Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:Atlantic City, New Jersey
Our Tourist Attractions Expert Says:
If you're looking for some excitement, Atlantic City is the vacation spot for you. Atlantic City, home of the famous "Boardwalk," is an invigorating vacation spot, and is a great place for gambling, shopping, dining, and nighttime entertainment. Every year more than 35 million visitors come to Atlantic City to experience this excitement for themselves.
Atlantic City is most famous for its fancy casinos. If you're feeling lucky, take a gamble at one of Atlantic City's many gambling halls, including Trump's Taj Mahal Casino Resort, Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino, Trump Marina Casino Resort, Tropicana Casino & Resort, Showboat Casino Hotel, Resorts Atlantic City, Caesars Atlantic City Hotel Casino, Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, Bally's Atlantic City, and Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa. Atlantic City casinos offer slot machines, poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat, keno, race books specialty table games, and more!
There are a variety of hotels available in Atlantic City to keep you in the city gambling longer. In fact, most all casinos offer accommodations in addition to games, and there are 11 main hotels to choose from. If you get lucky in your winnings, we suggest you stay at the luxurious Trump's Taj Mahal Casino Resort, however, lodging is also available for smaller budgets. Bed & Breakfasts are also available for a cozier experience.
Atlantic City also offers many fine dining establishments, including Latin Cuisine, Asian fare, and popular American food. Some recommended places are Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar for authentic Cuban cuisine, mojitos, and Latin dancing, Ruth's Chris Steak House for a good steak in a casual environment, and Inlet Restaurant & Bar, offering affordable American cuisine, creative cocktails, an extensive wine selection and live entertainment. However, if fine dining doesn't interest you, go grab a bite of "Boardwalk Food" for cheap eats like pizza, pretzels and hot dogs.
Besides gambling, there are other activities to keep you busy in Atlantic City. Recommended places to visit are Atlantic City Historical Museum and the Art Center on Garden Pier, the Absecon Lighthouse, and the Atlantic City Aquarium. You can also go shopping at antique shops or boutiques. And don't forget to visit the beautiful beaches in the area! To get around town, hop on the Trolley tour.
If you like to golf, you will be overwhelmingly pleased with the golfing options in Atlantic City. In fact, Atlantic City's golf courses are among the best in the Northeast, as all of them have been rated by Golf Digest as the best places to play. Atlantic City Golf Courses include Blue Heron Pines Golf Club, The Links at Brigantine Beach, Harbor Pines Golf Club, Mays Landing Golf Club, Sand Barrens Golf Club, Shore Gate Golf Club, Twisted Dune Golf Club, McCullough's Emerald Golf Links, Seaview Marriott Resort and Spa, Renault Winery and Vineyard Golf at Renault, and Atlantic City Country Club. Most places offer custom golf vacations; package pricing includes air travel and car rentals, and can be booked online.
The nightlife in Atlantic City is alive and vibrant, and maybe even more exciting than during the day. Casinos, clubs, lounges, and bars are filled with nightly live entertainment. Be sure to check out Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City's premier entertainment center, where you may even spot a famous star.
Atlantic City is located in New Jersey, five minutes away from the Atlantic City International Airport, an hour from the Philadelphia International Airport, and near three major highways, including the Atlantic City Expressway. Inside Atlantic City you can travel on the NJ Transit system to get where you need to go, from the casinos to the museums and more. We hope you get lucky while at Atlantic City!