Atlantic City Overview
Atlantic City Overview
What started as a quiet summer resort town for the upper East Coast, Atlantic City is now the East Coast's Capital of Gaming. It also helps that the city is along some of the most beautiful beaches of New Jersey, and boasts a moderate climate with not too hot temperatures in the summer,and it's not too cold in the winter. And with around the clock gambling and entertainment, who could ask for more? Atlantic City offers recreation, events and attractions year round, as well as the bonus of incredible restaurants, nightlife, tours, shopping, and hotels. This is a city of dreams!
Atlantic City Hotels
Lodging is what Atlantic City does best! You'll find numerous hotels vying for your vacation and gambling dollar. Whether you want to stay in the grand gambling hotels along the boardwalk, or further into the city or its surrounding areas, the hotels use different amenities to lure you in, Of course, this means that you are always the winner with all these hotels bending over backwards to get you in their doors. It all comes down to what you came to Atlantic City for: the gambling, the city, the ocean and beach, or you came for it all. Atlantic City has hotels to accommodate any reason you came, and they will use any way they can to get you to either stay longer or come back as soon as possible. The choices and the benefits are really all yours with Atlantic City hotels. Let us help you get that perfect room for the perfect vacation today!
Atlantic City Recreation
Although many think only of gambling when they think of this city, it is one of the oldest seaside resort towns in the country. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will love the beaches, fishing, sailing, boating, scuba diving, kayaking, and canoeing. Landlubbers can choose from golf and mini golf, tennis, skating, biking, hiking, as well as bowling, and numerous arcades. And, after a full day of all this great recreation, get to one of the city's fantastic days spas to relax. Year round, you'll find the perfect activities for your vacation, and in a beautiful setting. Atlantic city recreation has it all.
Atlantic City Restaurants
Sure, you'll find a lot of casino all-you-can-eat buffets and hotel restaurants. The sheer number of themed eateries vying for your dining dollar will also overwhelm you. But fortunately you'll discover some fabulous restaurants in and out of the casino lights. From world-class find dining to family owned local treasures, out-of-the-way cafes to tasty tavern cuisine, epicurean surprises await you on just about every corner. Seafood here is king, and never pass up the chance for the exquisite soft-shelled crab, shrimp, lobster and other delectable crustaceans. And all can be found in many Atlantic City restaurants.
Atlantic City Attractions
Beyond the glitz, the greed and the gaming tables of the casinos, Atlantic City has some wonderful attractions that won't leave you broke. Historically you'll find the world's first boardwalk, the tallest lighthouse in Jersey, the story of Monopoly, and Planter's Mr. Peanut. For attractions on the novelty side, look for an elephant/building, an amusement pier, and a museum dedicated to nothing but the weird and one-of-a-kind. Oh, and yes, some of the most grand and busy casinos this side of Las Vegas. Atlantic City has a lot of tourist traps, but search for the real city, and there you'll find treasures. Atlantic City attractions are amazing.
Atlantic City Tours
While there aren't many guided land tours of the city, there are numerous ways to tour the waters. Whether by luxury yacht or simple boat, sail boat or historic ships, learning the city through water tours will be an exciting part of your vacation. Another distinctly Atlantic City experience: guided rolling chair rides. Whether exploring the famous boardwalk, of heading into the city, these rolling chairs are a quaint and leisurely way to get around and to see the sights. And these guides really know their city- they've been rolling these chairs for years. Hop aboard these unique Atlantic City tours!
Atlantic City Shopping
Again, as with the other categories, Atlantic City may not have the biggest selection in the shopping arena. But, again, what is available is still darn good. The city's historic boardwalk is the best place to start, with numerous shops, boutiques, and stores lined up and waiting with great merchandise. And you will a few malls for you mission shopping types. All the casinos have gift shops, clothing boutiques, and souvenir stores, so if you don't need much, you don't have to look much further than the lobby. Atlantic City shopping has just what you need, but still throws in a few surprises.
Atlantic City Events
With all its great resources, and a penchant for parties, Atlantic City loves to throw some fantastic events. With sporting competitions, concerts, cultural celebrations, arts and crafts festivals, as well as holiday and seasonal festivities, Atlantic City offers a great time and some great activities just about every month of the year. Whether on the beach, on the boardwalk, or in the stadium or concert halls, there's always something happening. Add to this all the fabulous monthly events put on by the city's casinos and hotels, and you have a city that always offers excitement and fun. Atlantic City events will take your vacation over the top
Atlantic City Nightlife
One word: casinos! With world-class games and entertainment nightly in these clubs, nightlife in this town is dominated by such mega names as the Trump Taj Mahal, Caesars, the Sands, Bally's, Harrah's, and the newest, the Borgata. Whether you prefer the action on the boardwalk, or the nearby streets and avenues, casino hotels are the biggest ticket in town. But great nightlife can also be found outside the bright lights, in neighborhood bars and clubs, pubs and live music venues, as well as performance arts venues. Atlantic City nightlife is as varied as you want it to be! This city really does have, and offer, it all! Get to Atlantic City!
