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Atlantic city: All american

Heading to the U.S. in 2022? Make it count by visiting Atlantic City for all-American attractions, funky nightlife, great shopping and beautiful beaches...

This is a feature from Issue 8 of Charitable Traveller. Click to read more from this issue.

A lively beach resort renowned for offering good old-fashioned seaside fun as well as lively nightlife, Atlantic City is packed full of quirky attractions and memorable events all year round.

The action in Atlantic City – or AC – is centred around its four-mile-long boardwalk. Just steps from this atmospheric stretch you’ll find shops, five-star resorts, casinos (there are nine incredible casino resorts in AC, six of them looking over the glistening Atlantic Ocean), fairground-style attractions and entertainment all at hand.

Built in the 1870s, the boardwalk is an Americana icon which evokes a sense of nostalgia as sweet as the famous saltwater taffy which is sold all along it. Thanks to a new open container law you can now walk along the Boardwalk with a cocktail in hand, taking in the sights and sounds as you sip.

PIER PRESSURE

Branching off the boardwalk, the beloved Steel Pier is packed with old-fashioned amusement rides and carnival games. Ride the retro Ferris wheel (the U.S.’s third largest), or board the Slingshot if you’re looking for thrills. You can also take off on a helicopter ride from here. There’s lots of treats to be had, from candy floss (or cotton candy as it’s known here) to funnel cakes (made from batter).

UNIQUE LANDMARKS

You’ll also need a head for heights if you visit Absecon Lighthouse, which has 228 steps to transport visitors 171 feet high in the sky. The views are the best perk, of course, but inside a history museum sheds light on the area’s heritage too.
AC’s quirkiest landmark sits about five miles southwest of AC, but it’s worth the trip to see a six-storey tall, 90-tonne elephant. Built in 1881 to attract homebuyers to the area, Lucy is now a National Historical Landmark. You can even climb up to the platform on her back where you can enjoy great vistas, or take a tour of the elephant’s insides, which was one of the world’s most bizarre hotels!

Atlantic City's boardwalk is an Americana icon which evokes a sense of nostalgia as sweet as the famous saltwater taffy which is sold all along it.

LAND ON THE ORANGE LOOP

Just steps from AC’s Boardwalk is its famous Orange Loop. Borrowing its name from Monopoly, the Orange Loop starts with the beach block of Tennessee Avenue and expands into St. James Place and New York Avenue, with one-of-a-kind restaurants, bars, live music venues, coffee shops, yoga studios and more – collectively its certainly more entertaining than the famous board game.
If you fancy a drink you’re in the
right place. Check out the Little Water Distillery, AC’s first and only craft distillery to produce whiskey, rum, vodka and gin. Next door is The Seed: A Living Beer Project, where you can tour a brewery and
taste its fruits in the taproom.
You’ll find a huge choice of tipples at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall, over a hundred craft beers as well as unique dishes like lobster tator tots. Other great dining spots on the Orange Loop include Cuzzie’s Pizzeria Kitchen, a traditional Italian American Pizzeria which pushes culinary boundaries.


HIT THE BEACH

There are seven miles of sand in AC, and a plethora of seaside activities to enjoy if you tire of relaxing on the beach. you can learn to surf, try kayaking, or take a bike ride along the boardwalk. Boat tours take you out on the ocean to spot dolphins or round the back to admire AC’s skyline.

SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP

From designer boutiques to factory outlets, AC is full of shopping options and it’s tax-free for clothing and shoes. AC’s Tanger Outlets hosts a collection of over 60 retail outlets with big names like Nike, American Eagle, Pandora, and Kate Spade New York. The Quarter at Tropicana offers more one-of-a-kind shopping in places like Zephr Gallery and The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store.

LET AC ENTERTAIN YOU

The Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall was built in 1929 to host conventions but its 137-foot-high vaulted ceiling went on to host legends like Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles. Today its two venues, with a combined capacity of nearly 18,000, still host world-class events ranging from concerts to boxing matches.
You can also stop here to see the largest musical instrument on earth – the hall’s incredible pipe organ that is more powerful than a dozen orchestras – or visit the Atlantic City Experience for a fascinating history lesson!

Find out more about Atlantic City and the surrounding area of New Jersey, which is home to vineyards, retro resorts, and many more beautiful beaches

This is a feature from Issue 8 of Charitable Traveller. Click to read more from this issue.