Steel Pier
The Steel Pier is a 1,000-foot-long (300 m) amusement park built on a pier of the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, across from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City (formerly the Trump Taj Mahal). A drive of 1.1 mi reaches Boardwalk Hall. For mild weather, aim for May to October (66–83°F highs).
A theme park inside Atlantic City
Open April through October (Observation Wheel open March–December)
Steel Pier is a seasonal theme park: open April through October (Observation Wheel open March–December). Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
23 rides and 2 roller coasters
Open since 1898. About ↓
You can stay in Atlantic City
Steel Pier is inside Atlantic City, which has 77 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 59 miles northwest and New York City is about 94 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Open since 1898
Steel Pier opened in 1898, 128 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Open April through October (Observation Wheel open March–December)
Typical highs and lows in Atlantic City. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Steel Pier
The Steel Pier is a 1,000-foot-long (300 m) amusement park built on a pier of the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, across from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City (formerly the Trump Taj Mahal). Built in 1897 and opened in 1898, it was one of the most popular venues in the United States for the first seven decades of the twentieth century, featuring concerts, exhibits, and an amusement park. It billed itself as the Showplace of the Nation and at its peak measured 2,298 feet (700 m).
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- April through October (Observation Wheel open March–December)
- Rides
- 23 · 2 roller coasters
- Opened
- 1898
- Owner
- Steel Pier Associates, LLC
- Wikipedia readers
- 16K a year
Rooms near Steel Pier
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Atlantic City (77) and Galloway Township (47).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Steel Pier | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | in town | — | 77 66 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 hostels · 1 campground | 38,787 | $207K | D− |
| Galloway Township | 10 mi north | 15 min | 47 29 hotels · 10 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 38,380 | $299K | B− |
| Ocean City 66% vacation homes | 12 mi southwest | 15 min | 49 30 hotels · 7 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs | 11,101 | $841K | — |
| Egg Harbor Township | 10 mi west | 15 min | 26 14 hotels · 7 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 48,435 | $313K | C+ |
| Absecon | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 14 8 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,209 | $286K | C− |
| Brigantine 54% vacation homes | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 7,658 | $525K | B+ |
| Pleasantville | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 20,853 | $194K | C |
| Ventnor City 38% vacation homes | 4 mi west | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 9,345 | $363K | C− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Steel Pier
Places worth adding lie within 57 miles.
1in town Stadium & arenaBoardwalk Hall
Big draw32 mi Park & preservePine Barrens
Big draw55 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
26 mi LandmarkLucy the Elephant
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw54 mi Theme parkSix Flags Great Adventure2.2M visitors a year
Big draw56 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Boardwalk Hall: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lucy the Elephant: User:dtcdthingy 3:30 pm 30th July 2004 (Minolta Dimage X20), Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A visit to Steel Pier: questions
When is Steel Pier open?
April through October (Observation Wheel open March–December). Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Steel Pier in Atlantic City?
Yes. It’s inside Atlantic City, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Steel Pier?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.
How far is Steel Pier from Philadelphia and New York City?
About 59 miles northwest of Philadelphia and about 94 miles north of New York City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Steel Pier?
Atlantic City (ACY), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 56 miles.
How many roller coasters does Steel Pier have?
2, among 23 rides.
Where should I stay near Steel Pier?
Atlantic City (in town, 77 places to stay), Galloway Township (10 mi, 47 places to stay) and Ocean City (12 mi, 49 places to stay).
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