Random-osity: Lucy The Elephant

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Lucy The Elephant

Lucy the Elephant is a Margate, NJ institution! She is a giant elephant that is turning 142 this week! She was first built in 1881 and lives right on the beach in Margate. In her 142 years, she has been a hotel, tavern, office, restaurant, and private cottage. She has withstood hurricanes, nor'easters, and fires and is a national and state landmark! Today she is a museum and popular tourist and local attraction. Of course, we had to bring the boys here!

I hadn't taken a tour in ages and ages and we had a great guide. I learned some new facts (or I had forgotten them...) and had fun getting to get back inside the elephant. The views from her back were stunning and reminded me of being up there with my grandparents as a kid.

Fun fact: the color of her inside is "intestinal pink"!

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8 thoughts on the matter:

roentare said... {Reply}: The elephant is so cute!; July 20, 2023 at 4:17 AM
Tom said... {Reply}: ...thanks for introducing me to Lucy, she is amazing!; July 20, 2023 at 5:11 AM
Dara @ Not In Jersey said... {Reply}: Can you believe I never knew you could go inside??; July 20, 2023 at 8:11 AM
Lea said... {Reply}: Amazing!; July 20, 2023 at 11:36 AM
Sara Chapman in Seattle USA said... {Reply}: Love this so much! Extremely entertaining!; July 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Judee said... {Reply}: I have been to Margate, Ventnor, and Longport many times and have walked by Lucy many times BUT I never knew you could go inside!!! On my list to do ! thanks; July 22, 2023 at 6:48 AM
Heather{Our Life In a Click} said... {Reply}: I've never taken the tour. She's so iconic!!; July 24, 2023 at 11:03 AM
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