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Atlantic City always lives up to
it's reputation as the party capital
of the US eastern seaboard, and New
Years Eve provides the perfect
opportunity for the city to
demonstrate its credentials. The
celebrations for will have a
particular poignancy as the
residents will be looking to
demonstrate that their spirit hasn't
been dimmed by the devastation
caused by the recent Hurricane
Sandy. Repairs to the iconic
boardwalk will continue apace with
the city hoping to be back on its
feet in time for the new year.
Top
parties are always in plentiful
supply, and this year's key events
include Mary J. Blige performing at
Caesars Palace, Wale at the famous
and always popular Showboat House of
Blues, The Goo Goo Dolls live on
stage, also at Caesars and Gladys
Knight bringing some class and star
quality to proceedings at the
Tropicana.
For
the spectacular midnight fireworks,
the party crowd leaves the casinos
and traditionally heads for the
Boardwalk, where the festivities
will continue well into the night.
The most popular way to get around
Atlantic City is on the 4-mile long
Boardwalk (the oldest in the United
States), as eight of the eleven
casinos are on the Boardwalk. While
one's feet are the most popular way
of navigating the boards, there are
also old-fashioned rolling chairs
that can be hired. These shaded
surreys are rolled up and down the
length of the Boardwalk by
experienced guides.
Taxicabs are plentiful throughout
the city. The easiest way to get a
cab is to call a local service, go
to a a taxi queue outside of any
casino, or visit drop-off points at
the Atlantic City Convention Center.
The maximum cost for a taxi ride
within city limits for up to five
passengers is $13, not including
tip. One can also travel between the
casinos along Pacific Avenue, which
runs parallel to the Boardwalk 1
block inland, aboard the Atlantic
City Jitney, a fleet of minibuses
that run 24 hours a day; the fare is
$2.25 The baby-blue and upcoming
green versions also run to the
Marina section of the city, where
the Trump Marina, Borgata, Water
Club and Harrah's casinos are
located.
Top
attractions to look out for include
The Water Show at The Pier Shops at
Caesars, Atlantic City Aquarium at
the Ocean Life Center, Absecon
Lighthouse and the plethora of
Atlantic City Shows - Atlantic City
has grown to be one of the north
east's main stops for all large
concerts and tours, with Boardwalk
Hall being a great place to see a
live show.
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