SWINGERS (SANDS) - Open Sun.-Thurs., 4pm-2am; Fri., 12pm-2am; Sat., 12pm-4am. No cover charge. 800.AC.SANDS

TOP OF THE TROP (TROPICANA) - Offering a magnificent view of the Atlantic. Open daily, 3pm-2am. Cover charge varies. 609.340.4000

THE WAVE
(TRUMP MARINA)
A spacious dance floor and live performances make this dance club one of the most popular. Thurs.-Sun., 10pm. Call 609.441.2000 for cover charge information.

ANTIQUES SHOPS
Bayside Basin Antiques. 800 N. New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City (609-347-7143). Fine art, Oriental rugs, art pottery, and costume jewelry. Open by appointment only.

Princeton Antiques. 2917 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City (609-344-1943 or 1-800-253-6863). Atlantic City memorabilia, books, furniture, glass, jewelry, lamps, Oriental rugs, postcards, photographs, and more. Appointments recommended.

Sports Collection. Ocean One Mall, Atlantic City (609-345-7182). Sports cards, starting line-ups, memorabilia, hats, jerseys, Nascar collectibles, autographed balls and plaques.

Toon-In. Ocean One Mall, Atlantic City (609-340-0010). Movie memorabilia, cartoon characters, entertainment-oriented collectibles, clothing, hats, and toys.
 

ART GALLERIES

Atlantic City Art Center. Garden Pier, Boardwalk at New Jersey Ave, Atlantic City (609-347-5837). Houses three galleries; different art shows every month. Open daily 10 am-4 pm.

Belrose Galleries. 1505 Boardwalk, Atlantic City (609-345-2279). Original artwork by Erte, Bill Mack, David Miller, Frederick Remington; estate and contemporary jewelry. Open 10 am-5 pm daily.

Caprice Gallery. Harrah's Casino Hotel, Atlantic City (1-800-626-7750). Numerous special showings and limited-edition works on display throughout the year. Open daily 10 am-11:30 pm.
 

FISHING AND BOATING
BlueWater Adventures/Atlantic City Charter and Party Boat Connection for fishing, diving, and fun cruises (day or night). Miss Atlantic City charters up to 30 passengers (7 days a week), New Jersey Ave and the Bay, Atlantic City. Captain Collet sails 8:30 am Tues-Sun, 433 N. Maryland Ave, Atlantic City. Sport fishing and sailing yachts also available. Call for details and reservations (609-348-6900 or www.missac.com).

Capt. Applegate party boat sails Apr-Dec from Gardner’s Basin, New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City (345-4077). Call for information.

Kammerman's Marina, 447 Carson Ave, Atlantic City (609-348-8418). Call for information and reservations.

FUN WITH THE KIDS
Absecon Lighthouse. Rhode Island and Pacific aves, Atlantic City (609-449-1360). Built in 1857, now being renovated, along with the lightkeeper's house. A photographer's delight. Thurs-Mon 11 am-4 pm for tours. Adults $4, one child free per adult, additional children $1 each.

Fantasea Reef. Harrah's, 777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City (609-441-5000). Marine-themed buffet with nine food stations and aquariums so the kids can watch the fish while they eat.

Flyers Skate Zone Atlantic City. Albany Ave (near Sandcastle Stadium), Atlantic City (441-1780). The NHL-size rink is open for public skating Mon-Sun 1-3 pm, Fri and Sat 8-10 pm. $5.50 weekdays, $6.50 weekends. Skate rental $3. Open ice hockey Mon-Fri 11:15 am-12:45 pm. $10 per player.

Gardner's Basin. 800 N. New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City (609-348-2880). Restaurants, Ocean Life Center (609-348-2880, ext. 10), and Cruisin 1 sightseeing cruises (609-347-7600). Call for more information.

Hard Rock Cafe. Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City (609-441-0007). One of a worldwide chain of restaurants that serve up the history of rock ’n’roll along with your meal.

Lucy the Elephant. Decatur and Atlantic aves, Margate (609-822-6519). The world's most famous 65-foot pachyderm. View artifacts from Margate and the southern New Jersey area as you walk through this restored historical landmark. Open seasonally. Admission $3 adults, $1 children.

Ocean Life Center. Gardner's Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City (609-348-2880, ext. 10). A 750-gallon touch tank, coral tank, educational exhibits, and local and tropical fish. Leo 15 exhibit features a probe that measures salinity. Adults $7, seniors $5, children 4-12 $4, children under 3 free. Daily 10 am-5 pm.

Planet Hollywood. Arkansas Ave and Boardwalk, Atlantic City, (609-347-STAR). One of a worldwide chain of restaurants that serve up California cuisine, specialty drinks, and movie memorabilia.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum. 1441 New York Ave and Boardwalk, Atlantic City (609-347-2001). The quirkiest, most amazing exhibits, including the Jersey Devil skeleton and a roulette table made of jelly beans. Open daily. Call for hours. Admission $8.95+tax, $6.95+tax for children 5-12, free for kids 4 and under. Open year-round.

