Instagram- AdamTheWooATW I do realize it’s winter and that has a lot to do with low crowds but is Atlantic City better when it’s warm ? Not talking amount of people just the vibe .
I live about 30 minutes away and we avoid it at all costs. Crime has absolutely skyrocketed in the past 10 years. Sucks, we used to go there all the time. Unfortunately it's gone super downhill. We will occasionally go there for concerts or conventions or the rainforest Cafe haha but basically we get to where we're going and then go straight home lol
As a NJ native, and someone who works in the City, you definitely came during off season. The entire vibe shifts. The streets and boardwalk come to life. As others have mentioned, AC is much more of an "adult" destination, with the majority of entertainment being the casinos and nightlife. You should come back to the shore after Memorial Day, but I'd recommend Ocean City (about 30 mins south of AC) or Wildwood. The boardwalks there have more activities geared towards families and are even busier than AC gets. If you're ever in AC again though, you should try out Tony's Baltimore Grill for some pizza, they have been on Atlantic Ave. since 1927, nearly 100 years. Best pizza in the city, imo.
@@col.cottonhill6655 No one? Try again. Tons of people go "down the Shore" (nobody Says "to the Shore" in NJ) in Winters. I had done that for Years when I was in NJ. Also, there ARE less people not there's.
I was raised in California and moved to NJ fifteen years ago to work at a tv network. I've come to really love NJ and must tell you: come back to the shore during the Summer! AC is an acquired taste-- but visit other (incredible) places Ocean City, Cape May, Spring Lake, Atlantic Highlands, Asbury Park, Red Bank for a truly great waterside experience!
I did the opposite, and moved to California, and it was like when things went from black and white to color in Wizard of Oz. And, I couldn't imagine ever going back to stinky old NJ.
I was born and raised there. I lived there from 1960 to 1996. I went back for my son's wedding 2 years ago and honestly the state that AC is in made me cry. I am SO grateful I lived there in very good times and cherish the memories😮
In the summer, the run down nature of the city is somewhat masked by the greenery, blue skies and crowds that visit. But in winter, the mask comes off and you see what AC is: an old northeast city, with a lot of crime and homelessness, wrecked by politicians and years of mismanagement, along with past casino-owners who bled their businesses (and people) dry before leaving. There are some bright spots - the owner of the Showboat is building an indoor waterpark just off the boardwalk; some of the casinos/hotels have invested money in refreshing their properties for the first time in years; Tanger Outlets are usually busy on weekends, even in winter. And in the summer, when the water and skies are blue, trees are green, and sun is warm, the boardwalk gets quite busy. Timing is an important factor in deciding when to visit AC, and what type of experience you'll have.
Well said. AC used to be a great place, but now it's struggling. I went last year and noticed that things are starting to transition into more of a family destination, rather than just gambling. Hopefully it can back to it's once great experience.
Also a Dave & Busters will open this year to reinforce the family theme.. The Feds gave AC $6 millions to start to rebuild the board walk.. Bader Fields development is in the works.. Furthermore AC's credit worthiness got an upgrade recently. The State of New Jersey is overseeing the city's finance..
When I was in Atlantic City for the first time in June, 2021, Ripley's wanted $42 for a single ticket. I kept walking. Not surprising they went out of business.
Born & raised in NJ now living in FL breaks my heart to see what Atlantic City has become. 20 years ago it was always a fun trip. Hurricane Sandy did some damage and the economy crashed it worse. Not to mention the winter is the worst time to visit the Jersey shore in general.
Up until Casinos came in 80 AC was a bad place. Low income and a boardwalk that wasn't comparables to the other's in the state. I was born and raised in south jersey.
They’re actually bringing family entertainment there. New arcade and indoor waterpark. It’s February not the summer. We took my son there in july last year and he loved it.
