Thrilling Games, Luxurious Stays
AC is a destination filled with life
By Sara Robertson
Atlantic City is the resort and gaming capital of the East Coast, right on the coastline of New Jersey. Beyond its glittering casinos and glamorous resorts, it is famous for its expansive boardwalk, attracting visitors from all over since its establishment in the late 19th century. Atlantic City is the perfect destination for those seeking jaw-dropping live performances, the thrills of amusement parks or time spent walking along the breathtaking coastal stretches of the Jersey shore.
Insider Tip
“Atlantic City offers travelers and meeting planners the perfect blend of excitement and sophistication, creating an unmatched destination for both leisure and business. With top-tier entertainment options, a variety of accommodations and exceptional meeting facilities totaling over 1.8 million sq. ft., Atlantic City is a versatile destination that effortlessly combines fun and productivity.”
—Larry Sieg, President and CEO of Visit Atlantic City
5 Reasons Meeting Profs Love Atlantic City
The Atlantic City Boardwalk is one of the city’s most famous draws. Unique shops, restaurants and attractions are spread across several piers, and it’s only walking distance from an abundance of restaurants and casinos. Taste saltwater taffy and fudge and be sure to pick up some Atlantic City souvenirs.
Treat your attendees to sightseeing on the water with Atlantic City Cruises. From the Dolphin Watching Adventure to the back bay Happy Hour cruise, daily cruises run May through September, departing from historic Garnder’s Basin. Cruises can be reserved for private parties and corporate outings.
If you have some downtime before that cruise, don’t pass up a visit to Gardner’s Basin. This bayside park on a protected channel along the back bay is directly across from the state marina and Coast Guard station. It is also home to the Atlantic City Aquarium, temporarily closed for renovations.
The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey is housed in the Noyes Art Garage, and documents African American history through both unique permanent collections and visiting shows. It now features over 12,000 pieces that focus both on historical documentation of the lives of African Americans and the works of local African American artists.
Atlantic City is home to over 50 murals, and Visit Atlantic City offers a map so your group can take a self-guided mural tour at their leisure and learn about the stories behind the works from local, regional and global artists as part of the 48 Blocks AC program headed by the Atlantic City Arts Foundation.
5 Fantastic Places to Meet
Atlantic City Convention Center is one of the East Coast’s largest convention centers. Its seashore-inspired design and expansive skylights make for meetings filled with the vibrant style of Atlantic City.
109,100 sq. ft. meeting space, 45 meeting rooms and 500,000 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space.
Ocean Casino Resort spans 20 beachfront acres of the Atlantic City Boardwalk and was voted Best Hotel in Atlantic City in Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly 2023. Not to mention, it’s the tallest building in Atlantic City.
1,860 guest rooms and 160,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space.
Hard Rock Hotel Atlantic City stands on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, directly across from the Steel Pier’s thrill rides. Onsite, guests have their choice of fun activities, including the casino, nightclub, theater, numerous restaurants and shops and a sports concert arena.
2,000 guest rooms and suites and 150,000+ sq. ft. of meeting and event space.
Caesars Atlantic City brings all the grandeur of the Caesars brand to a resort tower only a five-minute walk to the Atlantic City Boardwalk and 650 yards from Atlantic City Beach. Guests can indulge in Gordan Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen and the world-renowned Nobu restaurant just off the casino floor.
1,141 guest rooms and 28,000 sq. ft. of unique, unconventional meeting and event space and 100 adaptable meeting rooms.
Bally’s Atlantic City is only moments from Atlantic City Convention Center and offers a chic, elegant stay on the intersection of Park Place and the Boardwalk, with ten dining outlets, live entertainment, a rotating bar and more onsite.
1,245 guest rooms and suites and 800,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space.
This article appears in the January 2024 and January/February 2024 issues. You can subscribe to the magazine here.
