Atlantic County
Jersey Shore, bayside, mainland, and Pinelands communities in southern New Jersey.
Things to Do in Atlantic County
Use this county guide as a starting point for Atlantic City entertainment, beach towns, golf trips, Pinelands parks, county services, historic sites, and transportation resources. Atlantic County is especially useful for visitors who want both classic Jersey Shore attractions and quieter outdoor destinations within the same trip.
Atlantic City & Absecon Island
Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, and Longport form the county's most recognized shore corridor, with beaches, boardwalk attractions, dining, casinos, and visitor services.
Everyday County Communities
Absecon, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway, Hamilton, Linwood, Northfield, Pleasantville, and Somers Point support shopping, schools, local services, hospitals, and commuting access.
Parks, Rivers & Rural Roads
Estell Manor, Weymouth, Folsom, Mullica, Buena, Buena Vista, and Corbin City connect visitors with trails, canoe routes, nature areas, historic iron works, and quieter South Jersey scenery.
Regional Access
The Atlantic City Expressway, Garden State Parkway, NJ TRANSIT rail and bus service, Atlantic City International Airport, and local shuttles help connect the county to Philadelphia, Cape May County, and the broader Jersey Shore.
Atlantic County Guide Categories
NJTGO county pages are designed as practical starting points. Choose a category below, then narrow your visit by town, activity, or travel need.
Arts & Entertainment
Concerts, casinos, performances, galleries, festivals, nightlife, family attractions, and Atlantic City entertainment districts.
Historic Places
Historic villages, shore landmarks, maritime history, colonial sites, local museums, and county heritage destinations.
Transportation
Airport access, rail and bus planning, highway routes, local shuttles, visitor parking, and shore travel tips.
Parks & Recreation
County parks, golf courses, trails, canoe launches, fishing piers, beaches, natural areas, and outdoor recreation.
Atlantic County Towns
Atlantic County includes shore cities, mainland suburbs, rural boroughs, and Pinelands townships. Linked towns below connect to NJTGO town pages where available.
Education in Atlantic County
Atlantic County offers community college, university, workforce, and specialized education resources that serve students from the shore, mainland, and Pinelands communities.
Atlantic Cape Community College
A major two-year college serving Atlantic and Cape May County students, with programs tied to transfer pathways, career training, healthcare, business, hospitality, and regional workforce needs.
Stockton University
Stockton University, formerly known as Richard Stockton College, is a major South Jersey public university with a Galloway campus and a visible Atlantic City presence.
Rutgers & Statewide Programs
Rutgers and other statewide education partnerships have historically offered programs and transfer opportunities through South Jersey institutions, including Atlantic Cape pathways.
Atlantic County Government
For official county services, records, announcements, transportation programs, parks information, public health notices, and government contacts, use the Atlantic County government website.
County Office Building
Atlantic County Department of Administration / Executive Offices
1333 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Common County Resources
- County departments and phone numbers
- Public notices and county news
- County employment and workforce resources
- Road advisories and public works information
- Parks, recreation, library, and senior services
Resident & Visitor Planning
County resources are useful for park reservations, transportation services, public health updates, emergency alerts, voting information, and official documents.
Atlantic County Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Atlantic County has a strong park system that reaches from Mays Landing and Egg Harbor Township into wooded river corridors, fishing areas, historic sites, golf courses, bike routes, and natural areas.
Division of Parks and Recreation
Park Information Center
6303 Old Harding Highway
Mays Landing, NJ
609-625-8219
Estell Manor Park
109 State Highway 50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Camping, boating, picnics, exercise trail, softball/soccer, volleyball, orienteering, bicycle rentals, cross-country skiing, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, swamp trail boardwalk, nature study, and more.
Lake Lenape Park
6303 Harding Highway, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Boating, bird watching, playground areas, a gazebo, picnic space, and access to one of Atlantic County's best-known park destinations.
Weymouth Furnace
Located near Routes 322 and 559 in Hamilton Township.
Original site of an iron furnace and paper mill in the 1800s, now used for canoeing, fishing, picnics, and Great Egg Harbor River outings.
Additional Park & Recreation Areas
- Camp Acagisca - 6755 Weymouth Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Canoeing, fishing, and picnic tables.
- Cologne Avenue Tract - Hamilton Township. Tributaries include Babcock Creek, Mankiller Branch, and Adams Branch, with trails for hiking and biking.
- John F. Gaffney Green Tree Golf Course - 1030 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road / Route 559, Egg Harbor Township, NJ. 609-625-9131.
- Galloway Tract - Green Creek Road, Galloway Township. Seasonal hunting, cross-country skiing, hiking, and biking.
- Gaskill Park - Bulkhead of the Great Egg Harbor River, Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Boating, fishing, gazebo, picnics, playground, and river views.
- Gravelly Run - Route 559 and Babcock Avenue, Hamilton Township. Trails for hiking, mountain biking, and stream observation.
- Klingener Fishing Pier - Off Route 152 between Somers Point and Longport. Fishing and crabbing access.
- Leeds Point Natural Area - Leeds Point Road, Galloway Township. Small hiking and biking natural area.
- Oscar E. McClinton, Jr. Waterfront Park - New Hampshire Avenue, Atlantic City. Waterfront lawns, colonnade, paved walkways, pavilion views, playground, and Boardwalk promenade.