It's nice to see you in my neck of the woods. I live in a couple towns over and I have to say that Atlantic City isn't what it used to be. The expansion of casinos in other states really put a hurt on tourism and the decline of the city does not make it the destination it once was. Visiting in the Winter vs. The summer is a bit of a different experience as there is much more to see and do. I'm not sure how much you know about the town, but a few places you went by are some famous landmarks. The Steel Pier used to be the home of the diving horses that were featured in the movie "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken". The lighthouse is the Absecon Lighthouse and I believe you can still climb the steps to the top. The cheesecake you ate was probally made with an Atlantic City Sub roll, which imo are the best in the nation. There are many other shore towns that are a better representation of the Jersey Shore and I would recommend coming back during the warmer months. Brigantine (which is over a bridge that connects to A.C.) Ocean City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Wildwood, and the historic town of Cape May are beautiful and better kept! I don't know how much longer you are going to be in the area but I would recommend going back that way and visiting Lucy The Elephant (the world's largest elephant) in the nearby shore town of Margate and at least going down to Cape May to see the S.S. Atlantus (a concrete ship that got grounded and sunk in the waters at Cape May Point) and to see the historic homes and structures of the town. We also have an old historic town called Batsto in Hammonton that you can visit and walk through all year round that's about half the distance to A.C. Thanks for visiting. It was nice to see you up this way!
I totally agree. I hope one day he comes back down to the better parts of South Jersey. Meaning Cape May County lol born and raised in CMC and I love where I live so much history and better maintained and great to visit any time of year but better during the regular season.
Been a while since I have commented on one of your videos - At night i used to pull up the disney app and look at the wait times for rides - it made me feel good to imagine all the people there having fun, even though i was far away just knowing that the sights and sounds were happening hundreds of miles from me made me feel good. Thats how I feel about your content. I know the Woo is out there, adventuring - thanks dude! Join you? I shall
Really cool! My mother grew up in Atlantic City and went to the steel pier almost every day after school. She saw the Three Stooges doing their comedic routines to guests on the pier. The boardwalk has definitely past it's peak and is in severe decline. We rarely return since my grandmother passed.
Morning Adam! Sorry you visited during the off season. I am shocked that Ripleys is closed! We were just there in August. I had no idea they had closed. Glad we got one last visit in. Hoping to run into you tomorrow. If I'm right I think we will be in the same place tomorrow.
All East Coast beach towns have a different vibe in the winter, but especially Atlantic City. I went to AC for the first time last summer and had a great time. Everyone was friendly, the boardwalk was bustling, and it was a good experience.
Adam…I live in NJ during the summer. Yes AC is a sad relic of the past. If you visit much north to Monmouth County, NJ you will see a much better area….Sea Grit, Point Pleasant, Spring Lake ( one of the nicest beach towns on the entire east coast)…..these towns are gems year round especially during the summer. So many places to eat and beautiful beaches and broadwalks.
Hey Adam! Local here. I’ve enjoyed your videos. Definitely wanna check out this area in the Summer as opposed to now. If you do return, I’d highly recommend the Wildwood Boardwalk (one of the biggest & best, I gotta believe), along wit’ the doo wop feel of the town, & I also think that you’d really like the Victorian look of Cape May just below it, which lays claim as the country’s oldest seashore resort town. Thanks always for the entertainment…:~)
Off season is very quiet, best subs are at the White House, you missed inside the Showboat with it's in door amusements. Steel Pier is open from Easter til Halloween...come Spring the Boardwalk hops!
Hi Adam 👋. Definitely the winter and mid-week will affect the experience. But more than anything else, Atlantic City's success in the 80s and 90s was due to the prosperity of those times. Regular folks within driving distance had disposable income that they could afford to risk in the casinos, and AC boomed. Other than a couple years prior to corona, there has not been the kind of prosperity that can support a booming Atlantic City. People have to prioritize their spending, and for most, gabling is a lower priority. It's sad to see it like this. The 80s was the greatest!
9:42 Pizza Di Roma is open 24/7. Not the best pizza ever but after drinking all night in AC it does the job at 3am and is considerably cheaper than casino food.
You should have gone to Ocean City,NJ..It is 10 miles south of Atlantic City ..But yet again this isn't the time to go as it is winter and many establishments are shut until April/May... Atlantic City is pretty much a no go anytime of the year due to high crime/drugs.
Couple of things: 1) You went to AC at the absolute worst time. Summer is the best time to go. 2)You should’ve got your Cheesesteak from White House subs. Tony Boloney’s is meh. 3)There are so many restaurants that you need to try next time…White House, Cafe 2825, Chef Vola’s, Kelsey’s, Dock’s, Knife and Fork Inn, Vic’s….Just to name a few.
I really like your honest opinion about Atlantic City and hopefully, things there will get better in time because Atlantic City keeps reinventing itself as many times before and always keeps a faithful and steady crowd. By the way you have a wonderful speaking voice and I could listen to you all day long! Keep up the good work!!
