Travelling

So this is the first time you have step foot in Atlantic City and you want to know which casinos to visit and play in. On your first trip to Atlantic City there is so much to do and so much to see it is hard to decide where to spend your time. Additionally, you can find all about these restaurants on daytoto.com and decide for yourself what suits you the best. I will try to help make this decision easier by giving you some insight into what in my opinion are the top five casinos to visit in Atlantic City these reviews are based on my personal experiences.

1. Borgota

This is the newest casino in Atlantic City and by far much superior to the other casinos that are there. If I only had enough time to visit one casino this would be the place I would go. It is not only a great place for gambling but also has some very nice dining places. Some of the great places to eat are Wolfgang Puck American Grille, SeaBlue, and Bobby Flay Steak these places can be quite pricey though. Less expensive places for a meal include Bread and Butter, Roma and the Borgata Buffet which also serves very good food. If you do not feel like gambling all night the casino also has two great nightclubs mur.mur and another night clubs called MIXX. The rewards programs they have at playing at their casino are quite good and you do not need to spend a lot of money to earn rewards. Sometimes they even give you a room upgrade when you get a free room that happened to me. They also have the largest if the nicest looking poker room in Atlantic City with the newest playing chips. The downside of this casino is that the minimum for the table games are a little higher on certain days and time. This casino has an older crowd usually mid 20’s and up; also they have the best waitresses in all of Atlantic City and when you go there you will see why.

2. Harrah’s

Harrah’s I think is the second-best place to go if you are visiting Atlantic City for the first time. This is especially true if you are not a gambling person and just want to go there to the party because they have one of the if not the best clubs called The Pool which throws a party every night in a vacation getaway like atmosphere with an indoor pool. The Pool is also opened during the day for swimming and sunbathing and is also just the right temperature. They have many good places to dine and a buffet which are less pricey than some of the other dining places in other casinos I have been to. The rewards program is pretty good and the best part is you can use their points at any casino owned by Harrah’s gaming; I have friends who got free rooms in Las Vegas for 3 or 4 nights. There are also a lot of stores in this casino for shopping even though I personally have never bought anything from any of those stores.

3. Tropicana

This is my third choice of casinos and resorts I would go to if I were in Atlantic City or had little kids with me and when I say little I mean anyone under age 21. This resort and casino is more family-oriented and are next to the boardwalk which is really nice during the summer with a nice beach and a lot of activities to do besides gambling and drinking. You see a lot of people at this resort with family. In addition inside the casino is also an IMAX theater which shows a lot of really great movies which is another reason why you see a lot of people with family’s coming here. They also have a family-style Italian restaurant called Carmines which I believe is a chain place, and a Cuban food restaurant and bar called Cuban Libre there are also a bunch of other places but those are the only two places I ate at. The nightlife although I did not think that their clubs were as lavish or great looking they were still fun the Cuban Libre restaurant becomes a night club that plays Latin music which I did not find at any other casino and resort, they also they have the nightclub 32 Degrees, and a sports bar called A Dam Good Sports Bar if you just want to have a drink and check out the scores for some games. The only downside is that the rewards program for this casino is not that great I have not received a single comp from this casino, but in their defense, I usually only play poker here so there are not as big comp points for that as slots and table games.

4. Caesars

This is your typical casino it is a nice place to gamble there are not a lot of other activities to do here. They have a lot of the amenities that the other newer and bigger casinos have but nothing that really stands out. This is on the list because it is bigger and better than most of the other casinos besides the casinos mentioned earlier on. This would be a casino I would stop by if I had some extra time or wanted a change of scenario or place to gamble at one from the earlier mentioned casinos. This place has a lot of older crowd mostly in their 30’s and up.

5. Bally’s

This place has a similar vibe to Caesars it is not all that amazing but just a place to gamble although the reason I added it is because of the Wild Wild West casino which has lower minimum table games than a lot of the other casinos and a good place to play at if you have a small budget.

Greetings! While many of you who are planning a trip to Las Vegas already have some clue of where you want to visit, there are many favorite places known to most of the locals of Las Vegas that visitors might not be aware of! Since I was born and raised in Las Vegas, it’s safe to assume that I know a few interesting places that most tourists aren’t made privy to that often. A few of the following items are my personal favorite parts of Las Vegas.

Restaurants-

The Main Street Station Buffet:

This buffet is both affordable and has variety! From its samplings of Hawaiian-prepared meat to Southern-style cooking, this old casino’s buffet impressed me with the food offering I got for the money.

MGM Grand-Benihana’s :

While Benihana’s is a pretty well-known restaurant chain, it’s still good! The Las Vegas Benihana’s features a 2-story restaurant with its traditional large table-style grills. For anyone who has not been to Benihana’s before, it is a Japanese restaurant specializing in teppanyaki (that is, to use an iron griddle for cooking) with a fair sushi menu. Generally smaller parties are placed at a table with other groups to maximize the show – you get to watch the chef grill your order right before you! Some even juggle their cooking utensils (and the food!) on occasion.

Non-gambling entertainment: kid friendly!

Have some kids with you? Need a place for them to play while you try your luck at the slots? Perhaps you’re tired of gambling and want to do something else for a bit? Despite what most people think, Las Vegas has no shortage very kid-friendly entertainment. In some states, gambling can be considered as illegal so non-gambling games are made available. Pkv is the software that will support the gambling as well as non-gambling games.

Arcades-

Many themed hotels such as the Luxor (Egyptian theme) and Excalibur (medieval theme) have pretty large arcades. Some hotels even have carnival games and rollercoasters that run THROUGH the hotel!

In addition to arcades, there is even a theme park hidden right on the strip! While flying over, you might have seen a pink glass dome. Better known as the Circus Circus’ AdventureDome, it is a small enclosed theme park featuring a rollercoaster, along with a few other rides. The AdventureDome is a pleasant place to spend the afternoon, and even has its own Laser Tag area.

Shopping-

Many hotels feature their own themed indoor shopping malls. While there are quite a few, some are a bit better known than others.

Caesar’s Palace Forum Shops:

This Roman themed hotel’s shopping mall is one of my favorites. Featuring a digital ride, good restaurants, and unique stores, this is easily a place you can spend a few hours in. In addition to the shopping and food, there is also an indoor show featuring an “Atlantis” storyline that runs many times a day for you to watch.

Local Malls:

The better known local malls are generally referred to as the Boulevard Mall, The Meadows, and the Galleria Mall. If you are just looking for some shopping, there’s no real shortage of that either in Las Vegas. If you are looking for a mall close to your hotel, it’s likely that one of these is a short drive away.

Other interest-

Chinatown:

Yes! Las Vegas has its own Chinatown! While I was surprised to discover that few tourists were aware of this, it definitely is the place to visit for unique dining and culture-themed shopping. While it is not the typical Vegas fare, Chinatown has a special interest of its own.

Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef:

A somewhat new addition to the Vegas strip, Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef features tanks filled with sharks, barracuda, and other “interesting” fish! There is even a clear tunnel that goes through some of the tanks, allowing visitors a close look at the variety of fish and sharks on display.

Hopefully some of these things will pique your interest! While there is a LOT more to Vegas than what I’ve mentioned, hopefully you too will enjoy some of my favorite aspects of the city of Las Vegas.