Budget accom in AC - Is it worth a visit?

Hey :)

Currently i am starting to plan a backpacking trip around the US for 6-8 weeks relying on public transport (i%26#39;ve already heard its going to be hard!) and wondered if Atlantic City is worth a visit.

Basically, we will be going to Las Vegas later on so should we miss Atlantic City if we%26#39;re going there? Are there budget accommodations and is there a greyhound station that links to the main tourist spots??

Thanks for any help!

Budget accom in AC - Is it worth a visit?

AC is certainly worth a visit. Unfortunately, if you%26#39;re planning your trip for the summer months you%26#39;ll be hard pressed to find anything resembling ';budget'; accomodations on the upper east coast.

However, AC is an easy ';day trip'; from either Philadelphia or NYC. There are a number of bus lines that run to/from both cities. In addition, New Jersey Transit runs trains to/from Philadelphia and there is a new ';ACES'; train on weekends from NYC.

Consider making Philly your good base of operations for this part of the US - both for it%26#39;s historic importance and as a convenient transportation center.

Budget accom in AC - Is it worth a visit?

I%26#39;d miss Atlantic City since your going to Vegas later.

It really depends on why you are planning to visit AC. If you%26#39;re coming strictly to gamble, then save it for Vegas. But if you want to experience a different part of America, AC is definitely worth a visit, as is the entire Jersey shore. About the only thing it has in common with Vegas is gambling (socio/economic problems aside). There are several lively casinos, a unique boardwalk, and the beautiful beach and ocean. Shopping is available for all budgets, there are tons of restaurants in every price range, clubs from dumpy to ultra, and entertainment galore. It%26#39;s quite easy to get to AC from NY or Philly, and there are even bus trips that will refund some of the fare in slot cash or other comps. If you want to spend a night, come during mid-week when room rates are the cheapest. If you plan ahead you can get some really good prices on casino hotels; Bally%26#39;s was recently around $20 per night in the off-season. If you can swing it, you should definitely plan to visit; just don%26#39;t come expecting it to be anything like Vegas.

Cheers,

LuvBreezes