AC is without a doubt a city that thrives in the summer - the city of AC itself is a little rough but if you drive down south about 2 miles it's really freaking beautiful. Tony Boloney's is fantastic.
Visiting Atlantic City in winter is going to be a totally different experience than summer. Memorial Day to Labor Day is the real only time the jersey shore has people. They often board the places up in the off seasons , very common
Walked that same part of the boardwalk many times, stayed at Resorts several times, many good memories with a good friend - but times have changed. Btw, the voice I heard in the background belongs to a lady who’s been singing on the boardwalk for decades! That warmed my heart!
You missed the best roadside attraction there, Lucy the Elephant. It's just been renovated. AC isn't even fully open until May, and no one visiting goes beyond what you can access from the boardwalk, so you've seen more of the city than 99% of people who've been there.
The shine has long since worn off the casinos and the shiny shovels the politicians used for their photo ops. Those clowns are enjoying their kickback driven paydays while the occupants of the city are left with the aftermath.
Should have went to the Whitehouse sub shop on Artic and Missouri or location in Hard Rock for your cheesesteak or tried an Italian submarine sandwich...next time perhaps? Next time you go to AC reach out to me I'm an AC aficionado! Good job
Adam's narration has such a calming effect on me. It's almost meditative. Somehow the combination of the footage and his voice is so wholesome. I should watch at least one Adam The Woo video a day, for a restored sanity and peace of mind. Adam, you're a master of your profession.
Hi Adam! Sorry your trip was disappointing, although your content never is! I have a few of my favorite 80's movies filming locations I'd like you to add to your list. I'm sure you'd enjoy doing them as much as I'd enjoy watching. Thanks for all you do! Stripes, Spies Like Us, Funny Farm, Who's Harry Crumb, Fletch to name just a few! LOL... You do such a good, accurate and detailed videos of filming locations, I love it when you hold up the screen shots on the clipboard and show us how the scene looked in the movie/show... Thanks again!
It was 20-25 degrees above normal for adams visit , so I think he’s confused why it’s so dead. It was abnormally warm for his visit, normal February it’s freezing at the shore the breeze off the ocean make it feel incredibly cold. The jersey shore is dead cause it’s normally impossible to sit out like he did , very unusual weather. It’s way colder feeling at the ocean cause the Atlantic is so cold .
Love it! The video you did with Dan Bell was epic!! Two of my favorite RUclipsrs together!! Glad to see him doing videos again. You should join in with him on a ADR episode. I would love to see that!!
For a future visit, the Showboat Casino is now a giant arcade with an indoor go kart rink and soon the largest indoor waterpark in the US. The inside of the Tropicana is a must-see, cool indoor palazzo area and mall. Whitehouse Subs and Tony's Baltimore Grill are the best for local faire. A quick trip to Lucy the Elephant would also be up your alley!
It will NOT be the largest indoor Waterpark in the US- that title belongs to DreamWorks Waterpark at American Dream. It's only going to be the largest indoor/outdoor BEACHFRONT waterpark. Vererrryyyy different. Even Kalahari- which was the biggest before American Dream is way bigger.
At -- 10:50 -- I've been in that lighthouse Abscond. It is really tall ! You might like to make a video on doing the lighthouse tours. You go to each lighthouse & get a sticker for a booklet or whatever. I did it a few years ago. If you have a frear of heights do lighthouses😊 It was very sad to see Ripley's is now closed.😭. I've been there so many times when I lived in the Pine Barrens. The dollhouse stuff was amazing!! While getting a slice of pizza at a outside counter a Seagull flew by & sped off with my whole slice ! A policeman was standing next to me & I said that I'd like to report a 'robbery', and folks cracked up. The nice man behind the counter gave me another slice at no charge Then while walking on the boardwalk a Seagull pooped on my shoulder, which I was told was good luck. Dang! I never really 'gambled' but while in the Trump Casino I was walking around the wall part, folks were gambling in the middle part when I came to see a staircase, went up there, no one was there so I tried a gambleing machine & kept winning-- White strips would come out of the machine. I spent about a hundred dollars the most I'd ever gambled. You go to a chage to cash your white strips was what I was told to do as I'd never used a gambleing machine that didn't just let you get coins back, so I thought I'd get accupple hundred back....Nope! I was given a black case, then the lady was busy & took care of the next person. It was getting late so I had to hurry to get the bus & just made it before it pulled out & the bus was full so I didn't dare open the case but just did what the lady in the fage said to do, really hold onto it & that's what I did. The bus dropped me & others back to the stores parking lot where my truck was. FINELY...the case opened😳 and stacks of hundreds were inside ! That $100. or so investment paid off in a few thousand. That Christmas my mom got to go to Williamsburg, something she'd always wanted to do -- then an all expense trip for her & husband to Disney World & she got fixed in teeth instead of her old dentures. I gave some money to my church & got my truck needed repairs & I saved the rest. Plus I knew where to 'gamble' but kept the winnings down as to not have to sgin tax forms. They tore Trump's place down. I'm still not a gambler type person but if I ever go to a gambleing place again -- check the place on the outter walls-- the machines are in the middle-- if you find a set of steps-- check them out-- and good luck ! Thank you Seagulls💖
You could've gone to see Lucy the Elephant. It's the oldest surviving roadside tourist attraction in America. They also have a replica at Disney's BoardWalk Inn.
