{"id":35892,"date":"2013-02-01T11:58:41","date_gmt":"2013-02-01T15:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=35892"},"modified":"2021-08-24T14:40:53","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T18:40:53","slug":"atlantic-city-vs-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/35892\/atlantic-city-vs-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things Atlantic City Has That Las Vegas Doesn&#8217;t"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you know anything about it, Sin City just sounds like a place a person should visit at least once in a lifetime. And it is. But if you\u2019d rather not drop a grand on a trip to Las Vegas right now, look south for your next gaming getaway. Atlantic City is an effortless and affordable car-free escape, and who doesn\u2019t love a city by the sea?<\/p>\n<p>Here, five things Atlantic City has that you won\u2019t find in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<h2><b>1. An Easy Breezy Budget-Friendly Escape<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Skip the pricey plane ticket and the hassles of flying. Atlantic City is easily accessible by <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/13010\/bus-from-nyc-to-atlantic-city\/\">public transit<\/a>, which offer roundtrip tickets from Manhattan for as low as $30. And with quality <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/find\/hotel-deals-atlantic-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hotel packages<\/a> starting at $69 per night, including food, entertainment, and waterfront views, we say it&#8217;s a sin not to go to AC.<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/8610565330_5cd827d075_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35920 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/8610565330_5cd827d075_z.jpg\" alt=\"DO AC\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35920 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/8610565330_5cd827d075_z.jpg\" alt=\"DO AC\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/8610565330_5cd827d075_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/8610565330_5cd827d075_z-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/8610565330_5cd827d075_z-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/8610565330_5cd827d075_z-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>2. The Boardwalk<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Before a day of play, enjoy a peaceful morning stroll along the Atlantic City Boardwalk, dating back to 1870 and considered to be the grandfather of boardwalks. While Las Vegas is landlocked, gridlocked and overrun with tourists, the seaside esplanade makes AC a relaxing pedestrian-friendly destination year round. You can also pick up a bike at B&amp;K and go for a cruise along the scenic four-mile boardwalk. Rentals are $9 for the first hour and $1 for each additional 15 minutes. Open from 6:45AM- 12:00PM daily.<\/p>\n<h2><b>3.<\/b> <b>Absecon Lighthouse<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Either for a great introduction or a sweeping farewell, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abseconlighthouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Absecon Lighthouse<\/a>, New Jersey\u2019s tallest and the country\u2019s third tallest, fits the bill. Fresh off a multi-million dollar restoration, the 150-year-old lighthouse offers soaring views of Atlantic City\u2019s skyline and the Atlantic Ocean, if you\u2019re up for scaling the spiral staircase&#8217;s 228 steps. For the maritime enthusiasts, pay a visit to the Lightkeeper&#8217;s dwellings and its history museum to learn about the structure and spectacular Fresnel Lens.<\/p>\n<h2><b>4. The Wind Farm <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>After adventures on the water, go gain an appreciation for it. Book a\u00a0unique <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acua.com\/community-hub\/tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Tour<\/a> with ACUA (Atlantic County Utility Authority). The ACUA offers three tours, including visits to the county\u2019s recycling center, landfill, and composting facility, but we recommend the Wastewater Facility Tour &amp; Wind and Solar Projects. It may sound a little field trippy, but trust us, it\u2019s worth a look. Lasting about an hour, you\u2019ll visit the green-roofed ACUA Wastewater Treatment Facility, which keeps the area\u2019s marine and freshwater environments clean and clear. While Las Vegas has received failing grades from the American Lung Association\u2019s annual State of the Air report, and was named by <em>Travel + Leisure<\/em> as one of America&#8217;s Dirtiest Cities, Atlantic City boasts having the world\u2019s largest hybrid wind and solar powered treatment facility, and the first coastal and urban wind farm in the nation. And best of all, like the solar and wind energy, it\u2019s free.<\/p>\n<h2><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-35922 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Screen-Shot-2013-04-01-at-11.34.48-AM-300x200.png\" alt=\"Atlantic City Parasail\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-35922 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Screen-Shot-2013-04-01-at-11.34.48-AM-300x200.png\" alt=\"Atlantic City Parasail\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Screen-Shot-2013-04-01-at-11.34.48-AM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Screen-Shot-2013-04-01-at-11.34.48-AM-37x25.png 37w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Screen-Shot-2013-04-01-at-11.34.48-AM.png 587w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript>5. The Ocean<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Get suited up to cool down with a $4 Yuengling or $5 Jack and Coke at Sammy\u2019s Beach Bar followed by a dip in the ocean. Las Vegas may have pools and a dancing fountain but AC has <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/2013\/03\/25\/romantic-getaway-atlantic-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">surfing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerbreezesailingcharters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sailing<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.atlanticcitycruises.com\/dolphin.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dolphin watching<\/a> and many more aquatic adventures for when your hands tire of rolling the dice.<\/p>\n<p><em>Check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/nyc-to-atlantic-city\/\">offMetro Guide to Public Transit from NYC to Atlantic City\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><em>for car-optional directions.\u00a0Atlanticcitynj.com\u00a0is also a great resource for unique activity ideas and special offers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Photos: Absecon Lighthouse, Bally&#8217;s, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pmillera4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMillera4<\/a>, Atlantic City Parasail<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you know anything about it, Sin City just sounds like a place a person should visit at least once in a lifetime. And it is. But if you\u2019d rather not drop a grand on a trip to Las Vegas right now, look south for your next gaming getaway. Atlantic City is an effortless and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":57962,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[770,784,898,966,759,785,761,817,747,329,794,799],"tags":[31,381,293,143,388,254,130,110,441,397,11268,282,25,217,657],"class_list":{"0":"post-35892","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-food-drink","8":"category-adventure-activity-2","9":"category-atlantic-city-new-jersey-2","10":"category-atlantic-city-getaways","11":"category-bar-activity-2","12":"category-beaches-adventure-activity-2","13":"category-beer-activity-2","14":"category-biking-adventure-activity-2","15":"category-bus-2","16":"category-new-jersey-destination","17":"category-sailing-adventure-activity-2","18":"category-surfing-adventure-activity-2","19":"tag-bar","20":"tag-biking","21":"tag-budget-friendly","22":"tag-bus","23":"tag-drinks","24":"tag-free","25":"tag-green","26":"tag-historical-sites","27":"tag-hotels","28":"tag-lighthouse","29":"tag-new-jersey-guide","30":"tag-romantic","31":"tag-sailing","32":"tag-surfing","33":"tag-swimming"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":57962,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Atlantic-City-by-Shinya-Suzuki-e1502976775145-350x197.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35892"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35892\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57962"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}