I have probably been to Vegas 50+ times and have never been to Atlantic City but am thinking about checking it out during a trip to Philadelphia this summer.
How do the casinos compare?
Free drinks while gambling?
Are there sportsbooks (I think I heard that there aren't any)?
Do restaurants have really cheap specials like they do in Vegas?
Any shows worth checking out?
If I have comp dollars with Harrahs Las Vegas, can I use that toward meals in the Harrah's property in AC by just showing my Total Rewards card?
What is unique about AC that I should check out during the day or night?
If we go out there for the afternoon and gamble for a few hours, will I want to stick around into the evening?
What might I find disappointing in comparison to Sin City?
Any other comments, suggestions and recommedations are appreciated.
2007-05-08 10:43:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
I am a regular to AC and I got to Vegas twice a year. Let's see, I'll try to answer all of your questions.
How do the casinos compare?
Atlantic City, of course, has fewer casinos than Las Vegas. Although I adore Las Vegas, I win more money in Atlantic City. I find that the hotels themselves are a little less worn than Las Vegas since Atlantic City has down time in the winter time.
Of course you get free drinks while gambling.
No. Sportsbooks.
The resturants do not have really cheap specials like Vegas. The average dinner buffet will cost you about $30.00 on the high end. There are a number of really nice resturants that won't break your budget.
No real shows that aren't also in Las Vegas.
As long as you have the comps in your Total Rewards account, you can use them in Atlantic City at Showboat, Harrahs, Bally's, Caesars, and the Claridge.
If you like the beach, Atlantic City has one. It's not that bad, although it could use a little spring cleaning. There are also some really nice outlets around for shopping at pretty reasonable prices.
If you go out gambling for a few hours in the afternoon, and you are winning, of course your going to want to stick around so win some more!
Atlantic City is not as exciting as Las Vegas. Las Vegas as the Strip, the lights, the constant flow of people, Atlantic City is nice and quiet on the outside, but the individual casinos offer their own flavor!
Atlantic City is about 1 hour and 20 minutes from Philadelphia. If you go on Saturday, go early in the morning before it gets crowded and stay to the early evening after dinner. My favorite place is The Borgata; but Harrah's has added some new resturants that are really great! The Waterfront Buffet at Harrah's is outstanding! Also, Atlantic City has the main boardwalk with Showboat, Resorts, Bally's, Caesars, Tropicana, Hilton, Taj Mahal, and Trump Plaza. The Borgata, Harrah's, and Trump Marina are on the Marina.
I hope this helps! Enjoy!
2007-05-09 05:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by philly_romantic 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-11 06:02:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don t think any place on Earth will ever get anywhere close to Las Vegas, but there are a few casino towns springing being maybe "Little Las Vegas". Most famous probably Reno, which is just in my opinion a last resort for those that can t go to Vegas. Then as you say, Atlantic City, New Jersey which is mainly a close stop to NYC since gambling in New York is so limited. And then seeming on the rise is Lake Charles, Louisiana. Which is in close proximity to Houston. All have multiple casino resorts and shows and fine dining and all the good stuff you get in Vegas, but to a smaller degree.
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Are there sportsbooks (I think I heard that there aren't any)?
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Everything will be disappointing compared to Vegas.
Rooms are much more expensive, and the properties are much less glamouous.
Borgata is by far the nicest, as close to a LV strip casino as you can get in AC.
No sportsbooks, just racebooks.
Drinks are still free, though....
2007-05-08 12:18:19 · answer #8 · answered by H_A_V_0_C 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Once you do Vegas, you'll never go to AC. I thought AC was great until I hit Vegas. The casinos in Connecticut (Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods) are so much more like Vegas than AC would ever be. The only attraction to AC is the boardwalk and the ocean. Whoopdedo.
2007-05-09 03:36:33 · answer #9 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 5⤊ 4⤋
For gambling, not much difference. Free drinks while gambling seemed easier in AC though.
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