Visiting Atlantic City and Southern New Jersey

With fall and winter, New Jersey’s beaches become a backdrop for the indoor excitement of Atlantic City’s casinos, top-name entertainment and world-class nightlife and restaurants. Take care of those special gift needs at the Pier Shops at Caesar, offering city and boardwalk views while you browse the famous brand names. Try your luck at the Casinos – choose from the best, Harrah’s, Trump’s and Caesar’s, along with a diversity of others. The Atlantic City Aquarium is always a fascinating adventure, from a look at local New Jersey underwater species to exotic animals native to a Tropical Rainforest. It’s perennial fun in Atlantic City.

Avoid stress of warm weather and hike the 228 steps to the top of the Absecon Lighthouse in fall or winter - New Jersey’s tallest and one of the country’s oldest lighthouses. Visit Absecon at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue near the Showboat Casino. The view is a must-see and the lighthouse is open through fall and winter, just arrive before 3:30 if you plan on climbing to the top.

Holiday shopping brings visitors to the Atlantic City Outlet Walk on Atlantic Avenue, but be sure to return after the holiday season for the best prices and bargains. Atlantic City is a destination in and of itself for shopping. The Pier Shops at Caesar and the Quarter at Tropicana offer the latest fashions and accessories, while the Tanger Outlets at The Walk offers brand names at outlet discounts. Winter is an ideal time to browse the stores without the temptation of Atlantic City’s beaches.

Love the nightlife? Atlantic City is the place to be. Visit the ultimate karaoke lounge at Planet Rose or enjoy the fun The Quarter at the Tropicana. The Toga Bar at Caesars offers high-energy music and the ultra lounge at the Toga is an ideal spot to splurge on a night out-on-the-town. Check out Mixx or MUR.MUR at the Borgata, with a warning they may keep you up all night. Visitors looking for family entertainment find Kozak the Magician at the Tropicana and the Borgata Comedy Club - excellent for a family night out. Atlantic City’s nightlife and entertainment are unsurpassed.

Pleasantville and Absecon offer travelers to Atlantic City a bit more peace and quiet, with the excitement of Atlantic City just minutes away. Located just off New Jersey’s Garden State Parkway, automobile travelers find Absecon hotels convenient when just passing through the area. Also convenient to Atlantic City International Airport, Absecon offers accommodations nearby for early flights and late arrivals. Travelers looking to avoid the congestion of Atlantic City be sure to exit the Atlantic City Expressway for Pleasantville or Absecon for smooth sailing through the area.

Atlantic City and Southern New Jersey Hotel Map