Guidebook for Atlantic City and the Top End Townhome!
Food Scene
Truly the best breakfast in town! Just a 10-minute WALK from the Lucky Beach House!
Enjoy breakfast or lunch in one of the most relaxing places in the city at Gilchrist! They are located on a lagoon with plenty of outdoor seating, cozy indoor seating and a friendly staff. Try their blueberry hotcakes or one of their many omelets.
They are open for breakfast and lunch daily from 6 a.m. – 2p.m.
58 locals recommend
Gilchrist Restaurant
804 N Rhode Island AveTruly the best breakfast in town! Just a 10-minute WALK from the Lucky Beach House!
Enjoy breakfast or lunch in one of the most relaxing places in the city at Gilchrist! They are located on a lagoon with plenty of outdoor seating, cozy indoor seating and a friendly staff. Try their blueberry hotcakes or one of their many omelets.
They are open for breakfast and lunch daily from 6 a.m. – 2p.m.
We know the owners personally. The treats are YUMMY! Just a 10-minute WALK from the Lucky Beach House!
AC Sweets n Treats
701-999 N Rhode Island AveWe know the owners personally. The treats are YUMMY! Just a 10-minute WALK from the Lucky Beach House!
Oh my just wonderful food, drinks and atmosphere! Just a 10-minute WALK from the Lucky Beach House!
Home of the Basin Mason and Nightly Sunset Toast, just like in Key West. The upstairs deck is enclosed for your dining pleasure. Call for your catering and special event!
54 locals recommend
Back Bay Ale House
800 N New Hampshire AveOh my just wonderful food, drinks and atmosphere! Just a 10-minute WALK from the Lucky Beach House!
Home of the Basin Mason and Nightly Sunset Toast, just like in Key West. The upstairs deck is enclosed for your dining pleasure. Call for your catering and special event!
Angelo's Fairmount Tavern
2300 Fairmount AvenueThe Best Italian and History at Angelo’s!
Tony Boloney's Atlantic City
300 Oriental AveTony Boloney’s Voted best Cheesesteak in NJ!
Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe
201 Melrose AveBest BBQ in Town!! Just around the corner!
Seriously the best Pizza and Cheesesteaks in town! Yes they have a restaurant but they deliver as well and they deliver late! Perfect for the late night snack!
8 locals recommend
Gino's Pizza
1200 Atlantic AveSeriously the best Pizza and Cheesesteaks in town! Yes they have a restaurant but they deliver as well and they deliver late! Perfect for the late night snack!
Incredible local “Made” chocolate and also featuring Chocolate drinks. Chocolate lovers this is a must.
8 locals recommend
MADE Atlantic City Chocolate Bar
200 N New York AveIncredible local “Made” chocolate and also featuring Chocolate drinks. Chocolate lovers this is a must.
Great history, open for over 100 years, tuns of local history. Great seafood!
69 locals recommend
Docks Oyster House
2405 Atlantic AveGreat history, open for over 100 years, tuns of local history. Great seafood!
Another one with great history, open for over 100 years, tuns of local history. An outstanding restaurant.
65 locals recommend
Knife and Fork Inn
3600 Atlantic AveAnother one with great history, open for over 100 years, tuns of local history. An outstanding restaurant.
If you are lucky enough to get in this is one dining experience you will not forget! It’s a little easier to get in during the fall/winter months.
37 locals recommend
Chef Vola's
111 S Albion PlIf you are lucky enough to get in this is one dining experience you will not forget! It’s a little easier to get in during the fall/winter months.
We love “Sirens Bar and Grill” right down the street walking distance from the Top End Townhome! Great atmosphere, food, and drinks, and can’t beat the easy walk just down the street! Also they have games and are pet friendly!
18 locals recommend
Sirens Bar and Grill
447 Carson AveWe love “Sirens Bar and Grill” right down the street walking distance from the Top End Townhome! Great atmosphere, food, and drinks, and can’t beat the easy walk just down the street! Also they have games and are pet friendly!
Entertainment & Activities
Very impressing aquarium! Just a 10-minute WALK from the Lucky Beach House!
77 locals recommend
Atlantic City Aquarium Historic Gardner's Basin
800 N New Hampshire AveVery impressing aquarium! Just a 10-minute WALK from the Lucky Beach House!
Atlantic City Boardwalk
2301 BoardwalkAtlantic City Beach and Boardwalk! Just Minutes Away!
Visit Lucy and Climb “The World’s Largest Elephant” Lucy the Margate Elephant!
