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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 #160 on: January 23, 2017, 10:22:49 AM »
If you go to AC you should be going to gamble. If you want to do something else there are other places to go. Unless it's the summer where there are lots of outdoor stuff going on.

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #161 on: January 23, 2017, 10:34:15 AM »
If you go to AC you should be going to gamble. If you want to do something else there are other places to go. Unless it's the summer where there are lots of outdoor stuff going on.
like where can I go in the winter? looking for nice hotel.. and not too far from NYC

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #162 on: January 23, 2017, 10:43:20 AM »
like where can I go in the winter? looking for nice hotel.. and not too far from NYC
depends what you are looking to do. Philly Baltimore DC and Boston are all great options

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #163 on: January 23, 2017, 10:51:09 AM »
depends what you are looking to do. Philly Baltimore DC and Boston are all great options
Looking just to get away for 2-3 days don't need kosher food.. would be nice to be close by to ski mountains..

Thanks for your help

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #164 on: January 23, 2017, 05:37:07 PM »
Staying at resorts.  Have a 25 dollar food voucher. Anything kosher or wrapped thar i may be able to use the voucher for?
How was Resorts?

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #165 on: January 23, 2017, 05:39:08 PM »
Looking just to get away for 2-3 days don't need kosher food.. would be nice to be close by to ski mountains..

Thanks for your help
skiing you gotta go to the poconos or vermont

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #166 on: April 12, 2017, 09:07:38 PM »
Anyone been to Jerusalem Restaurant lately ? How is the food there ? Website says they open on pesach any verification of that

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #167 on: April 20, 2017, 01:06:40 AM »
"Baby sitting:
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anyone ever used her?
Yes. Very reliable and easy to work with. Recommended

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #168 on: June 29, 2017, 02:20:00 PM »
Anybody know of a good park to BBQ in near Atlantic City? Preferably without admission/parking fee?

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #169 on: July 10, 2017, 12:57:29 PM »
Anyone been to Poppy's?

I heard it's a new fleishig restaurant owned by the same people as Bubby's.

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #170 on: October 22, 2017, 09:35:59 AM »
Is there a dollar store or cvs in or near the walk?

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #171 on: October 22, 2017, 07:23:11 PM »
Is there a dollar store or cvs in or near the walk?
There's a cvs on Atlantic Ave closer to resorts. There's a dollar store on rte 30 in Absecon.

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #172 on: November 01, 2017, 10:19:37 PM »
What is the least expensive store in the walk to get basic khaki adult pants?

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #173 on: November 02, 2017, 09:19:19 AM »
do all the points hotels have ocean views?
which is nicest among points hotels?

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #174 on: November 02, 2017, 01:18:39 PM »
actually I have noticed that hotel pay rates are pretty reasonable so maybe I should use my chase sapphire reserve points so maybe I should ask what is the nicest hotel inn general with an ocean view?

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« Reply #175 on: November 02, 2017, 01:51:50 PM »
actually I have noticed that hotel pay rates are pretty reasonable so maybe I should use my chase sapphire reserve points so maybe I should ask what is the nicest hotel inn general with an ocean view?
borgata then Caesars

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #176 on: November 02, 2017, 05:28:20 PM »
borgata then Caesars

thanks I guess they all have nice ocean views?

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #177 on: November 02, 2017, 05:46:08 PM »
thanks I guess they all have nice ocean views?
never heard of anyone asking for Ocean Views in Atlantic city

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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #178 on: November 03, 2017, 08:41:08 AM »
never heard of anyone asking for Ocean Views in Atlantic city
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Re: Atlantic City Master Thread
« Reply #179 on: November 06, 2017, 12:17:04 AM »
never heard of anyone asking for Ocean Views in Atlantic city
Y not ? The city view is deff not a factor. I've had rooms on high floors with nice views.. and I deff asked for them