“A charming and quirky architectural marvel”
Step into a world of whimsy and wonder at Lucy the Elephant! Marvel at this charming and quirky architectural marvel, a six-story elephant-shaped building that has captivated visitors for over a century. Climb up to the howdah on her back and take in panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding area. Explore the museum inside, filled with fascinating exhibits about the history of Lucy and the Jersey Shore. Discover the story of this beloved icon, and let your imagination soar in the presence of this unique and delightful attraction!
Worth the quick stop for a photo op
Just go after they close and it's free to take the picture..
Lucy is such an old-school kitschy tourist attraction. She was actually built all the way back in 1881as an advertisement to entice people to move to the area and to help bring tourists in. You can take a guided tour up a spiral staircase inside Lucy. Pretty good views of the Atlantic City skyline.
I can't believe that this has been around since the 1880s!!! And it used to be a hotel-- so cool. Fun fact: people used to think that Lucy was a boy, until she was determined to be a girl!
right on the main road - great photo op
Now all I need is Jasmine and a genie. ;)
We stopped. But Lucy was under construction. Sad face.
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Lucy the Elephant
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- Sun, Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed - Fri: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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