Atlantic City · City Break
The Boardwalk, the Atlantic, the bright lights
America's original seaside resort — the world's first Boardwalk, nine ocean-front casinos, Steel Pier rides and the Jersey Shore on your doorstep. Tax-free on clothing and shoes.
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Itinerary One
The first-timer's day on the Boardwalk
Sunrise to last bet — the classics, the icons and the food everyone tells you to try.
Morning
- Sunrise stroll on the Boardwalk — the original, dating to 1870, still the world's most famous.
- Breakfast pancakes at the Trump-era classic Cafe 2825 or the Knife & Fork Inn.
- Steel Pier rides — the Observation Wheel for 227 feet of Atlantic views.
- Lunch at the Original Tony Boloney's — the legendary 'taco pizza' from MTV's Pizza Show.
Afternoon
- Absecon Lighthouse — climb 228 steps to New Jersey's tallest lighthouse for boardwalk-to-bay views.
- Hard Rock or Ocean Casino spa afternoon — Atlantic City's resort hotels rival any in Vegas.
- Saltwater taffy from James' or Fralinger's — both Boardwalk founders date to the 1880s.
- Rolling chair ride down the full length of the Boardwalk to Ventnor.
Evening
- Sunset cocktails on the 23rd-floor SkyGarden at Ocean Casino Resort.
- Dinner at Dock's Oyster House (est. 1897) — old-school cold-water oysters and lobster.
- Borgata Music Box show — A-list residencies in a 2,400-seat theatre.
- Late-night blackjack and craps on the casino floor at Borgata or Hard Rock.
Itinerary Two
Three days on the Jersey Shore
Atlantic City paired with Margate's Lucy the Elephant and Victorian Cape May — the full South Jersey shore in three nights.
Day 1 — Atlantic City
- Boardwalk and Steel Pier morning.
- Lunch at the White House Sub Shop (since 1946 — Sinatra had them flown to Vegas).
- Tanger Outlets The Walk for tax-free shopping (no sales tax on clothing or shoes in New Jersey).
- Dinner at Angeloni's II and a Borgata show to finish.
Day 2 — Margate & Ventnor
- Lucy the Elephant in Margate — the 65-foot 1881 elephant-shaped landmark you can climb inside.
- Ventnor Pier and brunch at Sofia of Ventnor — Mediterranean small plates by the bay.
- Beach afternoon on the wide, soft Margate sand.
- Dinner at Steve & Cookie's By the Bay for crab cakes and sunset over the back bay.
Day 3 — Cape May
- Drive south on the Garden State Parkway to Cape May (about an hour).
- Walking tour of Cape May's Victorian gingerbread houses — a National Historic Landmark district.
- Lunch at the Lobster House on Fisherman's Wharf.
- Cape May Lighthouse and a sunset glass of wine at Cape May Winery before returning to Atlantic City.
Itinerary Three
The Atlantic City casino guide
Nine ocean-front casinos — here's where to stay, where to dine and which floor to play.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
The Marina District's flagship — 2,000 rooms, the Water Club spa tower and Atlantic City's best restaurant collection (Bobby Flay Steak, Angeline by Michael Symon, Old Homestead).
Ocean Casino Resort
Glass-walled Boardwalk tower with the SkyGarden, Topgolf Swing Suites and ocean-facing infinity pools.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Music-themed Boardwalk landmark with the 7,000-seat Etess Arena and a memorabilia collection from Elvis to Springsteen.
Caesars Atlantic City
Roman-themed Boardwalk classic — opened 1979 as Atlantic City's second casino, fully refreshed in the 2020s.
Harrah's Resort
Marina-side resort with The Pool — a year-round domed beach club with cabanas and a retractable roof.
Resorts Casino Hotel
Atlantic City's first casino, opened 1978. Margaritaville and LandShark Bar & Grill take over the Boardwalk frontage.
Top Tips · Visit Atlantic City
Top tips from the tourist board
Five highlights from the official Visit Atlantic City board — tell us which appeal and we'll fold them into your itinerary.
Beaches & Boardwalk
Free, clean ocean-front beaches and the original 1870 wooden Boardwalk — six miles of rolling-chair rides, pier rides and ocean views.
Casinos
Nine ocean-front casinos — Borgata, Hard Rock, Ocean, Caesars, Harrah's, Resorts, Tropicana, Bally's and the Golden Nugget.
Shopping
Tanger Outlets The Walk in the heart of the city — and no sales tax on clothing or shoes in New Jersey.
Nightlife & Entertainment
Borgata Music Box and Hard Rock's Etess Arena residencies, Boardwalk Hall arena shows, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall and NOLA's on the Bay.
Golf
Seaview (a Dolce Hotel) — two championship courses where the LPGA ShopRite Classic is played, plus Atlantic City Country Club nearby.
Source: visitatlanticcity.com, the official Atlantic City tourism board.
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