- Penny Pot Park of Atlantic County - Spur 561 and Eighth Avenue off Route 322, Folsom, NJ. Canoe trip starting point along the Great Egg Harbor River toward Lake Lenape.
- Pine Avenue Tract - Egg Harbor Township. About 400 acres with internal trails for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.
- Riverbend Park of Atlantic County - County Route 559 at Matthew's Run and the Great Egg Harbor River, Egg Harbor Township. 1,294 acres with hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
- Veterans Memorial Park - Fire and Zion Roads, Egg Harbor Township. Dedicated to those who served in all wars.
Sports, Golf, Casinos & Recreation
Atlantic County recreation ranges from casino resorts and golf courses to regional pro sports loyalties, beaches, fishing areas, bike routes, and family-friendly attractions.
Atlantic City Casinos
- Bally's Atlantic City - Park Place & Boardwalk
- Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa - One Borgata Way
- Caesars Atlantic City - Boardwalk / Pacific Avenue area
- Golden Nugget Atlantic City - Huron Avenue & Brigantine Boulevard area
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City - Boardwalk
- Harrah's Resort Atlantic City - Marina District
- Ocean Casino Resort - Boardwalk
- Resorts Atlantic City - Boardwalk & South Carolina Avenue
- Tropicana Casino & Resort - Brighton Avenue & Boardwalk
Regional Teams
Baseball: Trenton Thunder, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, New York Yankees.
Basketball: Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks.
Football: Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, New York Giants.
Hockey: Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers.
Golf Snapshot
Atlantic County has long been a golf destination, with courses near Northfield, Galloway, Brigantine, Egg Harbor Township, Somers Point, Hammonton, Buena, Mays Landing, and the surrounding mainland communities.
Golf Courses Listed for Atlantic County
- Atlantic City Country Club - Shore Road & Leo Fraser Drive, Northfield, NJ 08225. 609-641-7575.
- Blue Heron Pines Golf Club - 550 West Country Club Drive, Cologne, NJ 08213. 609-965-4653.
- Brigantine Golf Links - Roosevelt & The Bay, Brigantine, NJ 08203. 609-266-1388.
- Buena Vista Country Club - Country Club Lane & Route 40, Buena, NJ 08310. 856-697-3733.
- Galloway National Golf Club - 270 South New York Road, Galloway Township, NJ 08201. 609-748-1000.
- Greate Bay Golf Club - 901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, NJ 08244. 609-927-0066.
- John F. Gaffney Green Tree Golf Course - 1030 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road / Route 559, Egg Harbor Township, NJ. 609-625-9131.
- Hamilton Trails Country Club - 4395 Harbor Avenue, McKee City, NJ 08232. 609-641-6824.
- Hammonton Golf & Country Club - 420 Boyer Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037. 609-561-1876.
- Harbor Pines Golf Club - St. Andrews & Ocean Heights Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234. 609-927-0006.
- Latona Country Club - Oak & Cumberland Road, Buena, NJ 08310. 856-692-8149.
- Linwood Country Club - 500 Shore Road, Linwood, NJ 08221. 609-927-7374.
- Marriott Seaview Country Club Resort - 401 South New York Road, Absecon, NJ 08201. 609-748-7680.
- Mays Landing Golf Club - 1855 Cates Road, Mays Landing, NJ 08330. 609-641-4411.
- McCullough's Emerald Golf Links - 3016 Ocean Heights Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234. 609-926-3900.
- Pinelands Golf Club - 887 South Mays Landing Road, Hammonton, NJ 08037. 609-561-8900.
- Pomona Golf Course - 400 West Moss Mill Road, Pomona, NJ 08240. 609-965-3232.
Transportation & Travel Planning
Atlantic County is served by road, rail, bus, airport, and local shuttle options. For a deeper NJTGO breakdown, visit the county Transportation page.
Road Access
The Atlantic City Expressway, Garden State Parkway, U.S. Route 30, U.S. Route 40, U.S. Route 322, and Route 9 help connect shore, mainland, and Pinelands destinations.
Rail & Bus
NJ TRANSIT service connects Atlantic City with regional rail and bus options. Local travel may also involve shuttles, jitneys, park-and-ride planning, and resort district transportation.
Air Travel
Atlantic City International Airport is located in Egg Harbor Township and provides air travel access for South Jersey, shore visitors, and regional travelers.
Visitor Information
Atlantic County visitors often combine Atlantic City, nearby beach towns, golf, dining, festivals, parks, historic places, and Pinelands day trips.
Visit Atlantic City
Use the official Atlantic City visitor resource for events, attractions, hotels, restaurants, casinos, family activities, beaches, and entertainment planning.
Suggested Day Trips
- Atlantic City Boardwalk, beach, casinos, restaurants, and live entertainment.
- Ventnor, Margate, and Longport for quieter Absecon Island beach time.
- Estell Manor Park, Lake Lenape, and Weymouth Furnace for trails, water, and history.
- Somers Point and the bayfront route toward Ocean City and Cape May County.
Nearby County Connections
Atlantic County sits near Cape May County, Cumberland County, Gloucester County, Camden County, Burlington County, and Ocean County, making it a useful base for South Jersey and shore exploration.