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Margate City, New Jersey: Lucy the Elephant

Unique, multi-story 19th century building open for tours. "The only elephant you can go into and come out of alive." A total renovation of her exterior was completed in Dec. 2022.

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Lucy the Elephant

Lucy the Elephant in Margate NJ. (South of Atlantic City) "It is a five story building in the shape of an elephant. It is still open, I went by it a week ago. It's located at Decatur street and the beach."

[Dan Thompson, 09/15/1996]

Lucy the Elephant

Address:
9200 Atlantic Ave., Margate City, NJ
Directions:
On the beach side of Atlantic Ave. at Decatur Ave.
Hours:
Summer M-Sa 10-8, Su 10-5. First tour 10:15. Fewer hours and days off-season. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
609-823-6473
Admission:
Adults $8.50
RA Rates:
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