Atlantic City travel guides & articles
All 9 in-depth pieces we’ve published on Atlantic City — newest first.
The Absecon Lighthouse and the Inlet: Atlantic City's Quiet Northern Edge
Beyond the casino corridor, Atlantic City's Inlet neighbourhood pairs New Jersey's tallest lighthouse with working docks, back-bay fishing boats and food-truck seafood — a full day's walk that has almost nothing to do with the Boardwalk.
Salt Water and Sugar: Atlantic City's Taffy Shops and the Candy That Built the Boardwalk
A walking guide to Atlantic City's original 1880s taffy dynasties, the century-old fudge counter and modern candy stops that stand alongside them, and how to plan a boardwalk candy crawl in 2026 whether you're a couple or a coach party.
Four Miles of Wooden Planks: The Story of Atlantic City's Boardwalk
The world's first boardwalk turned 155 this decade — here is how to walk its full length in 2026, landmark by landmark, without wasting a step or a dollar.
The Bay Side: Atlantic City's Salt Marsh, Clamming Boats and Quiet Back Channel
Turn your back on the boardwalk and Atlantic City opens onto tidal creeks, nesting ospreys and working clam boats — here's how to plan the bay side around the tides.
Beyond the Buffet: Atlantic City's Quiet Dining Renaissance
The all-you-can-eat trough was never the point — here's where Atlantic City actually cooks, from a 129-year-old oyster house to red-sauce tables that have fed the same families for generations.
Under the Boardwalk: Atlantic City's Prohibition Ghosts and Speakeasy Secrets
A calm, walkable route through the rooms where Atlantic City poured openly while the rest of America drank in the dark — the genuine survivors, the knowing recreations, and the museum that ties it together.
Beyond the Boardwalk: Atlantic City's Best Escapes on the Water
Ten honest ways to trade the casino floor for the bay — from a floating tiki bar to a captain-for-hire sunset cruise — with real prices, group realities and booking advice for 2026.
The Best Water-Based Tours in Atlantic City
From a dolphin-guaranteed sightseeing sail to New Jersey's only full-bar tiki boat, here's every Atlantic City water tour worth booking in 2026 — matched to who you're travelling with and what you actually want from the day.
Where to See Live Music in Atlantic City
From grande-dame arena tours to free lounge sets and a bar on the sand — the honest, walkable guide to Atlantic City's music rooms in 2026.