Atlantic County is home to nearly 275,000 residents and the destination for more than 35 million visitors each year. It is located along the Southern New Jersey coastline within a short drive of Philadelphia and only 112 miles from New York City and 173 miles outside Washington, DC.
World class dining and entertainment, casino resorts, spectacular golf courses and sporting events, in addition to a variety of community festivals and activities provide wonderful opportunities to relax, enjoy and play.
Arts and culture abound with a selection of museums, theatres, wineries and breweries as well as seasonal outdoor concerts and community festivals.
From the Tanger Outlet, The Walk in Atlantic City, to the boutique shops of Historic Mays Landing, Smithville and downtown Hammonton, Atlantic County provides residents and visitors alike the very best retail experience available.
Atlantic County also has a nationally recognized university, a comprehensive community college, a blue ribbon technical high school, and outstanding public, private and charter schools. Additionally, it includes several nationally recognized medical facilities and award-winning healthcare programs.