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THE ATLANTIC CITY MARKET - Fact Sheet
THINGS TO KNOW:
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Located in the heart of the northeast and within easy driving distance of a third of the population of the United States, Atlantic City is the gaming capital of the Northeast and one of America’s premier resort and entertainment destinations. Settled in 1783, Atlantic City today has a year-round population of 40,517. Atlantic City is just 11.92 square miles long but boasts many historic firsts, such as being the site of the world’s first boardwalk and salt-water taffy’s first development. The famed Monopoly board’s streets are named after Atlantic City’s. Atlantic City is 60 miles from Philadelphia, 125 miles from New York, and 175 miles from Washington, DC. |
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www.atlanticcitynj.com and 1-888-ACVISIT |
GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT
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Atlantic City offers 24-hour gaming and headline entertainment at its 11 casinos. As the city’s slogan, “Always Turned On” suggests, Atlantic City provides high-voltage nightlife in the clubs located both inside and outside the casinos. Alternately, everything from rock concerts to boxing to the circus is available at one of Atlantic City’s many venues such as historic Boardwalk Hall, which underwent a $90 million renovation to make it Atlantic City’s premiere event arena. Top-name acts ranging from Christina Aguilera, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Madonna and the stars of American Idol are among recent performers.
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LODGING:
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The Atlantic City-area is filled with world-class accommodations – from no-holds-barred, luxury-laden casino hotels to quaint B & Bs.
Casino Hotels
- Atlantic City Hilton Casino & Resort
- Bally’s Atlantic City
- Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
- Caesars Atlantic City
- Harrah’s Atlantic City
- Resorts Atlantic City
- Showboat – the Mardi Gras Casino
- Tropicana Casino & Resort
- Trump Marina Hotel Casino
- Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino
- Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort
Bed and Breakfasts
- Atlantis Inn Luxury Bed and Breakfast
- Bed & Breakfast Guild of Ocean City, Inc.
- Carisbrooke Inn Bed & Breakfast
- Colonial Inn Historic Smithville
- Come Wright Inn Bed and Breakfast
- Scarborough Inn
Hotels
Timeshares and Vacation Clubs
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BEACH & BOARDWALK
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The beach is where it all started: pristine sand with healthy salt air and a developer who saw the promise it held. Now Atlantic City is one of the world’s favorite destinations and the beach differentiates it from any other gaming locale. During the summer, the beaches are guarded by the country’s first lifeguard organization and the water is safe thanks to a stringent State water quality program. Millions of guests stroll, ride a bicycle or tour the Boardwalk on a distinctive rolling chair. The first permanent Boardwalk was built in 1870 as a way to keep sand off of hotel carpets. Today, the Boardwalk is more than four miles in length and 60 feet across at its widest points. The present structure is seated on concrete and steel pilings and constructed of thousands of two-by-fours. The boards are replaced approximately every 12 years due to the immense foot traffic. |
DINING
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Atlantic City is increasingly becoming known for its thriving culinary scene with some of the top chefs in the industry, including Bobby Flay and Wolfgang Puck, opening restaurants here alongside other nationally acclaimed locales such as The Palm, Cuba Libre, and Buddakan, among many others. The city is increasingly becoming known for its stunning array of ethnic options, from authentic Chinese, Vietnamese and Russian to great south-of-the-border, Italian and Japanese influences. The city offers an interesting dichotomy with trendy, eclectic establishments rising alongside home-style ‘mom and pop” locales, classic Boardwalk cuisine and one of America’s greatest spots for a sub sandwich in the White House Sub Shop. |
SHOPPING
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Atlantic City is quickly becoming nearly as known for its world-class shopping as for its gaming options. Among the newest options include: Atlantic City Outlets – The Walk, a $76 million, 320,000-square-foot, multi-block retail outlet, dining and entertainment venue with upscale retailers and downsized prices; The Pier Shops at Caesars, an over-the-ocean $175 million facility featuring 575,000 square feet of entertainment, premium restaurants and exclusive retail shops; The Quarter at Tropicana, part of a $245 million expansion, with 200,000 square feet of retail, dining, entertainment and spa options. Additional diverse shopping can be found along the Boardwalk and throughout the city’s casinos. |
GOLF
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Atlantic City is one of the East Coast’s premier golfing destinations with more than 30 courses surrounding the Atlantic City area, providing a challenge to novice and advanced golfers alike. Besides lining the ocean and bay with pine-bordered fairways and pristine greens, many courses are championship-caliber, designed by some of the top course consultants in the country. The nine courses making up the Greater Atlantic City Golf Association include: Blue Heron Pines Golf Club, The Links at Brigantine Beach, Harbor Pines Golf Club, Twisted Dunes, Mays Landing Golf & Country Club, Sand Barrens Golf Club, Shore Gate Golf Club, Seaview Resort & Spa – Bay Course and Seaview Resort & Spa – Pines Course. |
ARTS & CULTURE
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The Atlantic City area is full of history and locations to celebrate it. Among them: The Atlantic City Historical Museum, the Civil Rights Garden, New Jersey Korean War Memorial and Atlantic City Art Center. Other notable sites off the Boardwalk include: the famous Absecon Lighthouse, the Atlantic City Aquarium Ocean Life Center and abundant antiquing, nearby historic villages, lush gardens, wineries, zoos and more. |
ADVENTURE
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Atlantic City’s oceanside location provides ample opportunity for day cruises, sailing, fishing, boat, canoe or kayak rental. Nearby local, state and national parks such as Atlantic County Park at Lake Lenape, Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and Bass River State Forest offer scenic views, hiking trails, bird-watching and log cabins. |
AIRPORT, RAIL &
HIGHWAYS:
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The Atlantic City International Airport
The Atlantic City International Airport is located just minutes from the city and offers shuttle, taxi and rental car transportation.
Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport is a quick 60 minute drive via the Atlantic City Expressway.
Train
Rail service provided by New Jersey Transit arrives and departs through the rail terminal immediately adjacent to the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Highway
From the North, major interstate highways connect with the Garden State Parkway South, to the Atlantic City Expressway.
From the South, I-95 to Delaware Memorial Bridge to Route 40 to Route 322. Or via Lewes, Delaware, take the Cape May-Lewes ferry to the Garden State Parkway North to the Atlantic City Expressway.
From the West, via Philadelphia, Walt Whitman Bridge or Ben Franklin Bridge to North-South Freeway to Atlantic City Expressway.
Bus
There is frequent motorcoach service from New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC via all major carriers.
Public Transportation
Within the city everything is readily accessible to public transportation on New Jersey Transit buses. Our ever popular 13 passenger jitneys move the entire length of Pacific Avenue, parallel to Atlantic City's world famous Boardwalk, to the Marina District and to the Convention Center. |
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