In and Around the Boardwalk in Atlantic City

In and Around the Boardwalk in Atlantic City

OF COURSE THERE WAS AN ATLANTIC CITY BEFORE ITS BOARDWALK, but for a first time visitor that Boardwalk – and the adjacent Steel Pier – is the essential iconic view of the seaside resort city. The sun was going down when I checked in at my hotel, Resorts AC, so I had...

The Atlantic City Experience at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall

ATLANTIC CITY — The Atlantic City Experience located at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall opened July 23, 2019.   The Atlantic City Experience® is a project of The Atlantic City Free Public Library, a service of the City of Atlantic City. The Atlantic City Experience...

Join us at the “Summer of Heroes” Kickoff Ceremony

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Atlantic City: It’s “Game On” In AC 2.0

Atlantic City: It’s “Game On” In AC 2.0

ATLANTIC CITY —Just like smartphone apps and computer software, cities need to press the update button to avoid becoming obsolete. Atlantic City upgraded twice last June—two new hotels opened and sports gambling was introduced. This double-dose of milestone events...
Steel Pier Brings Family Fun To Atlantic City

Steel Pier Brings Family Fun To Atlantic City

From an article on BestOfNJ.com: In a town better known for its nightlife and casinos than its family-centric fun, Steel Pier offers a day filled with amusements and attractions for everyone. Complete with games, rides, restaurants and bars, visitors will enjoy...
A.C.’s Observation Wheel hosts first engagement

A.C.’s Observation Wheel hosts first engagement

ATLANTIC CITY — A Staten Island, New York man picked the $14 million Observation Wheel at Steel Pier here Saturday as the place to tell his girlfriend he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. The proposal of Neil Calise, 43, to Crystal Kaye, 35, of Brooklyn,...
Rebirth of the South Inlet

Rebirth of the South Inlet

ATLANTIC CITY — The South Inlet portion of the Boardwalk has sat mostly dark since the Trump Taj Mahal closed last year, but the opening of the Observation Wheel at the Steel Pier could signal the start of rebirth in the area. The $14 million, 227-foot wheel, the...
Big Wheel about to light up AC

Big Wheel about to light up AC

I was in Atlantic City Thursday night to visit our friends at Steel Pier. It was the very first time they lit up the new Observation Wheel. It is the third largest in the U.S. and stands 220 feet high, which should make for some spectacular views up and down the coast...