It's not THAT bad. Not like you're going to get mugged as soon as you step out the car. If you're there for a night, you'll enjoy dining/gaming at the casinos. During the day, you can walk the boardwalk and shopping district I believe safely.

I wouldn't go strolling the boardwalk at night though, unless I was at least 3 dudes and one weapon deep. And def wouldn't go wandering of the beaten path, cuz the areas surrounding the casinos are real ****ty.

WV has actually had table games, including poker, for a while now.

The idiots, or more accurately blissfully unaware idiots, are those who don't see the danger lurking in AC. AC is a dangerous slum, and it deserves having its business taken away. In fact, for the sake of safety of tourists, I hope its business is taken away by localities that are more competent in ensuring safe environment.

well, there ya have it...

If you are coming in from out of town for one night with your wife and you can afford it, you should definitely stay at the Borgata. This goes double if you enjoy fine dining (I highly recommend eating at Bobby Flay's Bar Americain). The poker is as good as it gets in AC and the B bar is a nice place to relax for a few cocktails at night without being overwhelmed with hookers (unlike Harrah's).

If you want to stay on the boardwalk to experience some local flavor, I would recommend the Tropicana. They have made efforts to improve lately, and they have a great bar called, "Firewaters" that boasts of having hundreds of craft beers. As far as dining goes, Trop has a bunch of options from The Palm at the top end, to hooters if you want to have some wings and watch a game. The atmosphere as the Trop is usually laid back and fun, but if you go on the weekends prepare to be surrounded by drunk women from bridal parties (not necessarily a bad thing).

I would also recommend checking out the White House Sub Shop (home of the submarine sandwich!) for an amazing sub and a taste of classic Atlantic City - this place hasn't changed in 60 years. It's only a couple of blocks off the strip.

do people on 2+2 get paid to shill for the borgata or something? I mean its a nice poker room, but Jesus H Christ, you would think it was the holy grail of poker or something. The taj is fine. I've been in the chairmans tower. It is very nice.

as someone from NY and then NJ, the White House Sub Shop is the most overrated sandwich ive ever had. the place screams "I've never had a real sub in my life, so this is the best to me"

I feel like the scum of the earth at Taj, at least in Borgata it's classy

+1 on loving my occasional degen trip to AC

it's nowhere near as bad as people are saying it is everywhere on this forum. is it vegas? hell no, nowhere close (except the borgata) but you can find some good games, a couple ok clubs, and a lot of fun

people over exaggerate the situation in AC (as far as violence is concerned), i mean it's not a glorious place but it's great to go gamble. I've been on the boardwalk by myself between 2am and 6am going from casino to casino and never really felt any danger.

to each his own fellas

Not talking about going for a day trip/night over for pokers/drinking, I'm talking more about taking the whole family (kids) to NJ for like a week. People don't do this right?

I'm born and bred in NY and have been eating sandwiches of all kinds for over three decades, and without a doubt the white house ranks in the top 5 of thousands. Granted, some sandwiches are better then others but nobody beats their bread (delivered fresh every couple of hours) or the fresh chopped peppers. I recommend trying the Italian with everything, or the salami and provolone with everything.

the sandwich i had there was like a run of the mill chain sub, and the bread my friend raved about was crap

So many pussies in this thread. AC is pretty bad but it's not like it's a bunch of gang bangers running around jacking people on every corner.

If you know how not to look like a target and don't go for a stroll down random blacks you wont have to worry visiting A.C. but this is true for any city.

At night just stay in the casino's and on the board walk. There is really no other reason to go anywhere else.

I've never felt scared in AC. But I grew up in Brooklyn in the 80's and 90's so I guess I am used to it.

It's not like PA and their new table games is going to overshadow AC.

About the Taj - Security has ramped up since the recent murder and the Chairman Tower is very nice. Depending on what you like in a room the Chairman Tower is arguably as nice or better than anything else in AC.

If you are familiar with Brighton, England you can form a pretty good picture of what AC is. Some nice places, some rundown areas and some scary areas.

I've travelled to 21 countries and 23 US states and you can put me in the group that says AC is nowhere near as dangerous as some here like to make it out to be. If the sight of some poor people, drug users or prostitues in a casino city is a turnoff or frightens you and your wife then AC is not for you. But I've been going to AC regulary since the casinos opened in the 1970s and I've never once been accosted or felt threatened. Stick to the boardwalk and you'll be fine.