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Hotels:

SPG:

Shraton Atlantic City Category: 3 Address: Two Convention Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 United States
Phone: (609) 344-3535

IHG:

Holiday Inn Address: 655 White Horse Pike Route 30e   Absecon ,  New Jersey   08201   United States Phone: (609) 383-9070

Marriott:

Courtyard Marriott Category: 6 Address: 1212 Pacific Avenue · Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 USA Phone: (609) 345-7070

Fairfield Inn Category: 4 Address: 405 E Absecon Blvd · Absecon, New Jersey 08201 USA Phone: (609) 646-5000

Activities:

The main activities in AC are the Beaches, Boardwalk, and many Casinos. However there are other nice attractions that are fun for a family.

Note: many of the attractions listed below are located on the boardwalk as that is the main attraction in AC. Needless to say it cannot be missed.

Absecon Lighthouse is a historic light house that can be climbed for an incredible view. Address: 31 South Rhode Island Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Phone: (609) 449-1360 Price: Children: $4 Adults: $7.

AC Dreamin' 3D Light Show is a new and innovative free outdoor light show. shows are in the evening and run evey half hour. This is one activity on the boar walk you won't want to miss! Address: Boardwalk Hall located at 2301 Boardwalk at the center of the world-famous AC Boardwalk between Georgia and Mississippi Avenues at Kennedy Plaza. Phone: (609) 348-7100 Price: Free. THEY STOPPED DOING IT AS OF MAY 2017

Ripley's Believe It or Not similar to the other Ripley's, but this one has a lock of George Washington's hair. Address: 1441 Boardwalk  Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Phone: (609) 347-2001 Price: Child: $10 Adult: $16

ATLANTIC CITY ART CENTER an unparalleled opportunity to view the work of noted national and regional artists with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. Address: Garden Pier on Boardwalk at New Jersey Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Phone: 609-347-5837 Price: Free

Casinos can be found here. Notable ones are The Borgata, Caesar's, Revel, Harra's, and The Trump Taj Mahal.

The Pier Shops located in Ceaser's is a fantastic little mall. It has stores to go shopping in, but more importantly it has great views of the beach with rocking chairs to relax in. Also there is a free water and light show that runs multiple times an hour. This place is definitely worth checking out. Address: One Atlantic Ocean Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Phone: (609) 345-3100 Price: Free

Aquariumis a fun place to get out of the heat or cold and take the family to see sea creatures. Address: 800 North New Hampshire Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Phone: 609-348-2880 Price: Children: $5 Adults: $8

Imax Theater at the Tropicana is the only Giant Screen Certified IMAX Theatre in Southern New Jersey and the only movie theatre in Atlantic City. Address: 2831 Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Phone: 1-800-345-8767 Price: Varies based on times and show.

Steel pier amusement park is another attraction on the AC board walk that is not to be missed. This is a classic boardwalk amusment park with many fun rides. Address: 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ NJ 08401 Phone: (609) 345-4893 Price: You can pay per ride or buy an unlimited wristband for $40.

Restaurants:

Bubbies Bistro (Dairy, Cholov Yisroel) Address: 5205 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406. Phone: (609) 822-7200 Hashgacha: Star-K

Chabad Kosher Dining Hall (Meat) Address: 6605 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406. Phone: (609) 300-6133

Shalom Pita Kosher Grill Atlantic City (Meat) Address: 6514 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406. Phone: (609) 800-3686

James' Candy (Dairy, Cholov Stam) Address: 1519 Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Phone: (609) 344-1519 Hashgacha: OK Organized Kashrus Laboratories

Shari's Bistro Address: 800 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244.

Minyanim:

Chabad at the Shore Address: 6412 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor NJ 08406
Shabbos Minyanim: Friday Night - Summer - 7:15pm, Winter - 5:30pm Shabbos Morning - Summer - 9:00am Winter - 9:30am Kiddish - 12:00 Sunday Morning - 9:15am (Summer Only) Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport - Phone: 609-992-4100 Website:

Rodef Shalom Orthodox Synagogue Address: 4609 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401  Shachris: Weekdays-8:00 a.m., Sundays-8:30 a.m. Shabbos- 9:00 a.m. Mincha & Marrive: Summer - 7:00pm Winter - Sundown Rabbi Max Fox Phone: (609) 345-4580

Zichron Trocki Mivilna Shul In Margate Address: 8223 Fulton Avenue Margate, NJ Shabbos Morning @ 9:30 a.m. Phone : (609) 822-8500

