Atlantic City Amusement Piers
In Atlantic City's glorious past the Amusement Piers were one of the key reasons visitors came to Atlantic City. Now visitors come mainly for the casinos. But Atlantic City still has two amusement piers that are fun places. These are Steel Pier and Schiff's Central Pier. Photos showing some of the rides and games that can be enjoyed on these piers are shown below.
Steel Pier
Steel Pier is located on the Boardwalk at Pennsylvania Avenue.
It is directly across from the Trump Taj Mahal Casino.
Examples of rides and games available on Steel Pier are shown below.
Steel Pier Rides
The Rocket
The Rocket was voted the most extreme ride experience in New Jersey.
The Rocket
When the Rocket flings you into space. You can experience up to 5 Gs of acceleration.
Helicopter Rides
Out at the end of Steel pier you can enjoy a ride on a helicopter.
DISK O
The "Disc O" ride on Steel Pier gives riders quite a thrill.
Ferris Wheel
You can get a great view of Atlantic City from the top of the Ferris Wheel.
Racing Cars
The kids love to ride the Racing Cars on Steel Pier.
Bumper Cars
The kids also love the Bumper Cars, I did to when I was a kid.
Crazy Mouse
The Crazy Mouse is one of the more exciting rides on Steel Pier.
Rock Climbing
Their is usually a line of kids waiting for a chance to climb the Rock.
Carousel
The Steel Pier Carousel was imported from Italy.
Childrens Airplane Ride
Steel Pier has many rides fro smaller children, like this Airplane Ride.
Fire Department
The Fire Department ride is very popular with the smaller children.
Chidrens Motorcycles
Steel Pier Childrens Motorcycle Ride.
Animal Rides
Steel Pier Childrens Animal Ride.
Steel Pier Games
Water Guns
Basketball
Prize Palace
Schiff's Central Pier
Much of the original Central Pier was destroyed by fire and hurricanes. However a significant section still remains. It houses many amusement rides and games.
Schiff's Central Pier is located on the Boardwalk at Tennessee Avenue.
Examples of rides and games available on Central Pier are shown below.
Go-Kart Racing
The Go-Kart Racing on Central Pier is always busy. The kids love it.
Skeeball
Basketball
Paint Ball Guns
You can make quite a mess shooting paint balls on Central Pier.
See some of the targets below.
Paint Ball Gun Range Targets
Treasure Chest
Redeem the prizes you win on Central Pier
To see scenes from Atlantic City Piers in those nostalgic bygone days follow ths link: Early Piers