Ducktown, Atlantic City

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Ducktown is a district of Atlantic City, New Jersey stretching from Missouri Avenue to Texas Avenue. According to local legend, the area was named for the many duck farms found along the bay before the turn of the century. Although in recent times the district has become very diverse in its population, it was formally home to a large Italian American community and a few Italian flags can still be seen adorning buildings. Italian Mafia boss Nicodemo Scarfo, aka "Little Nicky", once called Ducktown his home, and his mother lived there for many years.

[edit] Attractions

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The district home to a number of Atlantic City attractions incuding:

  • St. Michaels's Roman Catholic Church on Mississippi Ave.
  • The White House Sub Shop on Artic Ave.- Known for the A-list celebrities who often frequent this establishment, the White House was opened by Anthony Basile back in 1946 when he came back from the army while serving on the Philippine Islands. It has been family owned and operated for over 60 years.
  • Angelo's Fairmount Tavern on Fairmount Ave.- Open and family owned and run since 1935, the restaurant is known for its Italian cuisine as well as steaks and seafood.
  • Dock's Oyster House on Atlantic Ave.- Atlantic City's oldest resuarant (circa 1897), it features a pianist on many nights.
  • The Ducktown Tavern on Georgia Ave.- A newly renovated top of the line bar and restaurant often featuring music by the band Playbutton.
  • Both the former convention center (now known as Boardwalk Hall) and the newer Atlantic City Convention Center are located in Ducktown, separated by a series of open air outlet malls called The Walk.
  • Atlantic City Rail Terminal is housed in the same complex as the convention center and a Sheraton hotel, and is home to New Jersey Transit's Atlantic City Line to Philadelphia.
  • Trump Plaza, one of the city's 13 casinos, is located in Ducktown on Mississippi Avenue.
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