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Lucy the Margate Elephant

9200 Atlantic Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 823-6473
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Monuments/ Statues
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This is such a unique tourist sight. There really isn't anything else like it anywhere. It was actually a hotel built in the shape and design of an elephant on the beach! It's a lot of fun to see it. You can go inside and explore it and see the view from the windows. It's great to take photos of... More

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Maryland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This was an interesting historical treasure, I think children will really enjoy climbing up inside a 6 story elephant. We are just an elderly couple, so just enjoyed looking at this amazing attraction.

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Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

When my husband and I planned a getaway to Atlantic City, this was a must see for me!!! When else will you enter a building shaped like an elephant. The structure is amazing and the guides were wonderful. It is about 20 minutes south of the main boardwalk, but well worth the trip!

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Hampstead, Maryland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Spent the day in Atlantic City with my wife and sons and we had to go see Lucy during our trip. The tour starts out in the gift shop where you buy your tickets. It is $7 for adults, $4 for kids under 12. There was a sign inside that said that members of the military were free. A very... More

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Barnegat, New Jersey
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

I took my children here several years ago. It is a very quick tour. There is not much to do here, but the kids did enjoy it and the view of the beach from inside Lucy!

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Cape May Court House, New Jersey
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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My huband and I can remember Lucy as a child. WE loved taking the tour and dining inside this wonderful, different restaurant. It is a "memory" experience.

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Margate
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Everyone has to go through Lucy. Atlantic City history would not be complete without hearing about this Pachyderm. It does have a BIG place in the city's past.

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Atlantic City, New Jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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Where else can you climb up an elephants leg? This historic building is lovely on the inside, has a great view of the beach from the 'eyes' and is just a fun way to spend some time. The gift shop has some interesting offerings, too.

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Tuckerton, New Jersey
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012
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Historic, unique. You'll not see something like this again.

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carteret,nj
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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this elephant is a cool monument to history. How times have changed!! But "LUCY" has survived. Enjoy the area around also. But LUCY is HISTORY.

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