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Atlantic City Travel Guide

One of America's oldest seaside resorts, Atlantic City is most famous these days as a weekend gambler's mecca. It's the East Coast's answer to Las Vegas, and home to many of the same names: Caesars, Bally's, Sands, the Tropicana. Tourists come by the millions (more than 35 million of them, to be exact) to try their luck at the city's 12 casinos, 9 of which line the world's first oceanfront boardwalk, opened in 1870. The city itself began life in 1854 and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2004 with a lot of fanfare. Read More

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  • When does the amusement park closes at atlantic city boardwalk.
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  • Beach Conditions Where can I find out about the quality and conditions in and around Atlantic City beaches? Is there a web site? I understand the beach can close do to various conditions.
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  • Airport Shuttle or limos? Whats the best way to get from the airport to Atlantic City or to Cape May. Also, I 've heard the Atlantic City Airport is very small with not many airline options. What's the closest airport to fly into when visiting the Alantic City & Cape May area?
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Hotels

from: $44

Days Inn Atlantic City

169 South Kentucky Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $71

Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel

Two Convention Boulevard
Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Map

Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0

TRUMP PLAZA

THE BOARDWALK AT MISSISSIPPI A
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Absecon Light House

expert favorite attraction
31 South Rhode Island Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This 171-foot lighthouse is the tallest in New Jersey and the third tallest in the U.S. Visitors can climb 228 steps to a restored lighthouse tower and witness a spectacular view of the Jersey Shore. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Atlantic City Boardwalk

expert favorite attraction
2314 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Boardwalk is the most famous and popular attraction in Atlantic City. All the main attractions... Read More
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Atlantic City Cruises

expert favorite attraction
800 N. New Hampshire Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Atlantic City Cruises offer daily skyline, marine mammal, and calm water cruise adventures. Guests... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Atlantic City

Distance (mi.)
Philadelphia International Airport 56.1 map
Newark Liberty International Airport 92.2 map
New York John F Kennedy International Airport 94.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Atlantic City

Distance (mi.)
Atlantic City International Airport 11.1 map
Trenton-Mercer Airport 66.4 map
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport 92.5 map

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