Atlantic City

When most people think of Atlantic City slot machines and senior citizens are usually the first things that come to mind. Well I’m proud to say a new day has dawned on the infamous city and thanks to millions of dollars of renovations there is plenty to do for all ages. While it is a far cry from Las Vegas, AC is a great destination – the last time I look a trip there I learned two days wasn’t nearly enough to explore all it has to offer.

Here is my “must do” list for Atlantic City:

1. The Pool at Harrah’s Resort: When I was younger Harrah’s was always a fun place to visit and now it is even better. The hotel and casino just finished renovations and doubled in size. The best addition being The Pool. The Pool is inside a large dome that is always set at the perfect temperature. You can lounge next to a real palm tree (quite difficult to do in NJ) while sipping on a topical drink or take a dip in one of the many hot tubs. After a while, you almost forget you’re inside. That’s not all, The Pool turns into one of the hottest clubs on the weekends: you can party and swim at the same time, what’s better than that?

2. The Pier at Caesars: The Pier at Caesars is another spectacular AC addition. The four level building sits directly over the Atlantic Ocean and has some of the best shopping, dinning, and views in the city. The design of the building is reason enough alone to go, each floor represents a different part of the beach. The third, my favorite, is a boardwalk, there are even seats nestled in sand by the windows where you can gaze out to the ocean or people watch. The third floor is also home to great restaurants including Phillips Seafood and Buddakan.

3. The Tropicana's Quarter: Want to take a step into a different country? The Tropicana’s Quarter will make you feel as if you stepped into the heart of a Cuba. There are plenty of shops and restaurants, even an Imax theater. The best part is the “street” performers, you know the guys who dress up like statues and move when you least expect it. Cuba Libre, a restaurant in the Quarter, is great place to watch Latin dancers and to even try some moves of your own!

4. The Walk: If the expensive shops at the Pier of Caesars are too much for your budget just walk one block over to AC’s The Walk. The Walk is a brand new outdoor outlet mall that spans several city blocks. The only downside is it can become over crowded with tourists during the summer season. But keep in mind going in mid fall or early spring are opportune times to walk outside and catch some big sales since traffic is lower.