Atlantic City vs Las Vegas

At one point, I thought about permanent residency in Las Vegas back in 2013 because I had been there 7 times in 13 months. From multiple bachelorette parties to work trade shows, I am lucky I  survived and made it out only a few dollars short of what I went with. 

When you live in New Jersey, visiting Atlantic City is as easy as hoping on the Garden State Parkway and being at the boardwalk in under an hour and 20 minutes. I've been so many times, that I have actually lost track of the number of visits. 

Casinos on the boardwalk vs Casinos on the strip and what the actual difference is. I will say this, even if you are not a big gambler there is still plenty to do in both locations. With that said, here are my big takeaways from each location. 

Atlantic City is located in New Jersey and is known for their iconic boardwalk, wide open beaches and casinos. A popular summer destination for families, couples, and bachelor/bachelorette parties makes for a great visit. You can visit The Steel Pier, Dine at 5 Star Seafood & Steakhouses, catch a show and gamble to your hearts content. The nightlife scene includes bars & clubs, live music and 24 hour eats. 

Beside Harrah's & Borgata the rest of the casino hotels are located on the boardwalk therefore you won't need a car once you arrive. With easy access from Atlantic City Airport unless you are planning to explore other areas of New Jersey than I would recommend renting a car. I've stayed at Hard Rock, Harrah's, Caesars & Tropicana with Hard Rock, being not only new, but also my favorite. The location is perfect near the end of the boardwalk right across from Steel Pier. 

The Las Vegas Strip a party 24/7. From the nightlife to the fine dining to the extravagant shows, there is something for everyone. One minute you are gambling and the next you are watching a magic show. With more hotels, comes finer dining options along with wonderful entertainment. 

The Fountains at Bellagio, the iconic show is something everyone should see and experience in person. The views from hotel rooms are something else, when you are in Las Vegas. 

Not only do you have the Strip you also have Freemont St. in downtown Las Vegas which is one of my favorite spots. 10 minutes off the Strip and you can be at the Red Rocks. Talk about sensory overload and Las Vegas will do that for you. 

Both locations offer so much and a variety of experiences; that you cannot go wrong with either location for your next trip. 

XoXo,

Tracy