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The Steel Pier, directly in front of the Taj Mahal casino, was the site of the famous
high-diving horse that plunged into the Atlantic before crowds of spectators. Today it's a
collection of amusement rides, games of chance, candy stands and a go-kart track.
Garden Pier; 10am-5pm)
provides a quirky look at AC's past. At the time of re-
search it was closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy, but was expected to reopen.
Sleeping & Eating
A handful of motor inns and cheap motels line Pacific Ave, a block inland from the
boardwalk. Most of the big boardwalk hotel casinos offer extremely reduced rates mid-
week out of season (September to May). Some of the best in-casino dining is to be had at
the Borgata. Good (and more affordable) food can be found in the 'real' part of down-
town and in nearby Ventnor and Margate.
Chelsea
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$
( 800-548-3030;
www.thechelsea-ac.com
; 111 S Chelsea Ave; r from $80; )
Non-
casino, trendy with art-deco-style furnishings. Rooms in the attached annex are less ex-
pensive. Also houses a retro diner, steakhouse and cabana club.
Revel AC
RESORT$$$
( 609-572-6488;
www.revelresorts.com
; 500 Boardwalk; r from $160; )
This
47-story $2.4 billion newcomer occupies a relatively isolated spot at the far northern end
of the AC boardwalk; with a big beach in front - all rooms have ocean views. The Revel
has all the bells and whistles you'd expect plus a concert hall and 12 restaurants, includ-
ing a Mexican food truck parked indoors.
Kelsey & Kim's Café
BARBECUE$
(201 Melrose Ave; mains $9; 7am-10pm)
Excellent Southern comfort food like fried whit-
ing, pulled BBQ beef brisket sandwich and fried chicken.
Angelo's Fairmount Tavern
ITALIAN$
(2300 Fairmount Ave; mains $7; 11:30am-3pm & 5-10pm)
Angelo's Fairmount Tavern is a
beloved family-owned Italian restaurant. The outdoor patio makes a nice spot to take in
the sunset and have a pint and a burger.
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