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It's been a while since anyone's asked about Atlantic City. Never been, never really had any interest in going, now have tickets for a show and am trying to plan a weekend there, or somewhere other than there. [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling around Atlantic City, NJ at 7:17 AM - 8 answers

Is Atlantic City fun for non-gamblers the way Vegas is? I was thinking of taking my 12 year old daughter there on a day trip (it's about a two-hour drive one way). She'd love all the shopping and fantasy buildings of Vegas, but my impression of Atlantic City is that's it's less about fun and more about the single-minded pursuit of gambling. Opinions, anyone? If there are decent beaches nearby, that could make it more worthwhile too.
posted by ubiquity around Atlantic City, NJ at 7:33 AM - 18 answers

Looking for fun/romantic things to do in Atlantic City, NJ. Best restaurants, best romantic gay-friendly hotels, don't miss events or locations? Things beyond the casinos. [more inside]
posted by Librarygeek around Atlantic City, NJ at 11:45 AM - 9 answers

Day trip to Atlantic City? [more inside]
posted by jourman2 around Atlantic City, NJ at 9:11 AM - 8 answers

You're a non-rich post-grad in Atlantic City for a day or two. What would be a fun time?
posted by Sticherbeast around Atlantic City, NJ at 12:19 PM - 4 answers

I'm going to Atlantic City in October, and the prices to stay on the boardwalk are prohibitive, so I want to stay just outside the city. Anyone know the area well enough to make suggestions? For example, right now I'm looking at hotels in West Atlantic City -- is that a nice area, or would slightly-fearful me not be comfortable there?
posted by JanetLand around Atlantic City, NJ at 7:02 AM - 6 answers

Atlantic city site seeing [more inside]
posted by moift around Atlantic City, NJ at 6:26 PM - 8 answers