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CMount t1_jdv9rw4 wrote
Reply to Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
About an hour south of AC is Ocean City, much more Family friendly boardwalk
SheNickSun t1_jdv9mqa wrote
Reply to comment by TheOriginal_858-3403 in Lunatic on the PW by whoisghosttt
I don't mean to laugh so hard but I can't help doing so.
mr444guy t1_jdv95wu wrote
Reply to Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
The city goes to great lengths to make the boardwalk area safe. Sure you might see some homeless people or drunks, but that happens everywhere. Atlantic City would be fun for a field trip, there is plenty to do. You could even get the kids to clean the beach. I did a field trip with my high school students to Sandy Hook a few years back, we cleaned the beach and had a great time. The park rangers helped us with garbage bags etc and had a short program for the kids. Maybe Atlantic City has something like that too.
The Steel Pier rides open April 8. Many of the boardwalk shops are already open now, especially on the weekends. The Showboat is now an arcade.
JerseyGiantsFan t1_jdv8xh1 wrote
Check out https://jcpromotions.info/calendar/ - they run TONS of Street Fairs and Flea Markets in NJ, and they’re constantly adding more. When I first started checking their website 5+ years ago, they had like 5-10 Fairs they produced. There are DOZENS now.. one almost every weekend during spring, summer and fall. If you tap on the event name/date, there’s a link to register your booth/table and/or contact info if you have questions.
That website is also a great resource for people who are just looking for something to do on a random Saturday or Sunday, too.
Good luck!
clobberingszn t1_jdv8gor wrote
Reply to comment by K_Nasty109 in Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
Yeah sure 😂
MarsaliRose t1_jdv8ezz wrote
Reply to Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
Yes but don’t do it lol
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Reply to comment by garbageeater in Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
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NeverTrustATurtle t1_jdv7xzu wrote
Reply to Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
I got into a lot of trouble as a 14 year old on the AC boardwalk. Good times. But maybe not what you’re thinking
turtyurt t1_jdv7h84 wrote
Reply to Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
Yes but as others have said, definitely don’t leave them unattended.
specialgravity t1_jdv6rq8 wrote
Reply to Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
I stayed at Showboat and it was sketch. Do NOT let your kids wander around there alone.
Top_Ad5385 t1_jdv6h6l wrote
Reply to comment by whskid2005 in Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
Agree. No way. Do not leave them unsupervised.
MyVCRbroke t1_jdv6g43 wrote
Reply to comment by garbageeater in Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
Showboat has a bunch of kid friendly things to do.
fuck_ccp_8964 t1_jdv654u wrote
Nothing racist or anti-LGBT here, we hate everyone equally.
Woodbutcher31 t1_jdv64m3 wrote
Reply to Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
Not unattended, for sure! I’d bring at least 2 adults for a group of six. There are way too many predators and opportunities for trouble. We have several 14yo nieces who could pass for 20 in a heartbeat. If you plan on giving them any amount of free rein I’d consider somewhere less adult oriented.
coreynj2461 t1_jdv5ktt wrote
Reply to Lunatic on the PW by whoisghosttt
Wow someone has to have dash cam footage of this or something
coreynj2461 t1_jdv5eh1 wrote
Reply to comment by GooseNYC in Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
Is the Bader field area safe?
sheerglitz t1_jdv5bi0 wrote
Reply to comment by garbageeater in Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
I have a home in Brigantine - we have taken our 6year old to the boardwalk multiple times as a family. it is especially nice in the spring. Would I choose Steel Pier over Wildwood? No. Would I let my teen wander alone while I sat at a slot machine? Hell no. But there is still plenty to do. Showboat and Oceans are most kid-friendly areas. I would suggest going mid-morning and wouldn't let them venture off alone - AC still has sketchy people
slimcush t1_jdv5bbd wrote
Reply to Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
Do not go to AC
SquirrelEnthusiast t1_jdv59aw wrote
Reply to comment by garbageeater in Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
There's just much nicer places than AC and we want to make sure you get the best experience!!
PatmygroinB t1_jdv513y wrote
Reply to comment by garbageeater in Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
You just wanna hit the casinos, I see 😏
chiliparty t1_jdv4vyg wrote
Reply to comment by 69superman in New Jersey American Water: Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties to reduce water usage due to chemical spill by RadioNearby2926
How often was that pipeline required to be inspected? Were there standards that pipe was supposed to meet to safely avoid rupture, would it have been scheduled for replacement if EPA deregulation wouldn't have happened?
I don't know the answers, but to say a ruptured pipe could have "nothing to do with politics" is just wrong. It's very possible it could have been avoided with stronger regulations.
Incidents like this should also be used to inform future policy regarding inspection, structural, and safety requirements for both new and old pipelines, to strive to minimize more incidents like it in the future.
whoisghosttt OP t1_jdv4fi2 wrote
Reply to comment by TheOriginal_858-3403 in Lunatic on the PW by whoisghosttt
lmfaooo
mtotes t1_jdv47by wrote
Reply to comment by whaler76 in Where to go for a long weekend from NJ? by stickybluerug
If I'm traveling with 2 very young children and want to stop somewhere for a couple of hours along the drive from northern NJ to Newport, where should I stop? One option is Mystic CT, assuming we can make it 2.5-3 hours. If we want to stop somewhere west of Mystic, where?
sheerglitz t1_jdv43xf wrote
Reply to comment by garbageeater in Follow-up: Does the Atlantic City boardwalk have enough to entertain a group of 14 year olds for 2-3 hours? Just wanting some beach shops, an arcade, ferris wheel, go-karts, etc. Closer and cheaper than Wildwood, not sure if there's a noticeable difference for that brief of a visit by garbageeater
Yes - look up Lucky Snake Arcade. They have gokarts indoors and a full former casino-floor full arcade games & pinball machines. I think there is also a Sugar Factory at Ceasars. There is more than enough for them to for a few hours.
whaler76 t1_jdv9z4x wrote
Reply to comment by mtotes in Where to go for a long weekend from NJ? by stickybluerug
The Seaport and Aquarium.