Atlantic City’s Free Events And Attractions

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, May 28, 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.

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.

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The Atlantic City Hilton Beach Bar offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation, including private cabanas and live entertainment July 3 through Labor Day.

The Trump Plaza Beach Bar, named one of the Top 21 Sexiest Beach Bars by the Travel Channel provides live music and giveaways. Open weekends until June 12, then seven days a week.

Caesars Classic Cinema – Movies from 1979 on the Beach. Every Thursday in June at 8 p.m., in celebration of their 30^th anniversary, Caesars Atlantic City will feature an award-winning film celebrating the most memorable characters from 1979. On June 4 the movie is Kramer vs. Kramer. The June 11 movie is Being There. The June 18 film is All that Jazz. And on June 25, Rocky II will be shown. Movies are shown on the beach and admission is free.

The Deck at Trump Marina offers the fun, breathtaking views and fresh air of a beach bar without getting sand between your toes. Enjoy live entertainment every weekend in May and June, then nightly beginning with “Fakefest” when it returns Friday-Sunday, June 26-28. No ticket is needed.

·         Friday, June 26: All Things Dookie and 2U, beginning at 7 p.m.

·         Saturday, June 27: Runaway, B Streets and Live Wire, beginning at 3:10 p.m.

·         Sunday, June 28: Parrot Beach, Separate Ways, and Invisible Sun, beginning

at 2:30 p.m.

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 act
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