Atlantic City holidays and breaks couple a coastal location with casinos and plenty of entertainment options. A beachside Las Vegas, Atlantic City has long been famous for the four-mile boardwalk that hugs the coast and the casinos that are dotted throughout. Found in the state of New Jersey in the northeast of the United States, it became one of the first tourist hotspots in the United States when the boardwalk opened in June 1870.
Just an hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York, it’s easy to see how Atlantic City, on the United States’ east coast became such a popular tourist destination. Initially it was fellow Americans who headed over to enjoy the sandy beaches but when gambling took over then the lavish hotels attracted visitors from far and wide.
Whether you are rolling at the top table or taking a stroll down the iconic boardwalk, there is plenty to enjoy in the city. Whilst it is on a similar level to Las Vegas, it brings in more than plucky punters with activities for all ages and a popular destination for families.
An excellent destination for families in particular, Atlantic City features a large, sandy beach, while a number of leading shopping centres and restaurants ensures there is something to entertain visitors of all ages.
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Make sure that you get a nice mix of style and functionality for your trip to Atlantic City. Heading to the New Jersey coastline will be an unforgettable experience but you need to be comfortable.
The majority of travellers head here in the summer and at this time, while it is cooler than inland thanks to a sea breeze, you will need easy to wear shorts, t-shirts and comfortable shoes – or flip flops – for the daytime. These dress down clothes will serve you well during the day when gambling, eating or getting down the boardwalk to the beach.
In the evening, things get quite a bit dressier. You will want smart casual clothing for restaurants, shows and clubs with smart shoes and a light sweater because it does cool off in the evenings.
All toiletries and medical supplies are readily available in the city but always be sure to pack anything you can’t do without and bring sunscreen for the summer. In the winter it is cold so a warm jacket, hat and gloves are all needed.
There are some good nature areas and great architecture in the area so a camera is useful for getting a few snaps.
Atlantic City enjoys warm summers with cool winters and no dry season. It is classed as having a humid subtropical climate.
The sea breeze that you enjoy in the city leads to temperatures not reaching the highs that they would do inland during the summer. An average July day will see the temperature average at just over 24ºC but you can get highs up to 30ºC during the summer months of June through September. This makes Atlantic City nice and warm but not sweltering like nearby locations.
In the winter, the temperature drops off and January averages just 2ºC as you hit the season between November and March. Rain is fairly common throughout the year but snow is more rare than in the rest of the state of New Jersey. Spring and autumn can be erratic but they are generally mild and the best time to do a lot of walking.
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