Plan Your Visit

Atlantic City

Travel

Atlantic City is one of the pearls of the Jersey Shore. Travel to the Monopoly City is easy, whether you’re taking public transportation or driving there yourself.

Driving Directions

  • Garden State Parkway to exit 38A (Atlantic City Expressway East) 
  • Take AC Expy East to the end where you can navigate to venues and casinos 
  • Take the Ben Franklin Bridge to 676/76/30 
  • Continue on to Route 42 South 
  • Take the Atlantic City Expressway East 
  • Follow the AC Expy East to the end, where you can navigate to venues and casinos 

Public Transportation

The NJ TRANSIT Atlantic City Rail Line operates between Philadelphia 30th Street Station and the Atlantic City Rail Terminal, which is a few blocks from the boardwalk. Casino rail shuttle/jitney bus service between the rail terminal and Atlantic City casino hotels is available.

Several NJ TRANSIT bus lines provide service to the Atlantic City Bus Terminal. Consider taking the 505 line which runs down Atlantic Avenue, for an inexpensive, safe, and easy trip around town. Additional bus routes serving Atlantic City include 501, 502, 504, 507, 508, 509, 551, 552, 553, 554, 559. Use the trip planner for service information and schedules.

ACY Airport is just 12 minutes from downtown Atlantic City, making it easy to get to the boardwalk, casinos, restaurants, and venues. You can either take shuttle transportation from the airport, rent a car, or hop in a cab to the North2Shore Festival venues and world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Check back soon for specials!

Eat

Check back for exclusive North2Shore discounts from local restaurants and featured listings!

Atlantic City Arts Foundation

The Atlantic City Arts Foundation is partnering with local businesses across the 48 blocks of Atlantic City in celebration of the arts, culture, and community during the month of June. Specialty “48 Blocks AC” Cocktails will be available at:
  • Little Water Distillery – “The 48” 48 Blocks Vodka, Lemon, Lime, Mint
  • Cardinal – “Purple Reign” Reposado Tequila, Lime, Agave, Cream of Coconut, Ube Infused Evaporated Milk
  • Good Dog Bar Atlantic City – “The Alibi Experience” Alibi Gin, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Lemonade, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Mint
  • Hayday Coffee will offer “The Palette Refresher,” with butterfly pea syrup and lemonade.
  • Bar 32 has created a 48 Blocks AC limited-batch chocolate bar, made with 60% Dark Chocolate, Semuliki Forest Uganda, and Rainbow Nonpareils.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit ACAF, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Learn more: acartsfoundation.org/celebrate

Carousel Bar

1900 Pacific Ave Lobby Level, Atlantic City, NJ 084013PM – 5PM daily. Take a spin at the Carousel Bar, only 360o rotating bar in NJ and enjoy half price beer and wine, excludes specialty cocktails and premium wines and bottles.

City Brew Tours

City Brew Tours offering $10 off per person with code BEERFRIEND for the Sip of Atlantic City and Original Brew Tour of Atlantic City on Friday 6/9, Saturday 6/3 and Saturday 6/10.

PJ Buckets

115 North Dorset Avenue, Ventnor, NJ 08406 Buy 3 Boils or Rolls and Get 1 Free

Rhythm and Spirits

129 S Tennessee Ave, Atlantic City   

El Charro

2430 Fairmount Ave, Atlantic City   

Tennessee Ave Beer Hall

133 S Tennessee Ave, Atlantic City View Special Jersey Themed Menu – Available June 6-11

Kelsey’s Supper Club

1545 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City

Ryfe

4101 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 N2S attendees receive a complimentary cocktail with food purchase.

The Seed

204 N Delaware Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Free koozie for the first 500 visitors & 15% OFF merchandise all weekend!

