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Amusement park · Atlantic City, New Jersey
Steel Pier
A 1898 seaside amusement pier in front of the boardwalk with rides for children and adults, small roller coasters and a Ferris wheel with coastal views.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Steel Pier
Steel Pier opened in 1898 and, in the early decades of the 20th century, was Atlantic City’s major performance stage, with orchestras, cinema, shows and the famous act of horses jumping from a platform into the water. Fires and storms reduced the pier, which today extends about 300 meters over the sea in front of the boardwalk.
The pier operates as an amusement park: it has a carousel, children’s rides, family-sized roller coasters, thrill rides of height, prize games and snack stands. The most visible attraction from a distance is the Ferris wheel, The Wheel, at about 69 meters tall with enclosed cabins offering views of the beach, the island and the hotels.
Entry to the pier does not require a ticket; you pay per ride with credits or with an unlimited-use wristband. The crowd is families with children and people who want a short evening outing when the pier is lit.
The main season runs from spring to fall, with more operating days in summer; the Ferris wheel usually operates during more months of the year.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to three hours.
Best time
Late afternoon and evening, June through August, when all the rides are operating and the pier is lit. Summer weekends have longer lines.
How to get there
On foot via the boardwalk at Virginia Avenue, on the north side of the waterfront. There are paid parking lots nearby.
Tip
If you plan to go on many rides, you save with a wristband; for just the Ferris wheel, a single-ride credit is enough. Check the operating calendar, which changes with the season and the weather.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Steel Pier
Do you need a ticket to enter the Steel Pier?
To walk on the pier, no. The rides and the Ferris wheel are paid separately, with credits or a wristband; check the current price list.
Is the Steel Pier good for children?
Yes. There are several children’s and family rides, plus small roller coasters. the thrill rides have height minimums.
When does the Steel Pier operate?
From spring through fall; it’s open every day at the peak of summer and only part of the week in other months. The Ferris wheel operates in more months; check the calendar before you go.