There are many ways that you can get a tour through Atlantic City, on boat, trolley, or foot. Your New Jersey Travel Secrets guy is here to help!

The first type of tours are boat tours or "cruises". These cruises are on Coast Guard certified boats. There are indoor and outdoor areas. Beverages cost extra, though. There is no better place to take panoramic photos then on these cruises.

My personal experience is that the morning cruise was a refreshing way to start the day with my wife. It was a narrated cruise along the ocean front skyline of the City, and the breeze was beautiful. We learned about the City and its famous boardwalk too.

Also, some of the tours are dolphin cruises. They are billed as the ticket to adventure and perfect for all ages! My younger daughter loves dolphins, so if we ever took her to Atlantic City, we'd probably take her on one of these. But when do you bring kids to Atlantic City?

Dolphin sightings are NOT guaranteed however, so think long and hard. This quote from one advertiser says: "On your trip you could see leaping, frolicking dolphins and whales as we head into the open ocean in search of marine life." Notice the word COULD.

Another great way to tour Atlantic City is on a trolley. The tours will pick you up at several different resorts and they include admission to an aquarium!

You would begin your trip with a narrated tour of Atlantic City highlights and then go see the Absecon Lighthouse, which is famous. Believe it or not, there is quite a history around the City besides the games and casinos! This tour of the historic lighthouse gives you a glimpse into American maritime history and Atlantic's past.

You could also combine cruising and trolleying, to form a duo tour. In this case the shoreline cruise would be a picturesque tour around the Gardner's Basin. It is a Then travel on by trolley to Atlantic County's popular Estell Manor Park, which is comprised of over 1700 acres. "

Sounds like fun right? Next time, we will cover walking tours and other possibilities!