Top 10 Non-Gambling Activities in Atlantic City

It’s no Vegas, but it was certainly a hot spot long before anyone headed to the desert for debauchery. Based on the success of HBO’s new series, Boardwalk Empire, WorldMate Travelog put together a list of the Top 10 non-gambling activities in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Stroll along the Boardwalk
Atlantic City is famous for having the world’s first oceanside Boardwalk. Today, visitors will encounter a wide range of food vendors, carnival-type games, gift shops and unique attractions. Whether it’s Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum, the Korean War Memorial or one of many saltwater taffy shops, there’s something for every interest. And if you get tired, take a ride in one of Atlantic City’s institutions: a rolling chair.

Shop, Dine and Dance in Old Havana
Tropicana’s groundbreaking “The Quarter” complex is a trip back in time to Old Havana – a themed shopping, dining and entertainment venue. By day, it offers unique shopping and top-rated restaurants including The Palm Restaurant, P.F. Chang’s, and Cuba Libre. By night, the atmosphere takes on the air of a nightclub with both locals and visitors enjoying its indoor streets. It is also home to an IMAX theater, which features both current and past IMAX films. [image]

Indulge in Fine Dining
In recent years, Atlantic City has really upped the ante – so to speak – when it comes to fine dining. The Borgata set a new standard for fine food when it opened in 2003 with celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Wolfgang Puck, and the other resorts have been clamoring to catch up. Fine dining is available at resorts throughout Atlantic City, catering to virtually every taste. The best spots are at Caesars and The Borgata, but each resort has its own claim to culinary fame.[image]

Visit Gardner’s Basin and the Atlantic City Aquarium
Families traveling with younger children will be pleasantly surprised with the Atlantic City Aquarium, a small but informative indoor aquarium located at Historic Gardner’s Basin, just off the north end of the Boardwalk. During the summertime, Gardner’s Basin is home to unique shops, restaurants and even boat tours.[image]



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