Absecon, NJ at a Glance
Conveniently situated between Atlantic
City and the Atlantic
City International Airport, Absecon is home to a wide range of chain hotels
that are an ideal place to stay when requiring quick access to the airport. Just
7 mi (11 km) northwest of Atlantic City and its world-famous attractions, the
town of Absecon also draws visitors since it is near the Edwin
B. Forsythe Wildlife Refuge. Encompassing over 43,000 acres (17,401 ha), this
refuge is home to unique habitats, regional wildlife and bird species. Over 80
percent of the refuge is covered by tidal salt meadows and marshland that are
interspersed with shallow coves and bays, making it an important refuge for water
birds and plant species. Absecon also makes a convenient home base when exploring
the Greater Atlantic City
region, which boasts golf courses, parks and coastal activities.
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