The Crunch of the Philly Cheesesteak got me! You went in bad month, summertime best, but again ALL isn’t what it used to be, I go to CAESars once a month for years on end! 21:06 Best time was before casinos when it was really tourists coming to enjoy the beach, hotels. Husband and I would go horse backing riding in morning on beach.. They had loads of Auction houses with chairs set up outside so you could bid on items, That IRENES you passed was a great little shop for fun items. Grab bags for ,50-1,00, Around the corner was a BINGO hall where I would always be shouting BINGO as I won 5 or 10$, GREAT MEMORIES THERE and still making in casinos, ❤️☕️🐿️
Lived in NJ most of my life you are better visiting either seaside heights or some of the paranormal locations to see something "fun". Atlantic city is kind of like a symbol of the run down nightmare of what this state has become.
@@MoviemaniaNick I’ve only briefly been to AC to see the lighthouse and check out a haunted attraction which had been unceremoniously closed and replaced by a sundries shop.
It looked so depressing how sad. Looked abit lonely out there Adam. Here's to more happier adventures. Unfortunately, we have many places that look like this now out of seasons. The song qoutes were the best!Love from 🇬🇧
It would have been so much better for you if you had visited Atlantic City or any of the shore areas May - September. I'm sure you would have enjoyed White House Subs on Artic Ave or Tony's Baltimore Grill on Atlantic Ave. And for a nice Italian dinner you would enjoy Angelo's Fairmount Tavern on Fairmount & N Mississippi Ave. The summer resorts are so much nicer when you can enjoy them with nice people and families around. You're always welcome to come back.
I really enjoyed the vlog, but now I’m a little sad for the area. I visited the Steel Pier as a child, and the town was bustling! Of course, that was during the summer. I hope the beach/town can make a comeback as a family oriented place to visit.
Also, cape may is full of history. They do guided candlelight walking tours, show you haunted places and give a lot of history. Really cool place to visit.
This is amazing man. I love Atlantic City and you went by my favorite spots! I'd say you'd enjoy it a Lil more with the blue sky vibe...but it is an awesome and unique town. Like Niagara without Falls.
I live right on AC boardwalk and love it off season because you can actually walk on a boardwalk and not try to squeeze by other people. CRDA trying to revitalize the city. I love my job, it takes me 15 minutes to walk on a Boardwalk. Love my community and have no intention of moving out of here, despite high property taxes. Moved out of NYC 13 years ago and never looked back. As a local I know where to go and what to do even during the winter. There’s always something to do here.
@@nunyabusiness8668 yes I trust to walk off 2 blocks for sure, because it’s still the main streets: Pacific and Atlantic avenues. If you live here, you know where to go and where not to go.
@@elvirasher4891 guess you’re right because when I was there long time ago, I try to go to the brass rail in the disco right next to it and almost got mugged walking down the street it was across the street from some church across the street from the brass rail right in front of it
@@nunyabusiness8668 I don’t dare to walk towards convention center and past bus terminal when the sun goes down. Not the friendliest neighborhood, and close proximity to a homeless shelter doesn’t make it any better.
Hey! I'm from NJ born and raised, I highly recommend visiting Ocean City NJ in the summertime!! AC's beach/boardwalk, in my opinion, has always been rundown and boring compared to the other NJ shores. AC mainly pulls in an older audience due to the casinos and nightlife scene, which limits its marketability since other nearby beaches like OCNJ are family oriented. OCNJ, my personal favorite, has TONS of activities day and night for all ages, and the island town itself is so vibrant. Great video!
Adam Sorry you did not have a good experience in Atlantic City. I Live in NJ and there are other boardwalks to see as well. Go to Seaside and Point Pleasant, they are nice. Happy Travels.
Reminds me of some English coastal towns that used to be thriving when I was a kid back in the 80’s. What with the financial crash, Covid and the fact that people choose to spend their vacations abroad, it’s no wonder places like this suffer.
You went during the wrong season. I watched a video by Along For The Journey on RUclips and they filmed their Atlantic City video 5 months later after you in July and man A.C. was looking really good and alive! I'm thankful that I was able to see your video for the winter and theirs for the summer. It's definitely a seasonal town but worth the visit.
We get our Philly cheesesteaks from a franchise called Jersey Mike's. It originated in Point Pleasant, NJ, in 1956. It's really good! Glad they opened one up in our town here in Oklahoma. I'd love to go to Philadelphia someday just to taste an authentic cheesesteak. Enjoying your current series of vids there in the NE!
You were driving like 5 mins by my house!! I was so shocked to see Cooper River park lol. Also grew up 15 mins from AC - you definitely came during the off season. You shoulda tried White Horse subs and Baltimore Grill for pizza.
I'm from a very small town in Ireland and my town is now starting to look like this. Most of the pubs have closed and half of the shops. This is since the plandemic yet our government tells us our economy never was better. Also there never used to be drugs and they are becoming common among the young people here now.
Atlantic City doesn't need to reinvent itself much. It use to be a nice place when I was young but they let it go to the trash. What it really need is to do is keep it simple, put money back into it, clean it up, get rid of the crime, make the people in the housing projects keep their properties clean, painted and clean up their garbage. get rid of the rundown houses and panhandlers and put in new median income condos. just make it safer and cleaner and people will come back.
It is sad to see how run down the city looks. I was there about 10 years ago in the summer and it was not looking that great then. I hope something can be done to revitalize the boardwalk and the city! As a kid we would go there and it was an awesome place when it was active and busy... that was even before the casinos took over! Safe travels Adam!
I saw Chicago Transit Authority at the Steel Pier back in '68 when I was 5. Me and Dad. Great show. You can put ketchup on your cheesesteak. Also good with chips or fries. Cheers!
I live about 40 minutes north of AC in NJ and its not great this time of the year. Everything is pretty much closed until summer unless you want to to to the casinos or going to see a show. Some great venues for concerts. If you are still in the area go to Margate and see Lucy the Elephant.
I was there during the same time and left sat. FEB 18TH. I actually parked in the $5 lot you passed going up the ramp to the boardwalk. LOL Shore life is a dud during the winter for sure. The summer is MUCh better. Everything is open, plenty to do and more people. There are also other shores that are WAY better then AC. I tried Toney Bologneys there too and ordered the ducktown sub which was delicious. Love your video.
Come back in July. Completely different. AC is not a 365 day a year vacation spot like the Orlando area is. Also if you want a really good cheesesteak go to Donkeys in Camden.
I always wondered what AC was like in the dead season. If you go from Memorial Day-Labor Day, when everything is actually open, you will have a very different experience. You may or may nor like it, but everything good about AC is gone in the winter.
My Grandmother used to rent a home on the Jersey shore every year--it was the family reunion site from the mid 70s to late 80s. You could see the decline--every year more and more places closed, less and less vendors and hucksters lining the boardwalk. Casinos starting to close as they failed one by one. I think it was a simple thing--there were more and more options. When it became cheaper to just fly out to Vegas, or Disney for that matter, NJ just didn't look as good. Shows like "Jersey Shore" didn't do it any favors either.
And everyone from down south moves up north..lol..n the ppl from up north that go down south, definitely almost always leave n go back north.. south sucks fr..idk what you're talking about
Welcome to NJ. Sadly, you came at the quiet time of the year. Much more active on the boardwalk in the summer. The pizza there is fantastic. Worth a second visit to try if you come back.
