Thanksgiving in Atlantic City

With hotel prices down (click here), kicking off the holiday season in Atlantic City has become an attractive option. And you won't miss a thing: whether you're looking to stick with tradition or break away for a little more excitement, it's all available on the Shore.

Thanksgiving Dinner in A.C.
Leave the cooking to someone else and walk away from the messy cleanup. Catch the games on the big screen at any of the casino bars and lounges, then make your way to your dining room of choice. You can stuff yourself at one of the buffets or choose something more upscale.

For example, The Virginia City Buffet at Bally's Wild Wild West Casino will be serving slow roasted turkey with all the trimmings from 11am to 10pm ($20.99 per person). At Borgata, enjoy maple horseradish glazed turkey at Bobby Flay Steak, roasted organic turkey at SeaBlue, or carved turkey with poppy and onion stuffing at the Old Homestead Steakhouse.

Of course, these are just some of the options. I'd recommend picking up one of the free weekly entertainment guides when you arrive to see the whole smorgasbord of offerings at the buffets and restaurants.

Thanksgiving Weekend Entertainment
The show calendar is quite varied the last weekend in November. There are top name musical acts, comedy shows, and more:
Tom Jones (Nov 28-29 at Trump Marina)
BB King (Nov 29 at Showboat)
Jay Leno (Nov 29 at Caesars)
Last Comic Standing Live Tour (Nov 29 at Trump Taj Mahal)
The Original Wailers (Nov 29 at Resorts)

Black Friday Shopping
There is no shortage of shopping at the Shore. In A.C., look for sales at the The Quarter at the Tropicana, The Pier Shops at Caesars, Atlantic City Outlets (The Walk). Or visit one of the nearby malls or shopping centers: Shore Mall, Hamilton Mall, Consumers Square, and others.

Thanksgiving Weekend Casino Promos
Black Friday Giveaway (Nov 28 at Showboat)
$500 Gift Card Every 5 Minutes Sweepstakes (Nov 28 at Taj Mahal)
Double Jackpot Fridays (Nov 28 at Taj Mahal)
Pier Shopping Spree Gift Card Giveaway (Nov 28 at Caesars)
Macys Shopping Sweepstakes (Nov 29 at Ballys)

Absecon Lighthouse

Get some exercise and take in some history just blocks from the casinos and the Boardwalk at Historic Absecon Lighthouse.

The lighthouse, which was built in the mid 1800s, offers visitors a chance to climb 228 steps to the top for a spectacular view. A museum featuring historical exhibits is located on ground level in the replicated 1925 Keeper's House. The lighthouse also hosts special programs and shows throughout the year.



For more information including hours of operation, admission prices, directions, details on programs and events, a historical timeline, and a live webcam, visit the lighthouse official website (link).

Atlantic City Concert Schedule - September 2008

Summer is winding down, but there are still some big name acts appearing at the Shore.

Here's a quick rundown of some of the biggest names appearing in Atlantic City this month. For a complete list of shows and events, please see our Atlantic City Entertainment Calendar.

09.06 Howie Mandel (Resorts)
09.07 Debbie Reynolds (Resorts)
09.07 Tom Colicchio (Caesars)
09.07 Motion City Soundtrack (Showboat)
09.07 Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr (AC Hilton)
09.09 Debbie Reynolds (Resorts)
09.09 Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr (AC Hilton)
09.10 Debbie Reynolds (Resorts)
09.10 Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr (AC Hilton)
09.11 Debbie Reynolds (Resorts)
09.11 Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr (AC Hilton)
09.012 Debbie Reynolds (Resorts)
09.12 Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr (AC Hilton)
09.18 Bay Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (Borgata)
09.19 Frankie Valli (Borgata)
09.19 The Four Tops (AC Hilton)
09.20 Frankie Valli (Borgata)
09.20 The Four Tops (AC Hilton)
09.20 Celine Dion (Boardwalk Hall)
09.20 Robert Klein (Trump Plaza)
09.27 Sugarland (Taj Mahal)
09.21 Frankie Valli (Borgata)
09.21 Connie Stevens (AC Hilton)
09.22 Connie Stevens (AC Hilton)
09.23 Connie Stevens (AC Hilton)
09.24 Connie Stevens (AC Hilton)
09.25 Connie Stevens (AC Hilton)
09.26 Connie Stevens (AC Hilton)
09.27 Willie Nelson & Family (Showboat)
09.27 Rocky Horror Picture Show (Showboat)
09.27 Wynonna (Trump Marina)
09.27 New Kids On The Block (Borgata)
09.27 Alanis Morissette (Borgata)

