If you plan to be in the New Jersey area on March 17th, 18th, or 19th and would like to find a unique place to spend the night, you may just get lucky and be one of the select few to
book a stay in Lucy the Elephant.
Lucy the Elephant is a national historic landmark in Margate, New Jersey, the oldest roadside attraction in the United States and the largest elephant in the world (read about her fascinating history
here and
here)! She has not been open to overnight guests in over 100 years and these bookings are a limited time opportunity, so if you are interested read on!
The
Save Lucy Committee, a nonprofit dedicated to Lucy's upkeep, has partnered with AirBnB to provide one-night stays to three couples who are the first to book their reservations, which will become available
at noon on March 5th (today!). For only $138 (the number was chosen because it is Lucy's age this year), each couple will get to spend the night inside Lucy, specially furnished by AirBnb just for these rentals, with access to the entire structure, including her riding carriage rooftop. They will also receive a guided tour with the mayor of Margate, dinner at a local restaurant, all-night access to Lucy's gift shop, and breakfast in their room before checking out the next morning.
The goal of these special one-night stays is to kick off a major fund-raising event for Lucy's upkeep, as she is scheduled for a major renovation later in the spring. Should you not end up not being one of the lucky few to schedule a stay, Lucy the Elephant is also
open for tours. If you are anywhere in the area, be sure to visit this one-of-a-kind public attraction, and/or consider
making a donation to help preserve this historic attraction for future generations to enjoy!
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