AC Stories

Looking for cool things to do at the Jersey Shore? These AC stories read like Atlantic City news articles, but highlight some of the city’s most fun and interesting attractions and activities. Want to know where to find the best beach bars? How about a profile on the area’s greatest golf spots? What are the most soothing spa treatments in town? Need information on things to do at the Jersey Shore with kids? AC Stories has insight on all of these.

Browse the many stories below for Atlantic City news about upcoming events and limited-time exhibits as well as stories about Atlantic City history and culture. Read on – you might just find your next great vacation idea!

A Sky High Family Adventure

Atlantic City offers a boat-load of the usual water adventure sports such as kayaking, surfing and waterskiing. But have you ever experienced the thrill of parasailing? Imagine an exhilarating, yet pe More.

AC Boardwalk Bicycle Rides

What’s the best way to experience Atlantic City’s iconic Boardwalk? Walking allows you to take it all in, but walking the whole four-mile boardwalk – and the return trip – could eat up a whole day. Th More.

Bars on the Beach & Boardwalk Offer A VIP Vantage Point

When it’s time to take a shaded break from sunbathing or bodysurfing, or when it’s time to reconnect with friends and loved ones after sundown, an outdoor waterfront bar is never more than a few block More.

Best Bars for Live Music

AC has an impressive line-up of big-name concerts, but what if it’s Friday night, you’re ticketless, and simply need to feel the reverb of a live set? Just head downstairs to these casino bars, where More.

Chicken Bone Beach, Atlantic City, and All that Jazz

Atlantic City, Chicken Bone Beach, and All that Jazz Jazz brought whites and blacks together at Club Harlem, Grace’s Little Belmont, and other nightclubs in Atlantic City. But when the sun came up, bl More.

Discover Surfing in AC

What makes Atlantic City one of the top East Coast surf spots? Find out in this interview with one of our local surf instructors Donnie Milora, owner and operator of Atlantic Surf Sessions, about surf More.

Hang it on a Hook and Pull with all your Might. We’re Makin’ Salt Water Taffy Tonight!

Premiering on the boardwalk of Atlantic City in the 1880’s, the sweet treat known as Salt Water Taffy has done more to brand Atlantic City as a fun, family destination than all the marketing in the wo More.

Here she comes Miss America

Miss America Organization (headquartered in NJ) to countless Atlantic City residents are thrilled that Atlantic City will be hosting the Miss America Pageant. What began in the 1920s as a local marke More.

Keep Cool at the Best Pools in Atlantic City

Why gamble with your Atlantic City travel itinerary when you can have the best of both worlds – IF those two worlds include gaming and swimming. Simply book a room at one of these casino resort hotels More.

Kid Friendly Menus in Atlantic City

Your kids, like most kids, probably don’t swoon at the thought of Wagu beef or sashimi-grade Ahi. Lucky for them – and you – there are plenty of Atlantic City restaurants that offer up great dishes fo More.

Marina District

One might think that all the action in AC happens on the Boardwalk. While that’s certainly the largest hub of activity in town, the Atlantic City Marina District is another hot spot that you shouldn’t More.

Quirky Shops and Tasty Stops in Smithville, NJ

Whether you are a New Jersey resident or an out of state tourist, visiting Historic Smithville shops on the Village Greene offers a whimsical, wonderful shopping adventure that could become one of you More.

See the Largest Pipe Organ in the World at Boardwalk Hall

Atlantic City’s Historic Boardwalk Hall is proud to proclaim several amazing firsts – and official “largests” as designated by The Guinness Book of World Records. Fact: When completed in 1929, the Atl More.

The Legend of the New Jersey Devil comes to Life

With its share of creepy local legends and scary pirate stories, you’ll find fun, family-friendly haunted attractions in New Jersey. One of the more popular attractions provides the hair-raising oppor More.

Top AC Hotels for Parents and Kids to Crash

A long day of family fun calls for one thing – a comfy bed to collapse into. But if you choose the right spot during your next visit to Atlantic City, your hotel may have a whole lot more to offer up. More.

Top Atlantic City Buffets

Sometimes you’re not sure what you’re hungry for, even in a dining destination as . When indecision hits, it’s time to hit the buffet line and luckily, Atlantic City has a bevy of buffets.Your basic A More.