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Atlantic City Travel Guide
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| Atlantic City |
Once
upon a time in Atlantic
City, you could watch a horse and rider leap from a four-story-high
platform and land in a shallow pool of water. Today, the main
diversion is watching money leap from your hand into the pocket
of a casino owner.
We miss the horses, but there's no denying that casino gambling
revived Atlantic City as a travel destination. Happily, some
of the pre-casino past remains -- the grand boardwalk is still
there, and you will still find squalling gulls, sea air, amusement
rides and fast-food stands. It's the perfect place to clear
your head after the whirl and glitter of the casinos.
Although Atlantic City attracts gamblers
and day-trippers en masse, nowadays there is more to do
year-round than you would ever imagine. Along with the dazzling
hotel-casinos, Miss America pageantry and entertainers such
as Bruce Springsteen, Britney Spears, Elton John and even
Paul McCartney, you can take in historic landmarks, marvelous
museums and wineries. Restaurant choices are vast, from
award-winning classics and trendy new hot spots to boardwalk
stands such as Mr. Peanut. Adventure-minded vacationers
can try kayaking or fishing, and golfers can tee up at one
of 26 championship golf courses.
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| Atlantic City
Travels & Tours |
Steel Pier
Rides, entertainment, games, and food court.
Atlantic City Boardwalk
The world's firt boardwalk which includes landmark hotels,
casinos, unique shops, amusements, and a variety of eateries.
The Ocean Life Center
Marine education attractin featuring aquariums, touch tank,
and interactive exhibits.
Cruisn 1 Inc.
Cruises on the ocean and bay, and daily dolphin watch.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
Many strange and unusual exhibits from Robert Ripley's travels.
Absecon Lighthouse
NJ tallest lighthouse, it was designed by a general who
later became famous during the Civil War.
Atlantic City Boardwalk
The world's first boardwalk.
Showboat Bowling Center
Offering state-of-the-art bowling lanes.
Atlantic City Convention Center
The area's newesst and largest convention center with 500,000
ft of exhibit space and communicatons technology.
The Atlantic Star
Atlantic City Marina with charter boats to accomadate groups,
and dinner cruises, and sightseeing.
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sun- and surf-seekers and for the greatest choice of activities,
summer is the best time to visit the Jersey shore. Spring
and fall are also good choices, with a very pleasant average
temperature range of 56-72 F/13-22 C. But keep in mind that
Atlantic City is a great destination all year-round, with
plenty to see and do. (Even in winter, bundling up and strolling
the boardwalk wrapped in a warm coat is enjoyable.). Because
of the sea breezes, you may want to have a sweater or jacket
handy even in the summer.
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