ATLANTIC CITY’S FREE EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS

            ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, May 18, 2009 – While the economy may be tough on travelers’ wallets, Atlantic City (www.atlanticcitynj.com) is offering relief with numerous attractions and sites that are free of charge this summer. Visitors strolling along the country’s first established Boardwalk in the city that’s “Always Turned On” will come across museums, concerts and attractions allowing them to experience the sites and sounds of Atlantic City without breaking the bank.

            “Part of what makes Atlantic City such an affordable destination is the number of free activities and attractions available to travelers,” said Jeff Vasser, president of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. “In today’s economic climate, Atlantic City is working hard to provide a great opportunity for folks to find real value in their visit. We want people to enjoy our hotels, casinos, spas and restaurants, but we also want them to take advantage of all the free offerings, not the least of which is our incredible beach and seaside location. That is something that other gaming destinations simply can’t offer and may be the greatest value of all.”

            Free events and attractions available to visitors to Atlantic City include:

            Atlantic City Beaches – Travelers to Atlantic City this summer will be able to take advantage of miles of wide sandy beaches with the rare perk of no entry fee as well as the famed Boardwalk, the first of its kind in America. Guests can take early-morning bike rides from 6:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. daily. Free entertainment can also be enjoyed at ten different locations along the Boardwalk as entertainers perform on platforms between the dunes and the Boardwalk.

            Other beach and Boardwalk activities include The Bikini Beach Bar at Bally’s which hosts fashion shows every Friday featuring summer fashions from Atlantic City Outlets – The Walk from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., May 29-September 11. Beach goers can get a free preview of the season’s latest fashions available at discounted prices. Bally’s is also hosting a free summer kickoff concert on May 24^th featuring Jefferson Starship in the historic Dennis Courtyard. The concert begins at 5:00 p.m.

            The Great American Volleyball Atlantic City Open will take place on June 6-7, 2009 on the beach in front of Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino next to the Trump Plaza Beach Bar. Admission is free for all spectators. Tournaments begin at approximately 9:00 a.m. each day. For more information or to pre-register, visit the Great American Volleyball Web site at www.greatamericanvolleyball.com.

            Chicken Bone Beach Annual Jazz on the Beach Concert Series will take place Thursdays, starting July 2 and continue through the end of August. Guests can relax to cool jazz against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean free of charge. The series will feature some of the most renowned and recorded jazz artists and provide a venue for emerging and established local artists as opening acts. The Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Concert series takes place from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The “Night Under the Stars” concert series features musical acts every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the summer starting on Monday, July 6 at 8:00 p.m. Both concert series’ are free of charge and take place at Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

            “Thunder Over the Boardwalk” The Seventh Annual Atlantic City Airshow, presented by Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The destination’s signature summer event will include air performances and demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Nights taking place on August 19, 2009.

            The Show at the Pier Shops at Caesars is the world's largest indoor fountain matrix of 150 individually controlled fountain nozzles, a 19,000 gallon reflecting pool, 179 LED and intelligent lighting fixtures, which create illuminated water effects and state-of-the-art audio technology. A $7 million dollar water, light and sound display at The Pier Shops at Caesars, "The Show" is a six-minute multi-sensory presentation complimentary to the public and runs every hour on the hour. Located on the Boardwalk level at the ocean end of the building, the 360-degree fountain show can be enjoyed from all three floors of The Pier Shops. For more information visit www.thepiershopsatcaesars.com.              

          Visitors looking for an educational and cultural experience can learn about the history of New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse at the Absecon Lighthouse museum located on the first floor of New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse. While a small fee is charged for climbing to the top, visitors can learn about the history of New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse at the museum free of charge. For more information visit www.abseconlighthouse.org.

          Resorts Atlantic City is launching the Boogie Nights Rock & Pop Art Gallery on Saturday, May 30. Visitors to the Rock & Pop Art Gallery will enjoy music from the era of art displayed. The gallery will feature the art of Mark Weiss every Saturday night through June 27 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. The public is invited to see Weiss' never before seen out takes from his infamous Bon Jovi album cover, "Slippery When Wet," along with other early works. The gallery will then feature the art from the Classic Rock Art Gallery[Back to Press Releases Main]