Things to Do around Atlantic City

Atlantic City offers a variety of outdoor activities including road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, and jogging. The region features 16 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars from more than 800 visitors.

Popular road cycling options include the Atlantic City Boardwalk and the Atlantic County Bikeway, which extends 7.56 miles (12.2 km). The Brigantine Island loop offers an easy 12.8-mile (20.6 km) ride, and the Atlantic Avenue loop is 16.6 miles with minimal elevation. Further details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Atlantic City guide.

The Atlantic City Boardwalk provides a unique cycling experience, though summer restrictions apply after 12 p.m. The Brigantine Island loop is an easy 12.8-mile (20.6 km) route with flat, paved surfaces. A 6.5-mile bike path connects Somers Point to Pleasantville, traversing residential areas and parks.

Hiking opportunities include the 1.1-mile (1.8 km) AC Waterfront Sculpture Walk along the Back Bay estuary. Estell Manor Park offers a 2-mile paved route and a 1.8-mile boardwalk through forested and swampy areas. The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge also provides trails for walking and hiking. Consult the Hiking around Atlantic City guide for more options.

The Atlantic City Boardwalk, at 5.5 miles (8.9 km) long, is a prime location for jogging. The 1.1-mile (1.8 km) AC Waterfront Sculpture Walk along the Back Bay estuary is also suitable for jogging. Estell Manor Park provides a 2-mile paved route and a 1.8-mile boardwalk for runners. More information is available in the Running Trails around Atlantic City guide.

Atlantic City's outdoor appeal stems from its coastal environment, featuring the Atlantic Ocean and its beaches. The Back Bay estuary and its marshes offer opportunities for birdwatching. The historic Boardwalk is an iconic feature, and the region is also close to the New Jersey Pinelands.

The Atlantic County Bikeway is a 7.56-mile (12.2 km) paved path extending from Egg Harbor Township to Mays Landing. An 8.9-mile (14.3 km) stretch of mixed asphalt and boardwalk connects Longport to Atlantic City's Gardner's Basin, offering a longer coastal ride.

Komoot offers several guides for Atlantic City, including Road Cycling Routes around Atlantic City, Hiking around Atlantic City, Easy hikes around Atlantic City, Cycling around Atlantic City, and Running Trails around Atlantic City.

The official website for the City of Atlantic City is ACNJ.gov. For tourism-specific information, AtlanticCityNJ.com is available.

For general inquiries to Atlantic City government offices, the official phone number is +1-609-347-5300. For visitor information, a toll-free number, 1-888-AC-VISIT (228-4748), is available.

The Atlantic City Boardwalk offers ocean views, while the Brigantine Island loop provides coastal scenery. The Atlantic County Bikeway traverses diverse landscapes, including sections of the New Jersey Pinelands. The AC Waterfront Sculpture Walk also offers panoramic views of the Back Bay estuary.