The Yard

Boardwalk Level, 1900 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Indoor and outdoor music venue offer $5 beers, bands, and DJs for the hottest nightlife every Friday and Saturday until 2AM! Plus, $3 Beers, $4 Shots and $5 Cocktails from 9PM – 11PM and $10 Shot & a Beer combo from 9PM – 2AM. Located just off the boardwalk
The Yard, beers starting at $5 daily.
Five O’clock Fridays at The Yard, 5PM – 6:30PM
Beer specials starting at $5 and select food bites starting at $5. Hours subject to change. Bars & Lounges | Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino (ballys.com)
The Yard Pre-Game Happy Hour – Fridays & Saturdays – 9PM – 11PM featuring: $3 Beers – Pabst Cans, Miller Light Draft, Spellbound Draft $4 Shots – Green Tea, Lemon Drop, Teremana Tequila
$5 Cocktails – Purple Haze, Peoples Margarita, Mai Tai, Sea Spray
$10 Shot & a Beer combo every Friday and Saturday 9PM – 2AM.

Jerry Longo’s Meatbals & Martinis

Dine at Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis Friday or Saturday and enjoy a bottle of wine from our select menu at half off our regular price. Whether you enjoy steak, seafood, or Italian we have the perfect wine for you

Guy Fieri’s Chophouse

Dine at Guy Fieri’s Chophouse Thursday through Saturday and enjoy a bottle of wine from our select menu at half off our regular price. Whether you enjoy steak, seafood, or Italian we have the perfect wine for you

Stay

No trip to the shore would be complete without a stay at one of Atlantic City’s world-renowned hotels! Tan on the beach, win a prize in one of the boardwalk arcades, and be close to all the North2Shore venues!

With so many casinos, we can’t pick just one! Find the one that’s right for you on the Atlantic City website.

If casino hotels aren’t your thing, don’t fret! Atlantic City has plenty of other hotels available. Here are a few offering exclusive discounts through North2Shore.

 

Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino

1900 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Special Discount Rate for bookings June 4-12, 2023
Book Now through June 11, 2023

Self-Park for FREE* with a Bally’s Players card when you spend $50 or more at any of our restaurants (Casino Café & Grille, The Yard, Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis, Guy Fieri’s Chophouse, Red Bowl 88, Sack O’ Subs, Johnny Rockets, Carluccio’s Pizza, and Dunkin Donuts)
*Receive a FREE parking voucher from the restaurant and present it to the self-park cashier with your Bally’s Players card as you exit the garage. Excludes Saturday and holidays.

ACBNB

15% discount on stays of 3 nights or more for guests who mention this N2S promotion! Book Now: acbnb.com

 

Atlantic City Vacation Rentals

We’re offering 15% off any 3+ night booking with a check-in between June 4th and June 9th using code NORTH2SHORE

Play

Poker isn’t the only thing played in Atlantic City. You can play golf, you can play arcade games, and you can play in the ocean. 

The New Jersey Shore is world-renowned. Atlantic City beaches are among the few in the state where you do not have to purchase a beach badge to enjoy. Get a tan, go for a swim, or rent an ocean kayak before you go to one of the many North2Shore events!  

Visit the historic Steel Pier Amusement Park where you can ride The Wheel and see the best view of Atlantic City. Hop on The Freedom Flyer to get the thrill of a lifetime and ride Rock ‘N Roll before checking out some great music.  

Atlantic City is known for some of the best casinos in the world. Play blackjack, spin the roulette while, or try your luck at slot machines at one of the many casinos that line the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk and Marina. Get in on the action at one of the famed Atlantic City Casinos 

 

Escape Room AC

TROPICANA, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

Now offering private rooms.

If you want to work up a sweat before the North2Shore events, check out the local golf courses around Atlantic City, play a round of paintball, or learn how to windsurf.  

 

AC Paintball 

930 12th St.
Buena Vista Township, NJ  

 

Ballamor Golf Club 

6071 English Creek Ave.
Egg Harbor Twp., NJ  

 

Atlantic County Park at Weymouth 

Weymouth Rte. 59/Rte 322
Weymouth Twp., NJ 

 

Brigantine Golf Links 

1075 North Shore Drive
Brigantine, NJ  

 

Extreme Wind Surfing 

7079 Black Horse Pike
West Atlantic City, NJ  

 

North Beach Mini Golf 

120 Euclid Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 

 

Top Golf Swing Suite 

Ocean Resort Casino AC
500 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 

 

The Lucky Snake 

801 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 

 

Island Waterpark 

801 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 

 

Central Pier Arcade & Speedway 

1400 Boardwalk
Atlantic City 

Explore

Do AC! Are you looking for shopping? What about history? Is nature more your jawn? Explore everything AC has to offer while you’re in town for North2Shore. Find out more at the Atlantic City website.

