Name: Duck Town
Address: Atlantic City

About the neighborhood

Duck Town offers convenient access to a range of transportation options including nearby train stations on the Atlantic City Rail Line and multiple bus routes, making commuting smooth and straightforward. This neighborhood features a variety of businesses, restaurants, and cafes within close distance, enhancing daily convenience. Several primary schools are also easily accessible in the area. The flat terrain contributes to more straightforward bicycling despite limited cycling infrastructure. Architectural variety includes duplexes, single detached homes, and townhouses, with a mix of two- and three-bedroom layouts available. Lively main streets like Lincoln Terrace provide a well-distributed array of nightlife venues throughout the neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of Atlantic City enables homeowners to travel using different methods of transportation. The public transit service in Duck Town is rather practical. The closest train station, including the Atlantic City with access to the Atlantic City Rail Line, is usually around the corner from most homes in the neighborhood. There are around 10 bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. This area is also a fairly pleasant part of Atlantic City for pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without needing a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of the city is not particularly amenable to bicycling since the cycling infrastructure is not very well-developed. Nevertheless, it is an even ride to most locations.

Services

It is very convenient to access the nearest grocery store as a pedestrian from any location in Duck Town. Likewise, those who are fond of eating out won't have to go far in this neighborhood, where over 100 restaurants and a few coffee shops can be found, for instance on Florida Avenue. Property owners have access to many nearby clothing stores, for instance on Lincoln Terrace. When it comes to education, in Duck Town, residents will almost always be able to get to primary schools as pedestrians. On the other hand, there are only a very small number of high schools and accordingly they can be a very long distance away. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Duck Town is a great part of the city for those who enjoy indoor activities. Duck Town has many areas to check out. Even though there are few nearby entertainment venues, the streets are often busy with people, and finding one of the about 40 bars is very easy as they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Main streets, including Lincoln Terrace, are very good for those who enjoy going out. Noise can sometimes be an issue in this area, as traffic can occasionally be loud during busy hours.

Car friendly6.8

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.8

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly5.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.8

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk