Showboat Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, 2006

Atlantic City, Aug. 2006


In honor of my friend Lisa's birthday, she, her sisters and I took a day-trip to Atlantic City, NJ, on one of the most perfect days (weather-wise) in August, 2006. We strolled down the Boardwalk from Showboat to the Tropicana. These photos are a visual momento of the great time we had.

Showboat Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, 2006

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The Showboat Hotel & Casino is a New Orleans themed casino in Atlantic City. The casino is owned by Harrah's Entertainment. It is the first casino (lined up) on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The hoel contains a brand new House of Blues ready for Atlantic City. The hotel consists of eight restaurants including the Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Company, Mansion Cafe, French Quarter Buffet,and more. In May 2003, the Showboat made a new 544- room, $9 million dollar tower. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showboat_Casino,_Atlantic_City

Stained Glass from the Escalator in Showboat Hotel…

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The Showboat Hotel & Casino is a New Orleans themed casino in Atlantic City. The casino is owned by Harrah's Entertainment. It is the first casino (lined up) on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The hoel contains a brand new House of Blues ready for Atlantic City. The hotel consists of eight restaurants including the Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Company, Mansion Cafe, French Quarter Buffet,and more. In May 2003, the Showboat made a new 544- room, $9 million dollar tower. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showboat_Casino,_Atlantic_City

Mardi Gras Chandelier in the Showboat Hotel and Ca…

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The Showboat Hotel & Casino is a New Orleans themed casino in Atlantic City. The casino is owned by Harrah's Entertainment. It is the first casino (lined up) on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The hoel contains a brand new House of Blues ready for Atlantic City. The hotel consists of eight restaurants including the Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Company, Mansion Cafe, French Quarter Buffet,and more. In May 2003, the Showboat made a new 544- room, $9 million dollar tower. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showboat_Casino,_Atlantic_City

Glowing Heart Inside Showboat Hotel and Casino in…

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The Showboat Hotel & Casino is a New Orleans themed casino in Atlantic City. The casino is owned by Harrah's Entertainment. It is the first casino (lined up) on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The hoel contains a brand new House of Blues ready for Atlantic City. The hotel consists of eight restaurants including the Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Company, Mansion Cafe, French Quarter Buffet,and more. In May 2003, the Showboat made a new 544- room, $9 million dollar tower. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showboat_Casino,_Atlantic_City

Neon Sign Inside Showboat Hotel and Casino in Atla…

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The Showboat Hotel & Casino is a New Orleans themed casino in Atlantic City. The casino is owned by Harrah's Entertainment. It is the first casino (lined up) on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The hoel contains a brand new House of Blues ready for Atlantic City. The hotel consists of eight restaurants including the Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Company, Mansion Cafe, French Quarter Buffet,and more. In May 2003, the Showboat made a new 544- room, $9 million dollar tower. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showboat_Casino,_Atlantic_City

The Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino from the Boardwalk…

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The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has the second largest poker room in Atlantic City. It is curently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. Donald Trump had owned the casino as majority owner of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004. The opulent hotel features fine carpets, chandeliers and works of art. The casino is one of Trump's three casino properties, all located in Atlantic City. The United States Poker Championship is held there annually. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Taj_Mahal_Casino_Resort

The Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino from the Boardwalk…

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The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has the second largest poker room in Atlantic City. It is curently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. Donald Trump had owned the casino as majority owner of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004. The opulent hotel features fine carpets, chandeliers and works of art. The casino is one of Trump's three casino properties, all located in Atlantic City. The United States Poker Championship is held there annually. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Taj_Mahal_Casino_Resort

The Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino from the Boardwalk…

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The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has the second largest poker room in Atlantic City. It is curently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. Donald Trump had owned the casino as majority owner of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004. The opulent hotel features fine carpets, chandeliers and works of art. The casino is one of Trump's three casino properties, all located in Atlantic City. The United States Poker Championship is held there annually. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Taj_Mahal_Casino_Resort

The Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino from the Boardwalk…

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The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has the second largest poker room in Atlantic City. It is curently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. Donald Trump had owned the casino as majority owner of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004. The opulent hotel features fine carpets, chandeliers and works of art. The casino is one of Trump's three casino properties, all located in Atlantic City. The United States Poker Championship is held there annually. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Taj_Mahal_Casino_Resort

The Taj Mahal and Showboat Hotels from the Boardwa…

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Behind the opulent Trump Taj Mahal Hotel is the sloping facade of the Showboat Hotel. The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has the second largest poker room in Atlantic City. It is curently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. Donald Trump had owned the casino as majority owner of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004. The opulent hotel features fine carpets, chandeliers and works of art. The casino is one of Trump's three casino properties, all located in Atlantic City. The United States Poker Championship is held there annually. Text (apart from the first paragraph) from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Taj_Mahal_Casino_Resort

Elephant on the Boardwalk in Front of the Taj Maha…

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The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has the second largest poker room in Atlantic City. It is curently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. Donald Trump had owned the casino as majority owner of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004. The opulent hotel features fine carpets, chandeliers and works of art. The casino is one of Trump's three casino properties, all located in Atlantic City. The United States Poker Championship is held there annually. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Taj_Mahal_Casino_Resort

Crystal Chandeliers in the Taj Mahal Hotel and Cas…

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The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has the second largest poker room in Atlantic City. It is curently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. Donald Trump had owned the casino as majority owner of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004. The opulent hotel features fine carpets, chandeliers and works of art. The casino is one of Trump's three casino properties, all located in Atlantic City. The United States Poker Championship is held there annually. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Taj_Mahal_Casino_Resort

Crystal Chandelier in the Taj Mahal Hotel and Casi…

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The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has the second largest poker room in Atlantic City. It is curently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. Donald Trump had owned the casino as majority owner of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004. The opulent hotel features fine carpets, chandeliers and works of art. The casino is one of Trump's three casino properties, all located in Atlantic City. The United States Poker Championship is held there annually. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Taj_Mahal_Casino_Resort

The Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, A…

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The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has the second largest poker room in Atlantic City. It is curently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. Donald Trump had owned the casino as majority owner of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004. The opulent hotel features fine carpets, chandeliers and works of art. The casino is one of Trump's three casino properties, all located in Atlantic City. The United States Poker Championship is held there annually. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Taj_Mahal_Casino_Resort

Ice Cream Stand on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City,…

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Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 40,517. It is a resort community located on Absecon Island, off the Atlantic Ocean coast of New Jersey. Other municipalities on the island are Ventnor City, Margate City, and Longport. The main route onto the island containing Atlantic City is the Atlantic City Expressway. Atlantic City has always been primarily a resort town. Its location in South Jersey, hugging the Atlantic Ocean between marshlands and islands, presented itself as prime real estate for developers. The city was incorporated in 1854, the same year in which train service began, linking this remote parcel of land with the more populated, urban centers of New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Atlantic City became a popular beach destination because of its proximity to Philadelphia. In 1870 the first boardwalk was built along a portion of the beach to help hotel owners keep sand out of their lobbies. The idea caught on, and the boardwalk was expanded and modified several times in the following years. Today, it is several miles (kilometers) long and sixty feet (twenty meters) wide, reinforced with steel and concrete. It is now the world's longest boardwalk. The city hosted the 1964 Democratic National Convention which nominated Lyndon Johnson for President and Hubert Humphrey as Vice President. The ticket won in a landslide that November. The convention and the press coverage it generated, however, cast a harsh light on Atlantic City, which by then was in the midst of a long period of economic decline. Although a small city, it had been plagued with many large city problems, especially poverty and crime. The neighborhood known as the "inlet" was particularly impoverished. In an effort at revitalizing the city, New Jersey voters in 1976 approved casino gambling for the city of Atlantic City. Resorts International became the first legal casino in the eastern United States when it opened on May 26, 1978. Other casinos were soon added along the boardwalk and later in the marina district for a total of twelve today. The introduction of gambling did not, however, quickly eliminate many of the urban problems that plagued Atlantic City. Many have argued that it only served to magnify those problems, as evidenced in the stark contrast between tourism-intensive areas and the adjacent impoverished working-class neighborhoods. Drug-infested tenements in poor condition stand directly beside multi-billion dollar casino hotels along the ocean in some locations. In addition, Atlantic City has played second-fiddle to Las Vegas, Nevada, as a gambling mecca in the United States. On July 3, 2003, Atlantic City's newest casino, The Borgata, opened with much success. Another major attraction is the oldest remaining Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium in the world. It is also Ripley's most famous odditorium. Atlantic City is home to New Jersey's first wind farm. The Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm consists of five 1.5 MW turbine towers, each almost 400 feet (120 meters) high. Gambling was stopped for the first time since 1978 at 8:00 a.m. on July 5, 2006, during the 2006 New Jersey State Government Shutdown mandated by Governor Jon Corzine. The casinos reopened at 7:00 p.m. on July 8, 2006. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey

Beach & the Steel (Amusement) Pier From the Boardw…

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Steel Pier 1000 Boardwalk Atlantic City , NJ 08401 Family entertainment with rides for kids of all ages on the great wooden way in the Queen of Resorts: Atlantic City. RIDES Big Truck Bumper Cars Crazy Mouse Disco Double Decker Carousel Dragon Jets Flip N Fly Trampolines Giant Slide Grand Prix Go Karts Jump Cycles Kiddie Coaster Kiddie Go-Karts Pumpkin Wheel Soft Play Area Log Flume Helicopter Tour Rocket Rock-n-Roll Tilt-A-Whirl Wet Boats Mini-Rocket Climbing Wall Ferris Wheel Text from: www.atlanticcitynj.com/DirectoryCliDetails.asp?CliID=1596... and www.steelpier.com/

Beach & the Steel (Amusement) Pier From the Boardw…

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Steel Pier 1000 Boardwalk Atlantic City , NJ 08401 Family entertainment with rides for kids of all ages on the great wooden way in the Queen of Resorts: Atlantic City. RIDES Big Truck Bumper Cars Crazy Mouse Disco Double Decker Carousel Dragon Jets Flip N Fly Trampolines Giant Slide Grand Prix Go Karts Jump Cycles Kiddie Coaster Kiddie Go-Karts Pumpkin Wheel Soft Play Area Log Flume Helicopter Tour Rocket Rock-n-Roll Tilt-A-Whirl Wet Boats Mini-Rocket Climbing Wall Ferris Wheel Text from: www.atlanticcitynj.com/DirectoryCliDetails.asp?CliID=1596... and www.steelpier.com/

Johnny Rockets Sign on the Boardwalk in Atlantic C…

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Slick back your hair or slip on your poodle skirt - Johnny Rockets is here! Mustard, ketchup and a feshly cooked patty. The Atlantic City Boardwalk is now the home of the original hamburger. Johnny Rockets brings the '50s malt shop back to the future. You can sit on a fountain stool or get Boardwalk-front takeout. Don't forget a handful of napkins. Johnny Rockets serves juicy hamburgers, crisp American fries, freshly baked apple pies and frosty milkshakes in a friendly atmosphere, complete with table-top jukeboxes that play classic crooners for a nickel. Text from: www.harrahs.com/casinos/ballys-atlantic-city/restaurants-...

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