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"Little Vegas on the East" - CasinoChoice

Atlantic City is located in southern New Jersey along the Atlantic coast. It is just 60 miles east of Philadelphia, PA and 115 miles south of New York City. You can easily drive from New York City to Atlantic City in about two hours. It is less than one hour from Philadelphia and only three hours drive from Baltimore or Washington DC.

Today, Atlantic City's main attraction is gambling. The oceanfront is now lined with grand casino hotels. It has become the little Las Vegas of the east coast. At least a dozen glitzy hotel casinos are located along the beachside boardwalk. Some of them are quite spectacular, although on a smaller scale than Las Vegas. They offer entertainment, fine dining and naturally, gambling

Many big-name stars appear at the Atlantic City casinos for a few shows on the weekends. Tickets to these shows cost a bit more. (about $25 to $50). It is still much cheaper than Las Vegas or Broadway.

Atlantic City Hilton. Boston and Pacific avenues. Located on the southern end of Atlantic City's Boardwalk casino strip, the Hilton is somewhat isolated from the more congested parts of town. Italian marble, bevelled glass, murals and paintings make the casino one of the classiest in the city. The property includes a 60,000-square-foot casino, 1,800 slot machines, the five-star Peregrines' restaurant, a salon, and a spa, among other restaurants, facilities and amenities.

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Bally's Atlantic City. Park Place and the Boardwalk. As any Monopoly player knows, Park Place is prime real estate. The casino hotel sits on an 8.5-acre beachfront property that includes the historic 19th-century Dennis Hotel, in addition to a complex of new facilities. Bally's added its new Wild West Casino in 1997. The themed casino was built to resemble a western frontier town, complete with a mountain, waterfalls, animated prospectors and a running water stream flowing throughout the property. Bally's offers another 80,000 square feet of casino space, shops, a spa, convention facilities and nine restaurants.

Caesars. Arkansas Ave. at Boardwalk. It's big, it's gaudy, it's a tribute to excess - it's ancient Rome. From the faux night sky with over 12,000 points of light to the 120,231-square-foot casino, Caesars thinks on a global scale. Because it has few low-limit tables, Caesars is generally seen as a haven for high-rollers. But extensive slot areas offer low-budget options. Aside from its fabulous facilities and entertainment options, Caesars has a big Planet Hollywood branch and is located only one block from the Ocean One Mall.


Claridge. Indiana Avenue at Brighton Park. The Claridge shares prime real estate with Bally's at Boardwalk and Park Place. The hotel was one of the grand dames of the Atlantic City skyline in the 1930s and remains mostly unchanged on the exterior today. Inside, a small casino offers a full range of slot machines and tables games. The Claridge offers a health spa, a pool, shopping and an intimate theatre for headliner entertainment. The casino prides itself on its friendly service and low-key atmosphere.

Harrah's. 777 Harrah's Blvd. at Brigantine Bay. Situated on 22 acres on the bay side of town, a roof-deck fitness centre, 1,174 guest rooms, seven restaurants, shops, and a Broadway-style theatre. Some of the other features include a miniature golf course (in-season), a high-limit slot area with vibrating chairs, and an underwater-themed breakfast and dinner buffet, the FantaSea Reef. The casino markets to mid-level players and is generally solid in all areas of service.

Resorts. North Carolina Avenue at Boardwalk. Resorts were first through the gate when legalized gambling came to Atlantic City in 1978. The company bought one of Atlantic City's grand old seaside hotels for $6 million, converted it to a casino and made its money back in its first three weeks of operation. Atlantic City's first casino recently completed a $50 million renovation that added a new style, new games and new entertainment.

Sands . Indiana Avenue at Brighton Park. Another casino at the heart of the Boardwalk strip, the Sands provides easy access from the Atlantic City Expressway. It features a range of gambling options to fit players of all levels. The hotel includes a salon and spa and 535 rooms and suites. The Epic Buffet features an affordable option for gluttony and is generally considered one of the best in the city. Best of the Shore past winner!!

Showboat. 801 Boardwalk at Delaware Avenue. Mardi Gras is the year-round theme at this northernmost Boardwalk property. The casino has no headliner entertainment but just strolling through the casino is a delight to the senses as Dixieland bands and other performers entertain around the clock. The Mardi Gras Cats, a seven-piece band of computerized musicians, is part of the show. Gaming is dominated by slots, but the casino floor includes a good mix of table games. Showboat features a health spa, international salon and eight restaurants

Tropicana Casino and Resort. Iowa Avenue and Boardwalk. New Jersey's largest hotel, Atlantic City Tropicana boasts1,624 luxury rooms and suites, plus a health club, luxury slot-playing in the Crystal Room and a new, Broadway-style theatre. Three gourmet restaurants are complemented by five more casual dining options, including the Beachfront Buffet and Hooters, a branch of the popular national chain. One of the best entertainment deals in town is at Top of the Trop, the 20th-floor lounge where jazz artist Michael Pedecin plays several nights a week. The Trop is known as a good place for mid-level gaming and includes a nice poker room.

Trump Marina. Huron Avenue and Brigantine Blvd. The casino formerly known as Trump's Castle is now marketing itself to a younger crowd. Sultry Trump girls du jour beckon from billboards from Philly to the sea, asking travellers to "Play the Wild Side." The casino has brought some of the hottest names in rock to its showrooms, and the property includes dance and waterfront clubs that add another dimension to the casino experience. High-rollers like the V.I.P. service and the sometimes lofty table limits. The property shares the marina district with Harrahs.

Trump Plaza. Mississippi Avenue at the Boardwalk. If the Trump Taj Mahal is a spectacle of gaudiness and extravagance, the Plaza is its sensible twin sister. Adjacent to the historic Boardwalk Convention Hall, the Plaza is simple and elegant. Tables' limits tend toward the higher end but the casino does offer a mix of lower-limit options. The Trump Plaza has some rooms with whirlpools, a swimming pool, and great dining options.

Trump Taj Mahal. 1000 Boardwalk. Mix P.T. Barnum, Donald Trump and the century-old Atlantic City tradition of anything-goes and what do you get? The Taj. The multi-billion dollar casino strives to be bigger and better in all arenas. The Taj has a full array of headliner and lounge entertainment but roving performers make sure everyone on the property is part of the show. The All Star Café and the Hard Rock Café are part of the casino's dining options. The Taj Mahal is not hard to find. It looks like ... the Taj Mahal

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