Young Israel of Margate Address: 8401 Ventnor Ave. Margate NJ 08402 Minyanim: Sunday morning minyan 8 a.m. M-F morning minyan 6:45 a.m. Rosh Chodesh morning minyan 6:30 a.m. Sunday – Thurs. Eve Minyan 10 min. prior to Shkiah Kabbalat Shabbat Fri. eve same time as candle lighting Shabbos & Yom Tov Shacharis 9 a.m. Shabbos Mincha & Seuda Ma’ariv & Havdalah – 65 min. before Shabbos ends. Phone: (609) 287-2412 

Shabbos:

Shabbat-in-a-box Address: 43 S. Plaza Pl. Atlantic City, NJ Call Tova at Phone: 609-992-4900 Orders must be placed by Thursday 4 pm Website: http://www.chabadac.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/941364/jewish/Shabbat-in-a-Box.htm

Babysitting:

Frum babysitter call ELLA Phone: 609-992-5522

Mikva:

Mikvah Israel of Atlantic County Address: 8223 Fulton Ave Margate, NJ. Phone: 609-822-9797 or Tova at 609-992-4900
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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #140 on: March 23, 2016, 10:27:25 AM »
Any thoughts on the Harrah's indoor pool vs. Borgota's indoor pool?  Are their better rooms roughly equivalent? Thanks.

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #141 on: April 12, 2016, 09:33:14 AM »
Thinking about going to AC for Chol Hamoed with my kids and then traveling one day to Cape May. ANyone have any suggestions of what to do?

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #142 on: April 12, 2016, 09:39:42 AM »
Thinking about going to AC for Chol Hamoed with my kids and then traveling one day to Cape May. ANyone have any suggestions of what to do?

Ripleys, Arcades on the boardwalk, Stay in Ceasers, Cape May zoo, lighthouse, Whale watching......

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #143 on: April 25, 2016, 09:01:01 AM »
Which hotel is best for kids in ac?

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #144 on: April 25, 2016, 12:58:02 PM »
Which hotel is best for kids in ac?
we love the sheraton, clean rooms with good beds, usually a relatively empty indoor pool in the afternoon, no gambling, plus a club lounge. but not on the beach unfortunately.

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #145 on: May 04, 2016, 12:35:33 PM »
Recommendations for a good hotel with a good ADR? Most of what I've seen is around $200+

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #146 on: May 04, 2016, 03:08:28 PM »
Recommendations for a good hotel with a good ADR? Most of what I've seen is around $200+
during the week all hotels are really cheap on the weekend see the post above they recommend the Sheraton

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #147 on: May 16, 2016, 03:14:54 PM »
Has anyone stayed in AC for Shabbas? Is Sheraton close to one of the shuls in AC?

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« Reply #148 on: May 16, 2016, 10:04:04 PM »
Has anyone stayed in AC for Shabbas? Is Sheraton close to one of the shuls in AC?
i did not and it is not, the real shuls are further up in ventnor, consider renting an airbnb if u want to stay for shabbos.

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« Reply #149 on: May 16, 2016, 11:05:46 PM »
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« Reply #150 on: May 16, 2016, 11:06:26 PM »
Anyone stay at Resorts recently? Any reviews?

 Just a local ac room nothing exciting
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« Reply #151 on: May 16, 2016, 11:07:38 PM »
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one stayed in AC for Shabbas? Is Sheraton close to one of the shuls in AC?

i think the Tropicana is the closest
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« Reply #152 on: May 16, 2016, 11:36:21 PM »
i think the Tropicana is the closest
yes about 25 minute walk to rodeph shalom.

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #153 on: May 16, 2016, 11:58:11 PM »
Has anyone stayed in AC for Shabbas? Is Sheraton close to one of the shuls in AC?
not close to shul. I've stayed there.
But if you stay at the Sheraton with enough people.... ;)
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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #154 on: June 22, 2016, 10:31:09 AM »
Anyone stay at the Tropicana recently? Reviews? Which tower is better?


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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #155 on: December 15, 2016, 11:13:05 PM »
Staying at resorts.  Have a 25 dollar food voucher. Anything kosher or wrapped thar i may be able to use the voucher for?

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #156 on: January 22, 2017, 12:03:45 AM »
Anything to do in February there ?
I'm confused about food is the Wiki updated ? Or any other recommendations ?

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« Reply #157 on: January 22, 2017, 04:28:10 AM »
Anything to do in February there ?
I'm confused about food is the Wiki updated ? Or any other recommendations ?

Bubbys bistro is open
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« Reply #158 on: January 22, 2017, 09:15:24 AM »
Bubbys bistro is open
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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #159 on: January 23, 2017, 10:20:11 AM »
Anything to there now?