In all the years that I lived in Philadelphia, I've only been to Atlantic City roughly 3 times and the only thing I loved about it was when the Planter's Peanut Store was roasting peanuts and Mr. Peanuts was outside meeting everyone. When the casinos came, I hated the city even more. My favorite Jersey shore was and still is Wildwood, N.J. Even in the winter months, the boardwalk is closed however right next to Wildwood is Cape May, N.J. which is open and has all the beautiful Victorian houses with their gingerbread. I love this town. Summer and winter, this town delivers.
We would go to AC every winter for the antique and classic car auction. The auction was in the old convention center right on the boardwalk. Auction moved to the new convention center maybe twenty years ago. I really miss that winter vacation.
@@TheRaginCajun6 , God / the Real Jesus will do Some thing About it , But it's his timing and place to Shut Down this Evil once and for All !!! Judgement Day is Coming and there is no escape from this !!! I'm not a preacher , just a observer to the biblical reality that will Be!!!
I used to go to Atlantic City numerous of times as I live only 90 minutes in New Jersey's State Capital of Trenton. My sister lives in Beachwood which is below Toms River in Ocean County. I used to go to Harrah's Atlantic City Resort to go gambling while in Atlantic City. I use NJ Transit to reach Atlantic City as I use the River Line light rail from Trenton to either Pennsauken and connect to the Atlantic City line, or get the bus in Camden. New Jersey Transit is New Jersey's public transportation provider as they operate bus, commuter rail, and light rail within the State of New Jersey.
Remember coming to Atlantic City in 1960s, so crowded boardwalk, mr peanut, salt water taffy places, steel pier,postcards,all the little shops selling cool stuff, people wearing their Sunday best on the boardwalk,really a fun place to be big convention hall where miss America was held, memories good.n.j. Has great shore towns also.
No, AC was still great in 2017-2019. But since then, it went way downhill and prices got a lot higher too (even less crowded in the summer now than it was back in 2019)
Atlantic City was run down way before Joe biden.its been a rathole for a long time.trump had a lot to do with Atlantic City being a dump with bankrupt casinos and thousands of unpaid workers and structurally deficient buildings.im not for Biden or trump, people in this country are ridiculous with the political crap.its just another run down city in america because its been allowed to fall apart,even the casinos appear run down.i guess Biden is why homeless people on the gambling floor in the casinos bumming drinks and cigarettes while trying to pickpocket you.
You hit the nail right on the head there Adam, "I don't think I've ever had a bad Cheese Steak", my very first was at Disney's All Star Music Resort waaaaay back in 1998 and it was GOOD.
AC has changed so much. I remember spending summers in Avalon NJ back in the late 70's and 80's, we would take trips to AC to see the boardwalk. It was so much fun back then. All the casinos were pretty much active back then. I took a trip back there in 2021, and it wasn't so great.
It is definitely much more exciting to go in the summer ☀️. We only go for the casino and concerts . that boardwalk was so packed last August, you could not even walk through the crowd . Wish you would have gone to Cape May, a beautiful charming shore town
Yes. Alot different from Vegas, which always seems busy. Right now the rooms in Tropicana, resorts, etc might run no more than 100 per night which is a steal. Come weekend, it will be a little more busier. As the weather gets warm , the beach bars, concerts begin. That's when it will pick up
Should have checked out White House Subs, many celebrities have visited and taken photos there since the 40s. And yeah, bad timing for sight seeing, come back in spring/summer and check out surrounding towns near there. Much more to see and do. But in the end, its still Jersey lol
Go to wildwood NJ the best bro been there 50yrs out of 52 yrs .the best NJ party 🎉 ever. AC was much better when in the 60s 70s 90s . The best food the white house the subs the best . Next time go to wildwood NJ cape May nice too
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I do realize it’s winter and that has a lot to do with low crowds but is Atlantic City better when it’s warm ? Not talking amount of people just the vibe .
Yes the vibe is much better in season. It's hard to explain, but AC comes alive during the season.
I live about 30 minutes away and we avoid it at all costs. Crime has absolutely skyrocketed in the past 10 years. Sucks, we used to go there all the time. Unfortunately it's gone super downhill. We will occasionally go there for concerts or conventions or the rainforest Cafe haha but basically we get to where we're going and then go straight home lol
Let me know if your Cheesesteak Diet works out for you. I might try it too. 😂
I haven't been to AC in like 10 years
AC has a shady vibe year round, summer it's just more people so more fun but always on the shady side.
