Matthew U.
10/4/2025
Not gonna lie, this was the main attraction and reason for my visit to the region. It was the one thing I wanted to see and made sure it was the last thing I saw on my way out of town. I have been...
Lucy the Elephant
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9200 Atlantic Ave
Margate City, NJ 08402
Lucy The Elephant, known as The World's Greatest Elephant, proudly stands along the beach in Josephine Harron Park in Margate, New Jersey. This six-story architectural marvel is a designated National Historic Landmark, curated by the Save Lucy Committee, Inc. Visitors can enjoy a fenced and contained park area, ideal for easy child supervision, and picnic tables for outdoor dining.
Originally built in 1881 as the Elephant Bazaar by James Lafferty of Philadelphia, it was later renamed Lucy the Elephant in 1902 by Sophia Gertzen, who transformed it into a tavern. In 1970, the Gertzens generously donated Lucy to the Save Lucy Committee, Inc., leading to her relocation and subsequent restoration. The Save Lucy Committee, Inc. actively works towards preserving and supporting this iconic attraction.
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Suzanne A.
9/27/2025
An original road side attraction! If you are in Margate, Ventnor or Atlantic City, Lucy is a must see. It's also worth a detour if you're on your way to any shore points. What's not to like about...
Karolina S.
5/11/2025
This review is a little late, since my boyfriend (who wanted to show me Lucy since we started dating), and I visited Lucy - sometimes in the summer of 2024. Lucy the Elephant is located in...
Matthew L.
1/17/2025
Lucy the Elephant is a roadside attraction that was completed in Margate City, New Jersey in 1882. The six-story elephant-shaped wood frame and tin clad building was built by inventor James V....
Oi W.
7/20/2024
7/5/24 Cute! Surprisingly big in her belly. Just $8.5 for the tour, history and visit the top for a beautiful view. Cute little gift shop. Only comment is the history is told via a video, I...
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