Sorry, I missed your question. Hope you decided to go. The Irish Pub and Ducktown for breakfast at Maria's or lunch at the Whitehouse and dinner at Tony's....all excellent any time of year....

Sorry, I was in the hospital and did not see the question.

Not sure I know at some point they are only open on weekends

Hello. The steel pier is open from April to October. I believe that it's only open during the weekend in early April and late October, you can check their website to confirm their schedule. When I was there in June, the observation wheel was under construction and the opening is planned for mid-August.

midnight Mon-Fri. 1am Sat-Sun

its right on the boardwalk directly in front of TRUMPS TAJ MAHAL

There is no fee to enter the park. Rides are charged per ticket and tickets are 1 dollar each. Most rides are 4-5 tickets but a couple are 7. Buy the groupon online and take your family on Tuesdays when rides are half the ticket cost. This special ends at 5:00pm on Tuesdays. Not sure how late they are open but I'm sure they have later hours.

Steel Pier is open ever Saturday & Sunday 12 noon. Memorial Day Weekend Hours are Friday 4pm, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 12noon. We currently have room packages with Resorts they are steps away from the pier and we also have packages with Atlantic City hotels, ext 228-28 and type in the word Thrills it will direct you to see what is happening at the pier. Have a great summer season, hope to see you at the pier.

Regarding your question about a hotel being close to the boardwalk in Atlantic City, You did not give the name of the hotel. There are 8-10 hotels (with casinos) right on the Boardwalk, and at this time of year, you can get killer deals (try travelzoo and/or groupon, both are online.) for under $70/night. (plus the silly taxes of 14% and usually a $10 per day "fee") (which covers parking in a covered garage) Harrahs and Borgata are on the Marina - meaning they are not on the Boardwalk, but about a 4 mile drive away. They do have shuttles, though. So, if you tell me the name of the hotel, I will be happy to be more specific.