Atlantic City · Atlantic County, NJ
Family things to do in Atlantic City
Scout analyzed 81 Atlantic City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
81
Matches
24
Typical spend
$75
Typical visit
2 hr
Scout-verified spots
Arts & Culture
IMAX Theatre At Tropicana
This IMAX theater is good for an indoor activity, especially as part of a date night or family outing. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $15-25 per person for tickets and snacks.
Food & Drink
The Queen Bean Bistro
The Queen Bean Bistro offers a relaxed meal on the boardwalk, suitable for a casual date night or a family lunch. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$35 per person for a meal with a view.
Absecon Highlands
Seaview Golf Club
This is a golf course suitable for a several-hour outing, ideal for sports enthusiasts or a social game. Expect to spend $100-300 per person for a round and potential rentals.
Sports & Recreation
LBI National Golf & Resort
This golf course is good for a multi-hour outdoor activity, pairing well with a full day devoted to recreation. Expect to spend $50-150 per person for a round of golf.
Nightlife
Bally's Beach Bar
This beach bar is good for a casual afternoon or evening with drinks, food, and music, pairing well with a walk on the boardwalk or a day at the beach. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for a visit of 1.5 to 2 hours.
Outdoors
Kennedy Plaza
Kennedy Plaza is a free public space on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, good for a brief stroll and ocean views. It can be part of a longer walk along the boardwalk, typically taking 30 minutes or less with no cost.
Food & Drink
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe is a themed spot for American food, good for a family meal or a stop during a boardwalk visit. Expect to spend 1-2 hours for a meal and some browsing.
Food & Drink
Carmine's - Atlantic City
Carmine's is suitable for a large group or family dinner, often requiring reservations. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $50-100 per person on a meal of shared Southern Italian dishes.
Family
Playland's Castaway Cove
Playland's Castaway Cove is an amusement park ideal for a family outing or weekend adventure, often paired with a boardwalk stroll or beach day. Expect to spend a few hours and around $30-75 per person on rides and arcade games.
Food & Drink
Margaritaville - Atlantic City
Margaritaville is a casual American restaurant on the Boardwalk, good for a family meal or drinks. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for a 90-minute visit.
Food & Drink
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Cuba Libre is good for an evening out, combining dinner with drinks and dancing. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $50-100 per person.
Nightlife
Back Bay Ale House
This is a relaxed spot for a casual meal or drinks with a view, suitable for families or friends. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $20-40 per person on food and drinks, especially good on a pleasant day to enjoy the patio.
Outdoors
Atlantic City Beach
Atlantic City Beach is a free public beach, good for spending a few hours relaxing, swimming, or walking the boardwalk. It can be paired with a visit to nearby casinos or restaurants, but expect to pay for parking.
Arts & Culture
Absecon Lighthouse
Visit the Absecon Lighthouse for a short climb and panoramic views of Atlantic City, typically taking about an hour and costing around $10-15 per person. It pairs well with other Atlantic City attractions or a beach day.
Outdoors
Shark Park
Shark Park is a free playground perfect for families with young children, featuring unique shark and lighthouse play structures. Expect to spend about an hour here, easily combined with other outdoor activities in Brigantine.
Family
Ocean City Boardwalk
Visit the Ocean City Boardwalk for a classic beach day or evening stroll, ideal for families and groups looking for casual food, amusements, and ocean views. Expect to spend 3+ hours and $20-75 per person on food, rides, or souvenirs.
Nightlife
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill
This is a good spot for a sit-down meal featuring pub grub and craft beers, typically lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person, especially if including drinks, making it suitable as a main event or before/after a show.
Family
Steel Pier
Steel Pier is an amusement park for a few hours of rides and boardwalk food. It can be a standalone activity or paired with a beach day in Atlantic City, costing around $30-75 per person depending on rides and food choices.
Batsto
Batsto Village
Batsto Village is a good destination for a half-day outing focused on history and nature, offering walking trails and restored buildings. Expect to spend a few hours here, with costs mainly for parking or a small donation.
Nightlife
Kelsey's Atlantic city
Kelsey's is a good choice for an evening meal of elevated soul food, potentially followed by or including drinks at the bar. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $30-70 per person.
Food & Drink
Rainforest Cafe
Rainforest Cafe is a themed restaurant offering a lively meal for families, especially those with young children, lasting around 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $20-$40 per person on American fare amidst animatronic jungle animals.
Ducktown
Angelo's Fairmount Tavern
Angelo's Fairmount Tavern is an old-school Italian spot perfect for a relaxed dinner with family or a date. Expect generous portions and a classic restaurant experience that typically lasts about 1.5 hours and costs $30-$70 per person.
Outdoors
Bass River State Forest
Bass River State Forest is good for a half to full day of outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. It's an affordable option, costing minimal to around $10 for entry or specific activities. It pairs well with a picnic or as a destination for camping.
Mays Landing
Lake Lenape Park East
Lake Lenape Park East is a free outdoor destination suitable for a 2-hour family outing or solo stroll, offering scenic views and open spaces. It pairs well with a picnic or can be a stop on a longer driving tour of the area.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 60 of the 81 analyzed Atlantic City places fit family.
- 40% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 33% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Social, Playful, Relaxed, Scenic, Adventurous, Upscale.
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