Atlantic City Neighborhoods, Locations and Districts

(Atlantic City, New Jersey - NJ, USA)

Atlantic City is not far south of New York and Philadelphia and has become a tourist hotspot of casinos and sandy beaches. The Atlantic City area has been a major holiday destination ever since the mid-19th century. With many interesting districts and neighborhoods, Atlantic City's main claim to fame is the collection of world-class casinos, closely followed by the bustling boardwalk that stretches the length of the city.

Even though Atlantic City is all about the money, it also boasts some quality, alternative attractions, notable museums and galleries and plenty of shopping and fine dining. Here are Atlantic City's main districts, neighborhoods and locations.

Atlantic City Beaches

The defining plus point of any summer trip to Atlantic City over Las Vegas is the fact that the city has some fantastic beaches, meaning a great alternative from blowing all of your hard earned dollars on the tables. The beaches in this fun town are spotless and very wide and they are also free. There are plenty of activities both in the water and on the beach in Atlantic City, including surfing, windsurfing, fishing, beach volleyball and numerous other recreational activities.

Atlantic City Casino Districts

Atlantic City's casinos are its savior and there are 12 of them, including the multi-billion-dollar Taj Mahal Casino Resort, brainchild of mogul Donald Trump. You will find slot machines, poker tables, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps and keno, among others, and the shopping and dining is also highly regarded. Atlantic City's casinos can be found along the Boardwalk, Pacific Avenue and Marina District.

For information on how to play Blackjack, Poker, Roulette and more visit Casinos Guides.

Marina District

The waterfront Marina district of Atlantic City has recently been renovated and includes two major hotels, the Trump Marina Casino and Hotel, and also the Borgata Hotel and Casino Spa. This is a particularly scenic part of the city, with a vibrant and exciting nightlife.

Boardwalk District

The Boardwalk in Atlantic City was originally created in 1870, so that the Victorian holiday makers wouldn't get sand in their toes when strolling the seafront. Atlantic City's Boardwalk is about 4 miles / 6 km long and 60 feet / 18 meters wide, and runs between Maine Avenue and Jackson Avenue. This is the place to be seen and where you will find most of the attractions in town, including amusement piers, arcades, bars, restaurants, museums and even miniature golf. There are a couple of piers here with games and go-carts and the Rolling Chairs are a great way to travel the Boardwalk.

Margate

Lying just south of Atlantic City proper and also on Absecon Island, Margate is loaded with shops, restaurants and other worthwhile attractions, including some quality beaches. Margate is a lot more relaxing than Atlantic City and purely a day destination, as there are no hotels here.