Atlantic City Miniature Golf

If you're looking for something to do besides gambling, shopping, and dining, then take a stroll along the Boardwalk and stop in at Kennedy Plaza for a relaxing round of miniature golf. And if you're traveling with children, this is a must-see attraction.

Atlantic City Miniature Golf is located across from Boardwalk Hall and offers 18 holes with waterfalls, elevated greens, and challenging obstacles in an attractive seaside setting. The plaza also features a picnic area and bandstand.



For more information and an internet coupon, visit the offical website (link).

Atlantic City Exhibitions

For August, we have two very different exhibitions located just a few blocks from each other on the Boardwalk:

Bodies...The Exhibition

This internationally acclaimed exhibit will be gross to some, while beautiful and awe inpiring to others. It features real, preserved human organs and entire body specimens (with the skin removed for an inside look). Visitors will surely leave with a better understanding of how their body is put together and how it operates.

Bodies...The Exhibition is at Trump Taj Mahal' Xanadu Theater through August 22nd (10AM to 10PM daily). Tickets are $27, with discounts for seniors, kids, and groups. You can learn more about the exhibition at the official website here.

The Atlantic City Art Center

The Art Center's main exhibit for August is by internationally acclaimed portrait artist and sculptor Kenneth Hari. Mr Hari's subjects include Dustin Hoffman, Salvador Dali, Angela Lansbury, and others. His works can be found in the Vatican, the National Portrait Gallery in London, and the Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona.

Also in August, artwork by members of the Art Center will be displayed in an exhibit titled "My Favorite Things".

Admission is free, and the Center is open 10AM-4PM seven days a week. The A.C. Art Center is located on Garden Pier, which is on the Boardwalk at New Jersey Avenue (1 block north of the Showboat). Visit the Art Center's website (here) for further info.

Atlantic City Concert Schedule - August 2008

Here's a quick rundown of some of the biggest names appearing in Atlantic City this month. For a complete list of shows and events, please see our Atlantic City Entertainment Calendar.

08.08 Maroon 5 / Counting Crows (Borgata)
08.08 Stone Temple Pilots (Borgata)
08.08 Gladys Knight (Tropicana)
08.09 Gladys Knight (Tropicana)
08.08 Hootie & The Blowfish (House of Blues)
08.15 Chris Rock (Borgata)
08.15 Backstreet Boys (House of Blues)
08.15 Boston (Tropicana)
08.15 Smokey Robinson (Trump Marina)
08.16 Smokey Robinson (Trump Marina)
08.16 America (AC Hilton)
08.16 Bruce Hornsby (House of Blues)
08.22 Rod Stewart (Borgata)
08.23 Billy Idol (House of Blues)
08.23 Rod Stewart (Borgata)
08.24 Jimmy Buffet (Boardwalk Hall)
08.24 John Mayer (Borgata)
08.29 Gin Blossoms (AC Hilton)
08.30 Travis Tritt (Trump Marina)
08.15 Foreigner (Taj Mahal)
08.30 Smashmouth (House of Blues)
08.31 Carlos Mencia (Borgata)

The Steel Pier

The carnival atmosphere of the Boardwalk really kicks it up a notch at the Steel Pier. And what better time to enjoy it than a lazy August afternoon or evening?

The Pier, which originally opened in 1898, features such attractions as a double decker carousel, bumper cars, go karts, a Tilt a Whirl, a kiddie coaster, a ferris wheel, games, food, helicopter rides, and quite a bit more.

The Steel Pier is located directly across the Boardwalk from Trump Taj Mahal. It is open until midnight Mon-Fri and until 1AM on Sat and Sun now thru August 28th. After that it is open on weekends thru October 26th. Single ride and multi-ticket books can be purchased online or in person.

For more info, visit the official Steel Pier site here.