BACKGROUND: Here's a trip the family will remember. Steel Pier, located at the Boardwalk and Pennsylvania Avenue, offers helicopter tours of the city and beach every weekend, weather permitting. The helicopter rides are a fantastic way to see the city in a whole new light.

INSIDER INFO: Might want to skip wearing dangling jewelry on this trip - and hang onto your cameras and cell phones.

WHERE: The pier is located at 1000 Boardwalk in Atlantic City. CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS.

HOURS AND COST: Hours vary by day. The Shoreline Tour, which lasts about three to four minutes, costs $39 per person plus a $5 fuel fee. The City Tour, which lasts about eight minutes, is $59 per person plus a $5 fuel fee. Call Steel Pier at 609-345-4893 to make reservations or to get more information.

ON THE WEB: http://www.steelpier.com/