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City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, US
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The entertainment capital of the Eastern Seaboard, Atlantic City is New Jersey's most popular resort destination. Its streets are familiar to anyone who's ever played Monopoly (the American version), but board game fans aren't the only ones who want to "take a walk on the Boardwalk". The city's beaches and the famous wood-plank walkway have attracted visitors for more than a century.
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Features eight giant aquariums (including a touch tank), shipwreck artifacts, etc.
Built in 1857 and is the tallest in New Jersey. 228 steps to the top will yield a magnificent view of the Jersey shoreline.
A 65-ton building built (as novelty architecture) to look like an elephant. Built in 1881 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is one of those curious pieces of Americana that one doesn't see too much of anymore. 30-minute tours of its interior are available.
Commemorates those who served in the Korean War.
Atlantic City has grown to be one of the Northeast's main stops for all large concerts and tours. With Boardwalk Hall being a great place to see a show or a world championship boxing match – the entertainment with Atlantic City Shows never ends.
Explore the first boardwalk in the US! The Atlantic City Boardwalk is the backbone of this seaside resort city, providing access to hotels, resorts, shops, casinos and more. Stemming from the Atlantic City Boardwalk are several piers featuring a number of attractions. Steel Pier features a small amusement park right off the Atlantic City Boardwalk with rides, games and food. Garden Pier is known as the arts and cultural center of the Atlantic City Boardwalk complete with Atlantic City historical museum and Atlantic City Art Center.
Atlantic City is right on the beach at the Jersey Shore; you can go swimming, tanning, fishing, or surfing. Atlantic City is one of the few places in New Jersey where access to the beach is free. Many of the resorts are located right on the beach and boardwalk.
Family owned restaurant in the heart of Atlantic City offering a wide variety of seafood, steaks, and spirits in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.
Classic comfort food and micro-brewed beers with bay views.
Opened in 1897, continues to offer items from their original menu. Raw bar, extensive selection of sea food. The food and service are both great.
Modern Mexican cuisine, made-to-order guacamole & tequila cocktails.
Modern Japanese pub serving sushi, sake and robatayaki in a sensual, yet contemporary atmosphere. Tempting cocktails and sharable plates for after-hours nosh and drinks, or a delicious late night meal.
Indigenous Atlantic City pizza-joint, winner of the Guy Fieri Cheesesteak Battle, and local hang-out.
Old-style pizza and pasta, reasonable prices, a local favorite. Some people are not sold on the place, however.
Great sandwiches made from great bread (from Formica's bakery across the street). Celeb pictures on the wall—look for the Beatles pics.
Old-school American steakhouse fare, but suitably updated for the modern palate. Suitable for special-occasion indulgences and generally saying "I ate at a place featured on Boardwalk Empire.".
Soul food with live jazz. Excuse us, incredible soul food with great live jazz: expect lines out the door most weekends during the high season--and fully worth the 45-minute wait. Full bar with signature cocktails. Service is friendly and accommodating. Large interior space makes it a good choice for big groups (assuming everyone is OK with the wait--which they should be).
Old-school Italian bakery making both breads and traditional Italian pastries. Dine-in available; have some pastries and espresso.
Tacos and other Mexican street fare in a lunch-counter-type setting. Includes some very traditional ingredients (e.g. lengua). Frequently named on lists of the best taco places in New Jersey, this hole-in-the-wall is as much a favorite among AC's Mexican community as it is among other locals and (of course) the turistas.
Local sports bar with three happy hours. It's the place to go outside the casinos to watch sports and eat good wings (note, however, that other than wings the food is just OK). It's a local but friendly crowd; it's particularly popular with Atlantic City police, as the happy hours coincide with ACPD shift changes. Open 24/7, they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They carry NFL and NCAA Football packages.
Good mixed drinks for relatively cheap, a pleasant atmosphere, and a laid back crowd make this pub a favorite with locals.
Microbrewery and restaurant.
Beer hall and beer garden with wide selection of beers. Also does an interesting sideline in funky hot dogs (named #2 in Atlantic County by New Jersey food authority Pete Genovese).
Luxury hotel with casino, spa, shopping, entertainment, and restaurants.
Indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, fitness center. Wi-fi, continental breakfast included.
Ocean view.
Spa and salon, meeting facility, bars, restaurants, 80000 square foot casino, shops and marina.
Occasionally marked down (as low as $59 a night) on hotel website.
An old-school Irish pub/inn.
Art Deco style hotel in central location.
Closed in 2014; one hotel tower has reopened under new management, but the casino floor remains shuttered.
formerly the Trump Taj Mahal Casino
formerly Revel
The oldest continuously family-owned & -operated fudge producer in the world, Steel's has two locations on the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, and makes and sells delicious fudge, taffy, cookies, and candies.
85,000 square feet of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor recreation merchandise.
formerly The Pier Shops at Caesars
A shopping, dining, and nightlife destination built on what was an industrial pier many years ago. Home to upscale shops such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
About 13 miles away in Mays Landing. Anchors include J.C. Penney, and Macy's.
Traditional Mexican panaderia (bakery) featuring all the traditional varieties of authentic Mexican pan dulce.
By train
NJTransit offers train service from Philadelphia's 30th Street Station to Atlantic, with several stops in New Jersey.70, and the ride takes about an hour and a half.
By car
Atlantic City is well-connected to a number of major highways.
By bus
Greyhound now offers scheduled service from Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York directly to many of the Atlantic City casinos, and to the Atlantic City Bus Terminal.
4 km) long Boardwalk (the oldest in the United States), as most of the operating casinos are on the Boardwalk.
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