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Atlantic City is as close to Vegas as you can get on the East Coast. Between the massive, luxurious Atlantic City hotels, the gambling, a vast array of restaurants, shopping, the boardwalk, and the miles of sandy beaches, it could be one of the best vacation spots around.
The ocean front city has plenty of water sports available, abundant night life, not to mention the many shops and cafs of the world renowned boardwalk. Atlantic City has experience a rebirth over the last decade, and can once again be considered a great getaway.
Cape May
As early as the 1800s, people have visited the resort town of Cape May. During this time, many one of a kind cottages and homes were built along the shore. Today, those homes and cottages retain much of their original, rustic charm, giving the town a wonderfully historic feel. Residents have worked hard to restore many of the building to their original Victorian style, and seeing the businesses and homes of the area can be like stepping back in time.
Even though the town maintains the small town feel, it has much to offer visitors. Besides the beaches and water sports, there are plenty of shops and unique restaurants to keep visitors occupied during their stay, making it as popular a peaceful getaway as it was in years past.
Ocean City
Ocean City might be the perfect mixture of the peaceful retreat and the exciting, entertaining escape. While the town has plenty of nightlife and amusements, it also offers quiet and serene areas for escape. Visitors will easily find something to entertain them at any hour, as the town has a variety of activities.
For the family, the location offers all the beaches and water activities, but it also has a wide variety of family fun amusements. Charter boats are available for family excursions, and certain areas of the town have an amusement park feel to them, with arcades, mini golf, thrilling rides, and water parks. The boardwalk itself has plenty to offer visitors, including specialty treats and shopping.
The options you have for escaping for the weekend in New Jersey are plentiful. Whether its a quiet, peaceful few days you can spend in Cape May, the more exciting and high energy atmosphere of Atlantic City, or the combination of the two youll find in Ocean City, there is something for every taste. All three have access to miles of sandy Atlantic beaches and the surrounding beauty of New Jersey, as well as plenty of amusements to keep visitors happy.
