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Also known as: The Home of Lucy the Elephant
Occupying a scenic coastal location on Absecon Island just south of Atlantic City, Margate City is an affluent beachfront city renowned globally as the home of 'Lucy the Elephant'. Incorporated in 1885 as South Atlantic City and renamed in 1909 after the English seaside resort, the community transitioned from a quiet maritime outpost into a highly desirable residential enclave and luxury summer retreat. Margate achieved permanent worldwide architectural fame in 1881 following the construction of Lucy, a colossal six-story anthropomorphic elephant structure made of wood and tin plates, officially certified as the oldest surviving roadside tourist attraction in America. Today, Margate City beautifully coordinates its high-end coastal residential real estate with expansive public sandy beaches and trendy dining boardwalks.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Climb inside the spiral stairs to the high-altitude canopy pavilion atop the historic 1881 Lucy the Elephant. Relax on the smooth, uncrowded sands or enjoy body-boarding at Margate Beach. Browse upscale independent seafood taverns and boutiques along Ventnor Avenue.
