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elcome to Atlantic City. Your attendees can loosen their ties, let down their hair, put on their walking shoes or flip-flops,

and embark on a fun-filled stay. When the confer- ence day is done, they can try their luck at the many casino table games and slot machines, enjoy great outlet shopping, take in a show, dine at one of many gourmet restaurants, stroll on the world- famous Boardwalk, or just relax on the beach. Atlantic City is alive and growing with new and

exciting projects. This past May, Resorts debuted a $35-million entertainment venue that includes the 400-seat Margaritaville Café, beachside Land Shark Bar & Grill, and Five O’Clock Somewhere Bar. Tropicana is adding exciting entertainment options this summer with Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse Sports & Raw Bar, Tony Luke’s famous Philly cheesesteaks, and Boogie Nights, the ulti- mate ’70s and ’80s dance club. Located less than a mile from the Boardwalk,

the Atlantic City Convention Center is a state- of-the-art, modern facility that is perfect for meetings and trade shows of all sizes, complete with five exhibit halls and 486,600 square feet of contiguous exhibit space.

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Streetscape Atlantic City will once again celebrate the birth of the United States in style on July 4 along the Boardwalk. State-of-the-art pyrotechnics will light up the night skies above the city in a spectacular show for everyone to enjoy.

1 The Boardwalk convn.org/ac-the-boardwalk

The legendary Atlantic City Boardwalk, the first incarnation of which was built in

1870, was originally constructed to help adjacent hotels keep sand out of their lobbies. Over the years, the Boardwalk has grown to its current length of 5.5 miles. The Boardwalk is also home to many novelty shops, eateries, and beach bars, and hosts dozens of seasonal activities, including concerts, parades, and special events.

Sensational Attractions The world-famous Boardwalk, beaches, dining, shopping, and casinos make Atlantic City one of the top convention destinations for combining fun with meeting business.

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