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Creating New Traditions In Atlantic City
By Susan Ferrier Freelance Travel Writer
What is a tradition? Merriam-Webster calls it “an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior.” But every custom started as a one-off. That’s one of the wonderful things about tradition. There is always room for a new one. Therefore, once the family has finished the Thanksgiving Thursday stuffing (pun intended), why not create a new tradition of a multigenerational family three-day weekend in Atlantic City? Before dismissing the idea and saying, “Atlantic City is a casino town centered around adult activity,” perhaps it is time to rethink that notion. This may have been true 20 years ago or even 10 years ago. -26- | ExtendedWeekendGetaways ~ November, 2023
But in the past half-decade, this casino town has started to shift to a more family-friendly destination. Today, families can find something in this seaside town that every member can enjoy. If a tradition for your family is to shop in brick-and-mortar stores on Black Friday, there is no reason to ditch that. While in Atlantic City, head to the Tanger Outlet. Formerly The Walk, the mall features more than 75 stores including name brands such as Coach, GAP, and Timberland, plus Bass Pro Shop. Adjacent to the outlets you will find the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, a collection of art galleries, museums, studios, and shops. A
visit to the Arts Garage is sure to reveal the perfect unique gift for that hard to buy for person on your holiday shopping list. Plan to stay at the family-friendly Showboat Hotel. This former casino not only offers accommodations suited to families, but also has enough entertainment options under one roof to keep the entire clan happy and having fun. This full-scale entertainment complex provides activities both adults and kids will love. Without ever stepping outdoors, enjoy GoKarts, roller skating, a rock climbing wall, a mini-bowling alley, miniature golf, and more. Additionally, the Showboat is home to the Lucky Snake Arcade which has
