth exploration by visitors.Boat Rides and Fishing - Daily sightseeing cruises, Back Bay fishing and deep-sea fishing are just a few of the nautical adventures waiting for you at Gardner's Basin.
 

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Art of Flowers 3915 Ventnor Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Tel: 609-645-1491
 

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