Atlantic City, As Seen on TV

Forget the Vegas Strip or Beverly Hills 90210—these days, all the camera crews and famous faces are flocking to AC, as in Atlantic City, New Jersey. And you wish you could be too. Whether you’re an East Coaster looking for a quick weekend getaway on the ACES train, or flying in from further away to claim a piece of the action, here’s our quick cheat sheet to Atlantic City, as seen on the big and small screens.

Like everything in the gaming world, AC first started getting national television attention as a result of the World Poker Tour—mainstay of the Travel Channel in the mid-2000s. The Borgata Poker Open brought hundreds of would-be millionaires and all the most colorful poker personalities, giving the world its first look at this flashy new casino/hotel.

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Atlantic City, New Jersey
You don’t have to gamble away your life savings to enjoy a getaway at this classic Mid-Atlantic tourist destination. Hit the buffets at some of the nicer casino hotels early in the day for the best bargain (without a bellyache), or visit the famous pizza stands along the boardwalk and enjoy the free ocean views.