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.