Atlantic City Vacations, Atlantic City Vacations Packages

People know Atlantic City today as a gambling hotspot. But Atlantic City's history is much more interesting than a simple slot machine. After 1860, Atlantic City became one of the hottest vacation destinations in America. People from all over would flock to the city's beaches to enjoy summer activities.

At the time, Atlantic City focused its energies on being a health resort. The name was eventually shortened to "Boardwalk". Plus, as an official Atlantic City "street", Boardwalk was (and still is) always spelled with a capital B.

This expansion led to the invention in 1884 of another Atlantic City staple, the rolling chair. Atlantic City had razzle-dazzle, craziness, in-your-face showiness, corporate enterprising, and everything in between.

The first picture postcards in the U.S. were views of Atlantic City in 1872. In 1915, the first non-subsidized public transportation system, The Atlantic City Jitney, was established. The first official convention hall opened its doors in Atlantic City in 1929. By 1944, the Atlantic City Boardwalk stretched a staggering seven miles down the coast of Absecon Island - ending in Longport, three cities south.

There was less need for a local vacation destination, and Atlantic City tourism began its steady decline. By the 1960s, Atlantic City was all but dead. In 1970, a bill was introduced to the New Jersey Assembly suggesting the legalization of gambling statewide as a way to boost Atlantic City's economy.

First of all, I would recommend staying at the Borgota. The borgota is the only true 4-star hotel in Atlantic City. The majority of Atlantic-City's hotels offer flexible pricing to fill their rooms and compete with other hotels in the area. If you stay in any of the following high-end Atlantic City hotels it will cost you between $120 and $350.

If you're looking for an inexpensive, mid-range hotel try any of these, Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, La Renaissance Suites, Trump Marina Hotel & Casino, and and Holiday Inn Boardwalk.

Search for vacation ideas with the Atlantic City Packages guide. Find out the specific hotel room amenities, check out pictures, look for hotel map location information. A trip to a casino resort can be one of the best ideas for a vacation.

First we head west to the desert of Nevada for our featured Las Vegas Casino Vacation Packages. Next we go to the shore of New Jersey where we have featured Atlantic City Casino Vacation Packages. For the rate of $159 you'll get 3 Days and 2 Nights at the Flagship All Suite Resort Atlantic City plus $50 to be used at the House of Blues Atlantic City.

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