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Atlantic City, New Jersey

S. state of New Jersey.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, US.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Atlantic City Boardwalk.
  • 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
  • Served by Atlantic City International Airport (ACY).

History

Atlantic City, sometimes referred to by its initials A.C., is a seaside resort city in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

Must-see attractions

Eat & drink

Airports

Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) 8.3 mi to the centre
01 Atlantic City International Airport, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Spirit Airlines, United Airlines) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Philadelphia (47 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 9 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Atlantic City International Airport (ACY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ACY has direct flights to 9 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Atlantic City, New Jersey. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences