Monday 9 May 2011

The Best Places to Have Some Fun in Atlantic City

There are many ways by which you can enrich your summer vacation experience in Atlantic City, NJ.

The world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk starts at the Absecon Inlet and runs along the beach four miles to the city limit. It is a great place to spend a few nights, especially in the summer months. The Boardwalk stands as a historic American symbol of good times and rich culture. The works of famous regional and national artists can be viewed at the Atlantic City Art Center on Garden Pier with the Ocean providing a beautiful backdrop.

The Walk - Atlantic City Outlets hosts over one hundred well-known outlet stores and is one of the most successful outlet shopping complexes in the US.  This outdoor shopping experience is fun and second to none.

The Borgata Atlantic City Casino is undoubtedly the best rated casino in  Atlantic City and that is saying something. The décor is just superb and the casino settings are truly fun at its very best. You can just wander around soaking in the ambiance and the vibrant atmosphere.   From top rated restaurants like Booby Flay Steak to best rated night club MurMur to the largest Poker Room in town, you’ll find the best of best in Atlantic City until the Revel Casino opens in 2012.

At the North end of the boardwalk, visitors will find the new Revel Casino, The Showboat Atlantic City and House of Blues, Taj Mahal Casino and Resorts, all of which are a short walk or connected by skywalk. You can use the indoor connector to the Trump Taj Mahal without going outside the hotel and visit both Resorts and Showboat.  This end of the boardwalk is sure to become the most popular once the Revel opens next year.

If you want to have some fun in Atlantic City in addition to the casinos then the Absecon Lighthouse is a fun place to start. The experience is appealing and pleasant. The 228 steps can be intimidating but there are many landings which makes your climb and descent comfortable. The view from the top is absolute amazing, you can see the beaches, Atlantic Ocean, Absecon Inlet, Casinos and wetlands as far as the eye can see.

The Atlantic City aquarium is another popular place to be. Its located in Historic Gardner’s Basin and children are sure to love the place. Feeding time is when you should be there so that kids can feed and pet the small stung rays. A diver goes in to feed the animals which can be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The third storey gives a great view.

If you love shrunken heads and Fiji mermaids then the Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum is a place that you will absolutely love. It a place where kids would spend some delightful and fun filled hours. The Steel Pier is another fantastic place and offers many fantastic rides and games, fun for the whole family.

There are of many spas in Atlantic City where you can spend endless hours filled with relaxation.   Check out the Red Door Spa at Harrah’s, Spa Toccare at Borgata, Qua Baths and Spa at Caesars and Blue Mercury Spa at the Tropicana to name a few.

Have fun and enjoy everything Atlantic city, New Jersey has to offer this summer.

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