Atlantic City is located only one hour from Philadelphia and less than two hours from New York City. The area offers much in terms of community, entertainment, and education. It is home to Stockton University, beautiful beaches, world-class golf courses, multiple wineries and breweries, a National Blue Ribbon high school, and Atlantic City – America’s Playground.
Arts & Culture
Atlantic County is home to quite a few theaters as well as performing arts centers. From Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City to the Performing Arts Center at Richard Stockton College, there is truly something for everyone. More information on the arts and culture in Atlantic County can be found on the following website:
Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs
Day Care
There are 178 day care centers in Atlantic County, New Jersey. In New Jersey, Atlantic County is ranked 14th of 21 counties in day care centers per capita, and 14th in 21 counties in day care centers per square mile. For a complete list of child care resources in Atlantic County, please visit the link below.
Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development
Family Activities
Atlantic County has an abundance of family activities. From amusement parks to miniature golf courses, beaches to public parks there is truly something for everyone.
Beaches in Atlantic County
Atlantic County Bikeway
Cool Things to do in NJ
Tripadvisor's Things to Do in Atlantic City
Fitness
AtlantiCare LifeCenter Fitness is southeastern New Jersey’s premier fitness center. Our location, in Egg Harbor Township, offers a great combination of equipment options and amenities. As an AtlantiCare employee, a discounted membership to this gym will be available. More information on the LifeCenter can be found at:
Museums/Historical Locations
From Riley’s Believe It or Not! to the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, Atlantic County offers a diverse array of options when it comes to museums and historical locations.
Arts and Culture in Atlantic County
Historic Sites in Atlantic County
School Districts
Atlantic County has twenty-six public school districts and six charter schools. The Atlantic County Office of Education serves as the local office for the New Jersey Department of Education.
K12 Academics - School Districts in Atlantic County
Office of Education
Sports & Entertainment
Despite Atlantic County being well known for Atlantic City there is much more to do than just go to the casinos. In Atlantic County one can learn to surf, go for a sunrise run on the beach, charter a fishing boat, or enjoy a bike ride on one of our world-famous boardwalks. Golfers of every skill level have their pick of more than a dozen superb golf courses in the surrounding Atlantic City area. Atlantic City's temperate coastal climate also means good weather for much of the year, so you can spend more time outside.
Atlantic City Sports and Outdoors
Shopping
When you are in Atlantic County, the shopping possibilities are endless. With the most malls and shopping centers per square mile out of all 50 states, you are sure to find everything that you are looking for and more.
Tanger Outlet Atlantic City
Hamilton Mall
Visitor’s Guide
Explore, Stay, Plan – Do AC