Learn about the gorgeous plants and animals that are native to the areas around Atlantic City, NJ. And with a special treat – Lucy the Elephant!   

 

Wetlands Institute

1075 Stone Harbor Blvd.
Stone Harbor 

 

Atlantic City Aquarium

800 North New Hampshire Ave.
Atlantic City 

 

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

800 Great Creek Road
Oceanville 

 

Lucy the Elephant

9200 Atlantic Ave.
Margate 

In addition to the incredible history of the area, fill your suitcases with some incredible new clothes, new art, and new tunes 

Atlantic City Experience

Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall 2301 Boardwalk
Atlantic City 

 

Camoni

124 N Michigan Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Soy Candle Making Experience – 20% off your booking for up to 6 people.  Make a Reservation

 

J.Crew Factory

2014 Baltic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

a discount of 20% off your purchase of $100+ for festival attendees, promoted via our referral cards – look for them at various venues and locations around town!

Noyes Art Garage

 2200 Fairmount Ave.
Atlantic City 

 

Tanger Outlets

2014 Baltic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Open 10am-8pm, with two parking lots and one parking garage, shop ’til you drop at tanger Outlets in AC. Stop by Shopper Services when you arrive to pick up your Savings Coupon Book and learn about the many ways to optimize your shopping experience.

 

Union Hall Arts

2806 Atlantic Ave.
Atlantic City 

ABOUT ATLANTIC CITY TOURS

Your Experience starts at Atlantic City TOURS where we offer CURATED TOURS, EXPERIENCES, & GATHERINGS to enhance your visit. We invite you to visit Atlantic City to explore the ocean, enjoy the beach, experience the island, and engage the people. Your Atlantic City Experience Starts Here!

Here are our offerings for the North To Shore Festival participants:

25% OFF THE MONOPOLY CITY TOUR Take a guided Bus, Limousine, or Tesla TOUR of Atlantic City and travel through the actual streets of the Monopoly game to discover how and why the game was created while learning the history of the streets the most popular board game in America was inspired by and the properties were named after. The tour culminates at Atlantic City TOURS where you can play Monopoly in the city that inspired Monopoly!

25% OFF BOARDWALK EMPIRE TOUR Take a guided Bus, Limousine, or Tesla TOUR of Atlantic City and travel back in time from the political and prohibition days of Enoch Lewis “Nucky” Johnson to the mob and casino days of Nicodemo Domenico “Little Nicky” Scarfo, Sr. Hear the history of Atlantic City from Nucky to Nicky and visit the places that created the real Boardwalk Empire. The tour culminates with drinks at a reported mob hangout!

25% OFF THE CHICKEN BONE BEACH TOUR Take a guided Bus, Limousine, or Tesla TOUR of Atlantic City and learn the history of the African American community from their arrival to the wooded island to now being the largest ethnic group in the city. Visit historical landmarks and patronize current businesses owned by African Americans. The tour culminates with a picnic at the only part of the beach African Americans used to be allowed to enjoy – Chicken Bone Beach!
The rich history of Atlantic City is everywhere you look. But if you want more detailed and specific tours and information, check out these cultural icons.    

Chicken Bone Beach Foundation

Kennedy Plaza @ Boardwalk Atlantic City   

African American Heritage Museum

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center 661 Jackson Road Newtonville   

New Jersey Korean War Memorial

124 Park Place Atlantic City   

Absecon Lighthouse

31 South Rhode Island Ave Atlantic City   

Historic Cold Spring Village

720 Route 9 Cold Spring/Cape May   

Historic Smithville Village

1 North New York Rd Smithville   

Historic Gardener’s Basin

800 North New Hampshire Ave Atlantic City 

Breathe Salt Spa

(located in Tropicana Casino)

2801 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

$10 off any IV Therapy treatment. Book Now

 

Sea Spa Sanctuary

Tropicana Chelsea Tower, 111 S Chelsea Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

$5 off a Day Pass. Book Now