ATLANTIC CITY, NJ

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Atlantic City Bright lights, gorgeous women and fast paced action -- these three things can be found in spades at the one and only Atlantic City! Although there are thousands of vacation destinations across the United States, this is one of the only ones built specifically for the tourist. Atlantic City was formed in the late 19th century as a vacation resort for hard working Philadelphians. The sun, shore and sands were the ideal place to rest their weary bones. But it wasn't until 1976, when gambling was made legal in the city, that Atlantic City found its true calling.

Today, Atlantic City is home to 13 casinos and some of the best table games in the country. But as heavily visited as the casinos are, they aren't the only reason people visit this seaside resort in New Jersey. Here's a rundown of what you can expect on an exciting Atlantic City vacation.

Getting to Atlantic City

There are two major airports that service the area, both of which can accommodate your last minute flight to Atlantic City. The first is the Atlantic City International Airport... more