Sandcastle Stadium. Albany Ave (near Bader Field), Atlantic City (344-SURF). The home of the Atlantic City Surf, an Atlantic League baseball team that plays May through September. Tickets $3-$12. For a schedule of games, call 344-SURF or http://www.acsurf.com.

Steel Pier. 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave, Atlantic City (609-345-4893). Rides, games and other amusements have returned to the city's world-famous, 100-year-old pier. Open seasonally.

Warner Bros. Store. Located on the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza, Mississippi Ave, Atlantic City (344-1440); also a location at Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. When the kids get tired of trying on clothes, there are cartoons on a giant television screen and free video games to distract them.
 

NEARBY GOLF COURSES
Blue Heron Pines. Tilton Rd. across from Lenox China (550 W. Country Club Drive), Galloway Township (609-965-1800).  For seven years, golfers have been enjoying the high-class beauty of Blue Heron Pines, a course that has earned four stars from Golf Digest, commendations for being women-friendly from Golf for Women magazine, and praise from the local population. And at the end of May, Blue Heron Pines will open a second, Scottish links-style course offering 36 holes of wide-open golf. Named top 18-hole course in Best of the Shore 2000. Driving range and practice green. Soft spikes and collars required.
 

Brigantine Golf Links. Roosevelt Blvd and East Shore Dr, Brigantine (609-266-1388). The region’s only 18-hole course on a barrier island boasts surprisingly few water vistas. Built in 1927, the Scottish links does feature a good variety of sand and water hazards on a nifty 6,213 yard layout (from the middle tees). Golf for Women Magazine recently honored Brigantine as women-friendly course. Bring bug spray if the wind is calm. Recently renovated clubhouse has food and full beverages.

Seaview Marriott Golf Resort. Rt 9, Galloway Township (609-652-1800 or 609-748-7680).  The historic Seaview Marriott Resort boasts two exceptional 18-hole courses: a short Donald Ross-designed links course (Bay Course) overlooking Reeds Bay and a long and narrow layout woven through woodlands (Pines Course). Forecaddies serve as on-course tour guides, dispensing advice, divining pin distances, and recounting local golf lore with equal zeal. The beauty of the 670 acres, the forecaddie service, and the old-world charm of the 88-year-old resort make for the complete golf experience. Named “Ultimate Golf Experience” in Best of the Shore 2000. Reservations seven days in advance.
 

SHOPPING

The Casinos. All 12 casinos have shops and boutiques that carry everything from shoes, jewelry, and apparel to artwork and souvenirs.

Boardwalk Peanut Shoppe. Shops at Showboat, 344-7711; Tropicana, 344-0812; Trump Marina, 347-9112; Trump Plaza, 345-0303; 10th St. and the Boardwalk, Ocean City, 398-5933.

James' Saltwater Taffy. 1519 Boardwalk, Atlantic City (609-344-1519; Tropicana (344-2408); 255 96th St, Stone Harbor (368-0505; 340 Oak Ave, Wildwood (729-3318). A seaside tradition since 1880.

Shops On Ocean One. 1 Atlantic Ocean, Boardwalk at Arkansas Ave, Atlantic City (609-347-8086). You'll feel like a king or queen on a cruise ship in this mall that's built over the Atlantic Ocean. More than 125 specialty shops. A food court on the upper deck overlooks the ocean and offers spots to grab a bite inside or deckside. Mon-Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm.
 

Steel's Fudge. Two Atlantic City locations: 2719 Boardwalk, 345-4051; and 1633 Boardwalk, 449-1633; and in Ocean City at 1000 Boardwalk, 398-2383. A Jersey Shore tradition since 1919, Steel’s Fudge is still the rich, creamy confection you remember from the good old days.

Warner Bros. Studio Store. Located on the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza, Mississippi Ave, Atlantic City (344-1440); also a location at Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. A huge assortment of clothing, household items, and toys featuring your favorite Toon Town characters.
 

WATER ATTRACTIONS
Atlantic City Cruises. Gardner's Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City (609-347-7600). A double-deck yacht offers sightseeing adventures daily, as well as corporate and convention events. Open seasonally.
 

Atlantic City Parasail. Gardner's Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City (609-348-0033). Operating out of this location, as well as locations in Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and Wildwood. Offering 10-minute rides. Call for hours of operation and cost. Open seasonally.
 

Blue Water Adventures. Atlantic City Charter & Party Boat Connection for fishing, diving, and fun cruises (day or night). Miss Atlantic City charters up to 30 passengers (7 days a week), New Jersey Ave and the Bay, Atlantic City. Captain Collet sails 8:30 am Tues-Sun, 433 N. Maryland Ave, Atlantic City. Sport fishing and sailing yachts also available. Call for details and reservations (348-6900 or www.missac.com).
 

Gardner's Basin. 800 N. New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City (609-348-2880). Restaurants, Atlantic City Parasail, (348-0033), and Cruisin 1 sightseeing cruises (609-347-7600). Call for more information.
 

Ocean Life Center. Gardner's Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City (609-348-2880, ext. 10). A 750-gallon touch tank, coral tank, educational exhibits, and local and tropical fish. Leo 15 exhibit features a probe that measures salinity. Adults $6, seniors $5, children 4-12 $4, children under 3 free. Daily 10 am-5 pm.