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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Mays Landing
Spend a half‑day in Mays Landing, then return to Atlantic City or stay one night at a B&B.
Mays Landing is a small historic town in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with a riverfront park, local shops, a mall and modest lodging. It is best suited for a few hours of sightseeing or an overnight stay if you want a quiet base near Atlantic City.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited outdoor activities)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$130 excl. bed · High $130+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Fast‑food meal | $6–$10 |
| Beer (draft, bar) | $5–$8 |
| Parking (hourly, mall) | $2–$4 per hour |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ACY · Atlantic City International Airport
- ≈30 min drive via Atlantic City Expressway
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- ≈ $45, includes insurance (check)
- Parking at Hamilton Mall
- ≈ $5 per day (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is primary; Atlantic City Expressway (Exit 12) to US 40 reaches town in ~15 min from Atlantic City. Parking is ample near the mall and park.
See and do
Known for
- Lake Lenape beach
- Gaskill Park river views
- Hamilton Mall
- The Inn at Sugar Hill B&B
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | Drive west on US 40, about 15 min | ≈30 min round‑trip |
| Hammonton | Drive west on US 40, about 20 min | ≈45 min round‑trip |
Sleep
- The Inn at Sugar Hill
- Bed‑and‑breakfast, historic building, easy access to town centre.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited public transport; plan a car or rideshare.
- Check opening hours of Gaskill Park and Lake Lenape beach (seasonal).
Generally safe; stay aware of traffic on US 40 and keep valuables secure in public areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mays Landing yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Lake Lenape beach
- Gaskill Park river views
- Hamilton Mall
- The Inn at Sugar Hill B&B
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Mays Landing, revision 5023901 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5023901
Pocket card
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
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