130 locals recommend
Lucy the Elephant
9200 Atlantic AveVisit Lucy and Climb “The World’s Largest Elephant” Lucy the Margate Elephant!
Great Rides & Games at Steel Pier Amusement Part on the Atlantic City Boardwalk! Just Minutes Away!
90 locals recommend
Steel Pier
1000 BoardwalkGreat Rides & Games at Steel Pier Amusement Part on the Atlantic City Boardwalk! Just Minutes Away!
Come down to Historic Gardener’s Basin for the experience of a lifetime with Atlantic City Parasail. Hop onto the custom 31’ parasail specific boat with up to eleven of your friends, and before you know it, you’ll be 500 feet in the air viewing the breathtaking sights of Atlantic City and the surrounding area.
You don’t need to have any experience at all. You don’t need to even get wet. But, you will need reservations.
So call them at (609) 345-1212 to schedule your trip today.
49 locals recommend
Atlantic City Parasail
850 N New Hampshire AveCome down to Historic Gardener’s Basin for the experience of a lifetime with Atlantic City Parasail. Hop onto the custom 31’ parasail specific boat with up to eleven of your friends, and before you know it, you’ll be 500 feet in the air viewing the breathtaking sights of Atlantic City and the surrounding area.
You don’t need to have any experience at all. You don’t need to even get wet. But, you will need reservations.
So call them at (609) 345-1212 to schedule your trip today.
High Roller Fishing is fun fishing for the whole family. They fish in the Back Bay and are priced right so all families can afford it. We catch a lot of fish and no seasickness is always guaranteed because of the calm water and their stable boat. They use custom-made, 50-foot pontoon boats that are Coast Guard licensed for 48 passengers!
14 locals recommend
Highroller Fishing
800 N New Hampshire AveHigh Roller Fishing is fun fishing for the whole family. They fish in the Back Bay and are priced right so all families can afford it. We catch a lot of fish and no seasickness is always guaranteed because of the calm water and their stable boat. They use custom-made, 50-foot pontoon boats that are Coast Guard licensed for 48 passengers!
Twrecks Charters cater to all groups and fun enthusiasts looking for memorable experiences on the water. Their services include dinner cruises which are open to the private and general public, scuba diving adventures on several wrecks offshore from Atlantic City, charter fishing for parties of up to 20, banana boat rides, educational back-bay excursions, bird watching excursions, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and marriages at sea. Please contact Captain Tom Ferrara via phone (609) 661-3966, email or text for booking and questions.
8 locals recommend
Twrecks Charters
Huron AvenueTwrecks Charters cater to all groups and fun enthusiasts looking for memorable experiences on the water. Their services include dinner cruises which are open to the private and general public, scuba diving adventures on several wrecks offshore from Atlantic City, charter fishing for parties of up to 20, banana boat rides, educational back-bay excursions, bird watching excursions, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and marriages at sea. Please contact Captain Tom Ferrara via phone (609) 661-3966, email or text for booking and questions.
Incredible IMAX Theatre right in the heart of the Tropicana Casino! We have seen so many movies here!
28 locals recommend
IMAX Theatre at Tropicana
2831 BoardwalkIncredible IMAX Theatre right in the heart of the Tropicana Casino! We have seen so many movies here!
Storybook Land
6415 E Black Horse PikeAn unforgettable location to take your young children.
Arts & Culture
Donna Elias’ Bayside Gallery is home to award winning Atlantic City artist Donna Elias. Inside you’ll find a wonderful assortment of the artists’ best-selling coastal art, wall décor and nautical gifts – including Donna Elias’ Great American Lighthouses ® and By the Seaside ™ Collections. You’ll also find a great selection of local and regional images, including Atlantic City. Donna Elias is on hand most days and is always happy to hand sign your purchase.
Donna Elias' Bayside Gallery and Coastal Gift Shop
800 N New Hampshire AveDonna Elias’ Bayside Gallery is home to award winning Atlantic City artist Donna Elias. Inside you’ll find a wonderful assortment of the artists’ best-selling coastal art, wall décor and nautical gifts – including Donna Elias’ Great American Lighthouses ® and By the Seaside ™ Collections. You’ll also find a great selection of local and regional images, including Atlantic City. Donna Elias is on hand most days and is always happy to hand sign your purchase.
Shopping
"The Walk!" Great Outlet Shopping Less Than 1 Mile Away!
149 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Atlantic City
2014 Baltic Ave"The Walk!" Great Outlet Shopping Less Than 1 Mile Away!
Essentials
For a grocery store personally I like to go over the bridge to the “ACME” in Brigantine. It’s about 10 minutes away.
