Atlantic City Press Release

The city that’s “Always Turned On” heats up the holiday season with gift suggestions to please both the naughty and nice. Those who make Atlantic City their one-stop-shop for the holidays can also take advantage of the city’s value-added packages, holiday entertainment and events to reward themselves this season.

Holiday Shopping/Gift Ideas

Atlantic City Restaurant Week Gift Certificates

Gift certificates are now available for Atlantic City’s Second Annual Restaurant Week, February 28 - March 6, 2010. Over 70 restaurants will offer specially priced menus for lunch at $15.10 and dinner at $33.10. Gift certificates can be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall Information Center, The Expressway Information Center, by phone at 1-888-AC-Visit or online at www.acrestaurantweek.com/gift_certificates.aspx.

Tropicana Gift Certificate Incentives

Beginning November 23 for a limited time, guests who purchase a $100 Cuba Libre gift card will receive an additional $25 gift card for free. This promotion ends December 31, 2009. Gift certificates are valid December 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010. Guests who purchase a $250 gift card for The Palm will receive an additional $50 gift card which can be redeemed January 1 -April 30, 2010. For more information, visit http://www.tropicana.net.

Atlantic City Gifts

At some of Atlantic City’s most popular attractions like Absecon Lighthouse (http://www.abseconlighthouse.org), the Atlantic City Aquarium (http://www.acaquarium.com) and Lucy the Elephant (http://www.lucytheelephant.org), visitors can purchase gifts distinctive to the east coast shore destination such as books about AC’s rich history. At the Boardwalk’s candy shops including James’, Fralinger's and Steel’s Fudge, guests can purchase authentic salt water taffy.

Atlantic City Outlets The Walk

The Walk is Atlantic City’s 455,000 square foot retail, dining and entertainment district branching out from Michigan Avenue in Atlantic City. Blocks of brand name retail outlets offer a number of holiday shopping options including Coach, Polo, Nautica, Levi’s, Oshkosh B’Gosh, H&M and more. For more information, visit http://www.acoutlets.com.

The Pier Shops at Caesars

The Pier Shops is an upscale retail and dining complex that spans out over the Atlantic Ocean providing guests with sweeping ocean, beach and Boardwalk views of Atlantic City. More than 90 retailers and restaurants are included, such as Apple, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Buddakan and more. While shopping, visitors can also enjoy The Water Show; a spectacular water, light and sound show every hour on the hour. For more information, visit http://www.thepiershopsatcaesars.com.

Winter Getaways

Tropicana’s Holiday Package

Tropicana’s special holiday offer includes an overnight stay, two show tickets to see Miracle on 34^th Street and a $40 credit to be used for dining or shopping. The holiday package is $89 per room and valid Sunday – Wednesday, from November 14 through December 19. Use code THolly when booking online or at 1-800-THE-TROP. Rate does not include 14 percent tax or $10 per night occupancy fee. For more information, visit http://www.tropicana.net.

"Cirque Dreams Holidaze" Package at Trump Taj Mahal

The Trump Taj Mahal "Cirque Dreams Holidaze" Package includes two complimentary tickets for "Cirque Dreams Holidaze" show($50 value) and overnight accommodations. Midweek prices start at $150 per room; Friday and Saturday rates start at $310. For more information, call 609-449-1000 or visit http://www.trumptaj.com.

“Rock N Roll New Year” Package at Showboat

Showboat’s “Rock-N-Roll New Year” package includes an overnight stay in a Deluxe room or House of Blues Suite, access to the Foundation Room, complimentary concierge service and bottle of champagne and two general admission tickets to see OAR. Package rates start at $799 per room for Deluxe Room and $999 per room for the suite upgrade. For more information, visit http://www.showboatac.com.

Events

Tropicana’s Tree Lighting, November 11

The tree lighting will take place in the Fiesta Plaza on November 11 at 1:30 p.m. and will feature a culinary sampling from Carmine’s and a guest appearance by Santa Claus. The holiday light show runs through December 31. For more information, visit http://www.tropicana.net.

2009 Legends Classic Basketball, November 27-28

Michigan State, Rutgers, Florida and UMass have been announced as the four regional hosts for the 2009 Legends Classic at Boardwalk Hall. The tournament will tip-off with Regional Round games November 18-22 and conclude with the four host schools automatically advancing to the Championship Rounds on November 27 and 28. Admission is $10, $25, $50 and $125. For more information, visit http://www.boardwalkhall.com.

Atlantic City Christmas Parade, November 28

This free event will start at 12:00 p.m. on November 28 at Rhode Island Avenue and proceed down to Michigan Avenue. The parade will conclude at "The Walk" where Santa Claus will greet the crowd. For more information, visit http://www.cityofatlanticcity.org.

Running of the Santas, December 12

The Running of the Santas will be held at Tropicana on December 12 and will feature specials at Firewaters, Hooters, A Dam Good Sports Bar, Planet Rose and The Comedy Stop. The official run will start at 10:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.tropicana.net.

Entertainment

Disney’s A Christmas Carol at Tropicana

Tropicana’s IMAX Theatre will begin showing Disney’s: A Christmas Carol starting November 6. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets and for more information on upcoming show times, visit http://www.tropicana.net.

Miracle on 34^th Street – The Musical, November 14-December 19

The Tropicana Showroom is featuring Miracle on 34^th Street on select dates from November 14 – December 19. Tickets are priced at $25 and can be purchased on http://www.tropicana.net.

Beach Boys, November 27-28

Tropicana Showroom will host the Beach Boys for two nights on November 27 and 28. Tickets can be purchased for $25-$45. For tickets and show times, visit http://www.tropicana.net.

Brian Setzer Orchestra at Trump Taj Mahal, November 28

The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort will host Brian Setzer and his 18-piece big band orchestra when they perform their 7^th Annual Christmas Rocks! Showtime is 8:00 p.m. and tickets are $49.50-$69.50. For more information, visit http://www.trumptaj.com.

Charlie Prose Christmas Show with special guest David Grayson, Dec. 4-6

Charlie Prose Christmas Show with special guest David Grayson will be in the Theater at Trump Plaza December 4-6, 2009. Show time on Friday is 9:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $35.For more information visit http://www.trumpplaza.com.

Spirit of Christmas at Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, Dec. 8-20

This holiday variety show features musical performances to holiday favorites. Tickets are $25. For show times, visit http://www.hiltonac.com.

Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker, December 11-12

The Atlantic City Ballet will perform The Nutcracker at the Stockton Performing Arts Center on December 11 at 7:00 p.m. and December 12 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 for Orchestra, $20 for Mezzanine, $30 for Senior Orchestra, $15 for Senior Mezzanine and $10 for children. For more information, call 609-652-9000 or visit www.stockton.edu/pac.

Jimmy Eat World New Year’s Eve Performance, December 31

Jimmy Eat World will perform on New Year’s Eve at Harrah’s. Showtime is 10:00 p.m. and tickets are $65. For more information, call 609-441-5786 or visit http://www.harrahsresort.com.

David Gray New Years Eve Performance, December 31

David Gray will perform on New Year’s Eve at Caesars Atlantic City Circus Maximus Theater. The show begins at 11:00 p.m. and tickets are $65, $85 and $115. For more information, visit http://www.caesarsac.com.

The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority serves as the destination's principal marketing arm, stimulating economic growth through convention, business and leisure tourism development. The Authority oversees the management of the Atlantic City Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall on behalf of its parent agency, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. For complete Atlantic City information, visit www.atlanticcitynj.com