Atlantic City Fast Facts

New Jersey State Law requires a person to be 21 years of age to gamble. Nobody below the age of 21 is permitted on the casino floors.

Currently Atlantic City does not have wedding chapels, but are many venues in and around Atlantic City that can accommodate wedding and civil union ceremonies. There is a 3-day mandatory waiting period in the State of New Jersey for a marriage license. For a complete list of all wedding and civil union services, please click here.

The first Boardwalk opened on June 26, 1870 and was one mile long. It was designed by Jacob Keim and Alexander Boardman to keep the sand out of the tourist shoes. Today the Boardwalk extends just over 4 miles long.

Many shows are suitable for children, but some do have adult content. Please check with each casino property for their policy regarding children.

For a complete list of all shuttle services, please click here . Please note that all shuttle services do run on demand so it is necessary to make reservations ahead of time.

No, Atlantic City has an ordinance that does not allow pets on the Boardwalk, whether on a leash or not.

There are several hotels in the area that accept pets. Click here to see a listing of accommodations in the area that accept pets.

Tickets for all events held at Boardwalk Hall may be purchased through Ticketmaster, by calling 1-800-736-1420, or in person at the Boardwalk Hall box office.

For a complete list of all the entertainment in the Atlantic City area please refer to our calendar of events. As soon as an event is announced it will be posted.

Visit our homepage for the current list of trade shows and public shows at the Convention center. Visit the Atlantic City Convention Center website for a complete list of tradeshows and public shows being held at the Atlantic City.

Sunbathers and swimmers may enjoy all the beaches in Atlantic City for free. No beach tags are required.

There are no bathhouses in Atlantic City. There are outside showers located at Albany Avenue, South Carolina Avenue, and Virginia Avenue where bathers may rinse the sand off.

Other than gambling there are plenty of things to see and do, with attractions, museums, shopping, recreation and more. Just a few examples are Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Museum, Atlantic City Art Museum, Atlantic City Historical Museum, Absecon Lighthouse, and Atlantic City Outlets – The Walk.

The Sheraton Convention Center Hotel would be the closest hotel as it connects to the Atlantic City Convention Center. Trump Plaza, Caesars, and Bally’s Park Place Casino Hotels are all just a few short blocks from the Convention Center.

Convenient, economical parking is located throughout Atlantic City in both garages and surface lots. All casinos have garages, and you will pass many other parking facilities as you drive through the city. Parking prices vary. Click here to see an Atlantic City parking map.

Yes, the Boardwalk is open all year. Weather permitting, it is wonderful to stroll down the wooden way. Most of the restaurants and shops along the Boardwalk are open for you to enjoy, and of course our casinos never close.

Atlantic City offers a variety of shopping choices, including Atlantic City Outlets - The Walk, an upscale retail outlet center located between the Boardwalk and the Atlantic City Convention Center along Michigan Avenue. The Quarter at Tropicana , is another great place to shop offering a variety of stores, fine restaurants, nightclubs and an Imax Theater. The Pier Shops at Caesars features over seventy retail stores including Gucci, Armani, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Burberry and more, all with a spectacular view “ The Show” an indoor light and sound extravaganza. Shopping is also available in the casino hotels, all along the Boardwalk, and in several areas just outside of Atlantic City.

Atlantic City is considered to be a safe city. We urge visitors to take the same safety precautions that they would take in any large city and be aware of their surroundings.

Atlantic City complies with state regulations regarding handicap services. As part of a recent beach replenishment project, about a dozen handicap ramps have been constructed to provide easy access from the Boardwalk to the beach. The Boardwalk itself has ramp access at street ends. Hotels, casinos, entertainment venues and restaurants have varying levels of handicap accessibility; it is best to contact them directly about their facilities. Visit our Atlantic City Beaches page for more information.

Atlantic City has a variety of quality restaurants with a wide range of cuisines. For listings of casino and non-casino restaurants visit Atlantic City Dining.

While Atlantic City is known as a gaming destination, there are plenty of things to see and do to entertain your children. A few examples: Steel Pier or Central Pier rides and amusements, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Museum, IMAX Theater at The Quarter, Atlantic City Aquarium, boat cruises and fishing boats, miniature golf and more. Please take a look at the attraction option on our visitor’s page at to learn more about local and regional excitement.

Most area hotels will recommend a service for you if you are staying at their hotel. Please inquire at the hotel’s concierge desk or front desk.

Each casino has its own promotional program and qualifications for providing freebies, or “comps ” as they are known here. Visit the promotions booth in the casino of your choice. They will be able to assist you.

Directions to Atlantic City and a city map are available on our website. If you would like a more detailed map please stop at either of our Visitor Information Centers. Visitor Information Centers are located on the Atlantic City Expressway at mile marker 3.5 (accessible from either direction) or on the Boardwalk at the corner of Mississippi Avenue in Boardwalk Hall.

Atlantic City is within driving distance to several large metropolitan areas. Distance from New York: 125 miles; Philadelphia: 58 miles; Washington D.C.: 195 miles.

The average daily high/low temperature is: Spring 60/42; Summer 82/64; Fall 66/48; Winter 41/27.