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Zaknoid t1_jdwlldi wrote

Reply to comment by thebruns 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 can't imagine the reality these scared people go thru every day. Feel bad they can't live life because they are too scared.

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Zaknoid t1_jdwlajj 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

My parents let me and my friends walk the boardwalk and mall during the day when we were teenagers and never had a problem. Some people just live with too much fear in their lives.

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namestyler2 t1_jdwh2ck wrote

Reply to comment by TheRacoonist 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 understand that real people live in Atlantic City right? and a lot of them are kids? and they are allowed to go outside?

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john_browns_beard t1_jdwdgb2 wrote

Reply to comment by Stacksmchenry in So nice to see all the spring birds (Watchung reservation 3/27) by Fishmike52

I know you're generally better off safe than sorry, but black bears are really not something to worry about. They almost always run away well before you see them, and if they do stick around, they are usually just curious and leave shortly after they get a good look at you. The exception is a mother with cubs, but the cubs are usually very vocal and it's hard to just walk up on them for that reason.

A can of bear mace will serve you better than just randomly yelling the whole time you're hiking.

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navy5 t1_jdwcegj 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

https://familydestinationsguide.com/fun-things-to-do-in-atlantic-city-with-kids-nj/ This is for younger kids but you can find something they’d like

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navy5 t1_jdwbzyu 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

Idk why you’re getting down voted, 2-3 hours isn’t that long. Look up family friendly things to do in AC. A lot of mommy bloggers write up things to do and you can find one that your kids will be interested in

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catymogo t1_jdw9unl wrote

Reply to comment by TheRacoonist 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 see kids that age at Steel Pier all the time fwiw. I wouldn't let them wander off the pier but for a couple hours it should be fine. Up the boardwalk is a different story.

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catymogo t1_jdw8ks8 wrote

Reply to comment by TimSPC 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 they're not leaving these kids all day, it's a couple hours. Steel Pier is fine for that. There's an entire college dorm on the AC boardwalk now- while the reputation isn't entirely unearned it's not nearly as bad as it used to be.

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catymogo t1_jdw8501 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

Depends on the kids and how street smart they are. Are you from a city? Do they have a lot of independence typically? There's certainly enough to do on the boardwalk to kill 2-3 hours but if they're not used to seeing/handling panhandlers or being heads up while wandering around it's probably not the best choice.

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spicypickless t1_jdw81bn 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

Noooo not at all tbh I always found it pretty limited like aside from the lack of safeness it has none of those fun things that I’m aware of. If wildwood is too far, I definitely think Point Pleasant (jenkinsons boardwalk) 100%

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