80 locals recommend
ACME Markets
4236 Harbor Beach BlvdFor a grocery store personally I like to go over the bridge to the “ACME” in Brigantine. It’s about 10 minutes away.
Sightseeing
The Historic Absecon Light House, Minutes Away. (Ghost Hunters out there? Some say its Haunted!)
78 locals recommend
Absecon Lighthouse
31 S Rhode Island AveThe Historic Absecon Light House, Minutes Away. (Ghost Hunters out there? Some say its Haunted!)
Night, Day & Dolphin viewing Cruises Starts in Gardner's Basin less than a “10-minute WALK!
Hop aboard the Cruisin’ 1, Atlantic City Cruises flagship vessel, for daily sightseeing adventures in the waters around Atlantic City. Visit with resident bottle-nosed dolphins on the famous 1 p.m. Dolphin Watching Adventure, or enjoy a calm back bay Happy Hour cruise in the evening.
Daily cruises are offered May through October departing from Historic Gardner’s Basin. “Sea” you soon! Just don’t miss the boat!
Private parties and corporate outings too!
49 locals recommend
Atlantic City Parasail
850 N New Hampshire AveNight, Day & Dolphin viewing Cruises Starts in Gardner's Basin less than a “10-minute WALK!
Hop aboard the Cruisin’ 1, Atlantic City Cruises flagship vessel, for daily sightseeing adventures in the waters around Atlantic City. Visit with resident bottle-nosed dolphins on the famous 1 p.m. Dolphin Watching Adventure, or enjoy a calm back bay Happy Hour cruise in the evening.
Daily cruises are offered May through October departing from Historic Gardner’s Basin. “Sea” you soon! Just don’t miss the boat!
Private parties and corporate outings too!
Take your helicopter ride off the World famous Steel Pier in Atlantic City and add to your amusement fun today! The shoreline tour features a birdseye view of the Atlantic City world famous Boardwalk, beach, hard rock Cafe, resorts hotel and Casino, Sands Hotel and Casino, The Claridge, Ballys, the Ceasars Resort and the Pier at Ceasears, the Tropicana Casino and Hotel and the Atlantic Club. Take the tour during the day and see the hustle Bustle of the beach, the boadwalk and the glamourous Casinos and Hotels. The Tour in the evening features the bright lights of all of the hotels, casinos and shops on the boardwalk.
90 locals recommend
Steel Pier
1000 BoardwalkTake your helicopter ride off the World famous Steel Pier in Atlantic City and add to your amusement fun today! The shoreline tour features a birdseye view of the Atlantic City world famous Boardwalk, beach, hard rock Cafe, resorts hotel and Casino, Sands Hotel and Casino, The Claridge, Ballys, the Ceasars Resort and the Pier at Ceasears, the Tropicana Casino and Hotel and the Atlantic Club. Take the tour during the day and see the hustle Bustle of the beach, the boadwalk and the glamourous Casinos and Hotels. The Tour in the evening features the bright lights of all of the hotels, casinos and shops on the boardwalk.
Located on Steel Pier. The Wheel is 227 feet tall and features 40 temperature-controlled gondolas. Each gondola can comfortably hold 6 passengers, with a total capacity of 240 passengers. The ride lasts approximately 12-15 minutes and i tell you what the views are INCREDIBLE!
The Wheel has a 14,500 light package that will light up at night.
10 locals recommend
Observation Wheel
Located on Steel Pier. The Wheel is 227 feet tall and features 40 temperature-controlled gondolas. Each gondola can comfortably hold 6 passengers, with a total capacity of 240 passengers. The ride lasts approximately 12-15 minutes and i tell you what the views are INCREDIBLE!
The Wheel has a 14,500 light package that will light up at night.
Drinks & Nightlife
Borgata Casino
1 Borgata WayOur favorite place for casino gaming and bars.
Enjoy casual, outdoor waterfront dining on the bay at Scales Grill! They offer fresh seafood and specialty drinks & cocktails. They also book private events!
6 locals recommend
Scales Grill & Deck Bar
800 N New Hampshire AveEnjoy casual, outdoor waterfront dining on the bay at Scales Grill! They offer fresh seafood and specialty drinks & cocktails. They also book private events!
Bungalow Beach
2641 BoardwalkGreat bar for a younger croud. Very populare.
Gimmy Buffet Chill. A great bar. Very offten has great live music!
12 locals recommend
Margaritaville Restaurant Atlantic City
1133 BoardwalkGimmy Buffet Chill. A great bar. Very offten has great live music!
Golden Nugget Casino station
Check out "The Deck" Live bands, great drinks, great views!