Roadside Attractions in Margate City

1 place worth pulling over for in Margate City, New Jersey, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

Lucy the Elephant

Margate City, New Jersey

Standing six stories tall along the Jersey Shore, Lucy the Elephant is the oldest surviving roadside attraction in America. Built in 1881 to attract real estate buyers, this wooden elephant has served as a tavern, a home, and even a hotel. Today, visitors can climb inside this National Historic Landmark for panoramic views.

Planning the stop

Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.

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Space Farms Zoo & Museum

Sussex, New Jersey

This family-run, 100-acre roadside odyssey combines a wild animal park with an eclectic museum housing over 50,000 antique items. Visitors can marvel at over 500 live animals and explore massive collections of vintage cars, firearms, and taxidermy. It is even home to Goliath, one of the largest preserved taxidermy bears in the world.

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