Atlantic City

Why Atlantic City for Your Next Meeting or Event?

While this seaside destination is famed for its iconic Boardwalk and gaming resorts, Atlantic City also entices with its entertainment, fine dining, outdoor activities, award-winning convention center and unique meetings facilities. Add in a walkable footprint linking hotels, the convention center, dining and the beach, plus easy access for a third of the U.S. population, and it's easy to see why Atlantic City is a smart, seamless choice for your next event.

Properties range from busy Boardwalk resorts to quieter options in the Marina District, making it possible to match the setting to the group. And with golf, surfing, distillery tours and the Absecon Lighthouse close at hand, building in team activities or free-time options takes little extra logistics.

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Transportation in and Around the Area

• Atlantic City International Airport is located 12 miles outside of Atlantic City and is serviced by Allegiant and Spirit Airlines.
• Philadelphia International Airport is located 60 miles from Atlantic City and is serviced by over 30 airlines
• Rail service is provided by NJ Transit; the terminal is connected to the Atlantic City Convention Center
• Motorcoach transportation is provided by NJ TRANSIT and Greyhound bus service

Convention Center

Atlantic City Convention Center (500,000 contiguous square feet of exhibit space, 45 meeting rooms, and 32,000 square feet of pre-function space, totaling nearly 1 million square feet) 

Casino Resort Meeting Facilities

• Ocean Casino Resort: 1,860 guest rooms and suites and 160,000 square feet of indoor meeting and convention space, plus 90,000 square feet of outdoor event space. Ovation Hall anchors larger events, and the 20-acre beachfront location puts groups right on the Boardwalk.
• Harrah's Resort Atlantic City: 2,590 guest rooms and suites and a 100,000-square-foot Waterfront Conference Center with two 50,000-square-foot ballrooms. Its Marina District setting lets groups meet, eat and sleep under one roof.
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City: Approximately 2,000 guest rooms and suites and more than 150,000 square feet of meeting space, including the 29,000-square-foot Seminole Ballroom. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena can host general sessions of up to 7,000 attendees.
• Golden Nugget Atlantic City: 716 guest rooms and suites and 95,000 square feet of flexible event space for groups of 10 to 2,100. Its marina location offers bay views and a quieter setting away from the Boardwalk.
• Tropicana Atlantic City: 2,400 guest rooms and suites and 122,000 square feet of meeting space, including the 2,000-seat Tropicana Showroom for keynotes and presentations. It sits directly on the beach and Boardwalk, with dining and entertainment at The Quarter.
• Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa: Approximately 2,750 guest rooms and suites across the Borgata and MGM Tower and 106,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including the column-free Borgata Event Center. The Overlook, on the 32nd floor of MGM Tower, offers panoramic city and ocean views for receptions.
• Bally's Atlantic City: More than 1,100 guest rooms and suites and [meeting space to be confirmed] at the famed corner of Park Place and the Boardwalk, steps from the beach and Boardwalk attractions.

Atlantic City offers nearby options for golf outings, from championship courses to playful boardwalk attractions. Arrange a tournament at Atlantic City Country Club in Northfield, named the number-one public golf course in New Jersey by Golf Week, Golf Magazine and Golf Digest; or choose the Vineyard National Golf Course at Renault Winery in Galloway Township, a 7,200-yard layout set among the grapes.

A bicycle ride is one of the best ways to experience Atlantic City's famed five-mile Boardwalk and all it offers. Cycle nonstop or pause to enjoy ocean views, shops, restaurants, bars and traditional beach-resort treats like saltwater taffy and fudge. Among the vendors that rent bikes is North Beach Mini Golf & Bike Rentals.

Atlantic City has three surfing beaches: Crystal Beach at New Hampshire Avenue, Delaware Avenue Beach and Downtown Beach at Raleigh Avenue. Several surf shops on the Boardwalk, including AC Surf School, provide surfing lessons as well as rent out equipment. Paddleboard rentals and lessons also are available.

Atlantic City’s Little Water District is home to The Seed: A Living Beer Project, which features a seven-barrel brewing system with nine taps and a dedicated side-pull lager line. Little Water Distillery offers crafts spirits and a 30-minute tour with tastings and an overview of the site’s history and distilling process.

Visitors can climb the 228 steps of the nearby Absecon Lighthouse, New Jersey’s tallest. The site recently underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration and now features a Fresnel Lens exhibit in its original Oil House, a museum, and a replica of the original lightkeeper’s cottage.

From quaint boutiques and kitschy stores on the Boardwalk to malls and outlet centers, Atlantic City is a paradise for shoppers. The Quarter at Tropicana beckons with more than 25 luxury shops. Tanger Outlets Atlantic City is the place to go for discounts on a wide variety of brand-name merchandise, including clothes, shoes, home furnishings and accessories. One more reason to shop here: Clothing and shoe purchases are tax-free in New Jersey.