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Looking for the perfect place to party, gamble and generally enjoy the finer things in life?
Atlantic city is the Las Vegas of the East Coast, albeit on a smaller scale.
It is only a 2-hour drive from New York, and from Philadelphia it is only a 1-hour drive. And it is considered an incredible place to visit in the fall.
It offers the same casinos, world-class shopping and dining experiences as Vegas, and also features a renowned boardwalk.
And the best? Your trip costs half the price!
Why visit Atlantic City
Atlantic City is the perfect place to visit in the fall. Temperatures are cooler and visitor numbers are much lower. So are the prices!
I love discovering new cities when it’s sweater weather outside. The sun is still shining, but it never feels too hot to discover and enjoy new adventures.
Here at any time of year you can visit the Steel Pier Amusement Park, play dice in the casinos and explore the nearby Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.
But there are plenty of seasonally specific things to do in Atlantic City in the fall, too.
I’ve already mentioned that Atlantic City is home to a slew of world-famous restaurants. And you can enjoy this without spending a lot of money Atlantic City Restaurant Week which runs from October 6 to 11.
Fifty-five restaurants are participating, offering three-course lunch menus for $20.24 and three-course dinner menus for $40.24.
The Atlantic City Marathon takes place October 19-20. And if you’re looking for something a little less energetic and a little more creepy, join the Monster Bash in historic Smithville on October 26.
You can participate in the area’s largest Zombie Walk, and if you don’t have your zombie costume with you, don’t worry!
There will be make-up artists on hand that evening to ensure you look your best.
Atlantic City as an affordable alternative
Visiting Atlantic City is an affordable alternative to visiting Las Vegas, as prices are cheaper locally.
According to Budgetyourtrip, the average daily cost of a trip to Vegas is $310 per person, while a traveler in Atlantic City can spend just $154 per day.
Officially, Atlantic City is half the price of Vegas. As long as you don’t blow your budget at the casinos, of course!
I decided to break that down and figure out how much it would actually cost to spend a weekend in Atlantic City this fall.
So I started with hotels for a 2 night stay for 2 adults from October 25 to October 27.
At the 3-star Boardwalk Resorts At Atlantic Palace, which has direct access to Atlantic City Beach, you can would pay $318 (or $79.50 per person, per night).
If you prefer a four-star hotel, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City Hotel and Casino features 14 restaurants, including a Gordon Ramsay steakhouse, and an adults-only tropical indoor pool with cabanas.
The A 2 night stay costs $404, which works out to $101 per person, per night.
Getting around Atlantic City
Atlantic City is a very walkable city, especially if you stay near the boardwalk or in one of the casino hotels.
Some of the larger casino hotels even have so many facilities that you don’t even have to leave your home!
But if you want to get out and see the sights, public transportation in Atlantic City is also affordable.
The city offers free shuttle service from the Atlantic City Rail Terminal to various locations in the casino area.
And a jitney (minivan) ride in the city costs $3. Jitney’s are open 24/7 and are the best and most convenient form of public transportation in the city.
Or why not take a unique ride in one of Atlantic City’s wheelchairs?
The price for this depends on how far you want to travel, but tours of less than 5 blocks start from $5, and a half-hour tour costs $30.
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