About New Jersey
Atlantic City built the boardwalk that every other boardwalk in America copied, and it is still the reason to come: four miles of planks running past arcades, saltwater taffy stands and casino towers, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side the entire way and the city's hotel skyline rising on the other.
What you are actually booking here is a room inside or near one of the casino resorts, close enough to walk the boardwalk, drop onto the beach and get to a show without needing a car for the whole weekend, which is the point of picking a base this compact.
It works well as a short East Coast trip: fly or drive in, spend two or three nights moving between the beach, the boardwalk and the casino floor, and head home without having had to plan much of anything ahead of time beyond the room itself.
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What to do
Highlights of New Jersey
The Boardwalk
Four miles of wood planking lined with casinos, arcades, saltwater taffy shops and rolling wicker chairs you can hire to be pushed in, running the length of the city along the beach.
Steel Pier
An amusement pier built out over the ocean with a Ferris wheel, rides and games, right off the boardwalk in front of the main casino strip. A straightforward stop for families with kids.
The beach
Free, wide and sandy, and unusual for a beach town in that it sits right behind the casinos, so you can walk out of a hotel lobby and be in the water in minutes.
Casino floors
Borgata, Caesars, Harrah's, Tropicana and the rest run gaming floors, poker rooms and sportsbooks along the boardwalk and the marina district, most open around the clock.
Live shows and comedy
The casino resorts book concerts, comedy nights and stage shows through their in-house theaters most weekends, worth checking the lineup before you lock in your travel dates.
Your base
Where you'll stay
Atlantic City
The whole trip. Boardwalk, beach and casino resorts sit within walking distance of each other, which is why this is a fly-or-drive-in, do-everything-on-foot kind of base.
Good to know
Questions
New Jersey FAQs
Is Atlantic City walkable, or do I need a car?
The boardwalk, the beach and most of the casino resorts sit within walking distance of each other, so a car is not required for a boardwalk-and-casino trip. You will want one if you plan to explore beyond downtown Atlantic City.
Is the beach free in Atlantic City?
Yes, the beach is free and open to the public along the length of the boardwalk, unlike some other Jersey Shore towns that charge beach badges. It sits right behind the casino hotels.
What does the Luxury Escape Offers package actually include?
The package covers your hotel accommodations, plus applicable taxes and resort fees. Meals and gaming are on you unless a specific promotion says otherwise. Confirm the exact inclusions for your dates with a specialist on the phone at 866-847-2713.
What is there to do besides the casinos?
The boardwalk itself, the free beach, Steel Pier's rides and Ferris wheel, and a run of restaurants, arcades and shops along the boardwalk. It is an easy trip for people who want to gamble a little and spend the rest of the time outdoors.
When should I avoid visiting?
Deep winter (January and February) is cold and quiet, with the boardwalk shops and Steel Pier largely scaled back or closed for the season. Summer weekends book up fast and get crowded, so reserve early if you want a summer date.
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