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Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County, east of Vineland between Ocean City and Absecon along Highway 9 on the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated between Great Egg Harbor Inlet and Absecon Inlet.

Atlantic City is one of the largest gambling and convention seaside resorts in the world. It is built on Absecon Beach, an island about 10 miles long and three quarters of a mile wide. The city is famous for its boardwalk, stretching seven miles along the Atlantic. The first boardwalk was completed in 1870. Atlantic City is part of the Atlantic-Cape May, New Jersey metro area.

Trivia: Local street names have become famous by their presence on the Monopoly game board. Local foods include saltwater taffy. Locals are known as Atlantic Cityites. This was the filming location for the 2001 movie, "Ocean's Eleven".

An interesting visit: Absecon Lighthouse

Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival | Midtown Bala Hotel |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Tun Tavern Restaurant & Brewery | Atlantic City Medical Center |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Claridge Casino | Days Inn Atlantic City-Pleasantville |

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12/04 Coming to The area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.