As a NJ native, and someone who works in the City, you definitely came during off season. The entire vibe shifts. The streets and boardwalk come to life. As others have mentioned, AC is much more of an "adult" destination, with the majority of entertainment being the casinos and nightlife. You should come back to the shore after Memorial Day, but I'd recommend Ocean City (about 30 mins south of AC) or Wildwood. The boardwalks there have more activities geared towards families and are even busier than AC gets.
If you're ever in AC again though, you should try out Tony's Baltimore Grill for some pizza, they have been on Atlantic Ave. since 1927, nearly 100 years. Best pizza in the city, imo.
I went there in November. Only Bar (then) that was open 24 Hours during the Week.
I was going to say this. No one goes to the shore in the winter. Even in southern California there's less people at the beach.
@@col.cottonhill6655 No one? Try again. Tons of people go "down the Shore" (nobody Says "to the Shore" in NJ) in Winters. I had done that for Years when I was in NJ. Also, there ARE less people not there's.
Why would any first time visitor to AC go at this time of the year? still, it was nice to see the city. I miss so much.
@@patriciacreel4092 I have often been there this Time of Year Pat..
I was raised in California and moved to NJ fifteen years ago to work at a tv network. I've come to really love NJ and must tell you: come back to the shore during the Summer! AC is an acquired taste-- but visit other (incredible) places Ocean City, Cape May, Spring Lake, Atlantic Highlands, Asbury Park, Red Bank for a truly great waterside experience!
I did the opposite, and moved to California, and it was like when things went from black and white to color in Wizard of Oz. And, I couldn't imagine ever going back to stinky old NJ.
Don't forget Seaside Heights it's a v clean beach
NJ native here, all my old stomping grounds. I miss it but all those places too crowded and very expensive now.
New Jersey shore is pretty boring, but AC is shot.
Wildwood is great too
I was born and raised there. I lived there from 1960 to 1996. I went back for my son's wedding 2 years ago and honestly the state that AC is in made me cry. I am SO grateful I lived there in very good times and cherish the memories😮
Or... as you get older your perspective changes. It is not necessarily an indictment on the area.
In the summer, the run down nature of the city is somewhat masked by the greenery, blue skies and crowds that visit. But in winter, the mask comes off and you see what AC is: an old northeast city, with a lot of crime and homelessness, wrecked by politicians and years of mismanagement, along with past casino-owners who bled their businesses (and people) dry before leaving. There are some bright spots - the owner of the Showboat is building an indoor waterpark just off the boardwalk; some of the casinos/hotels have invested money in refreshing their properties for the first time in years; Tanger Outlets are usually busy on weekends, even in winter. And in the summer, when the water and skies are blue, trees are green, and sun is warm, the boardwalk gets quite busy. Timing is an important factor in deciding when to visit AC, and what type of experience you'll have.
reminds me of so many run-down coastal towns here in England. I should know, as I live in one! so much dereliction. wasted potential.
Nice to hear about showboat. Family always liked it over the other casino's.
Winter is why AC was never a threat to Vegas....
Well said. AC used to be a great place, but now it's struggling. I went last year and noticed that things are starting to transition into more of a family destination, rather than just gambling. Hopefully it can back to it's once great experience.
Also a Dave & Busters will open this year to reinforce the family theme..
The Feds gave AC $6 millions to start to rebuild the board walk..
Bader Fields development is in the works..
Furthermore AC's credit worthiness got an upgrade recently.
The State of New Jersey is overseeing the city's finance..
When I was in Atlantic City for the first time in June, 2021, Ripley's wanted $42 for a single ticket. I kept walking. Not surprising they went out of business.
Born & raised in NJ now living in FL breaks my heart to see what Atlantic City has become. 20 years ago it was always a fun trip. Hurricane Sandy did some damage and the economy crashed it worse. Not to mention the winter is the worst time to visit the Jersey shore in general.
Up until Casinos came in 80 AC was a bad place. Low income and a boardwalk that wasn't comparables to the other's in the state. I was born and raised in south jersey.
This and agree Mark A.
The state was a mess long before Sandy. And no time of the year is a good time to visit this dump
They’re actually bringing family entertainment there. New arcade and indoor waterpark. It’s February not the summer. We took my son there in july last year and he loved it.
Started go down hill after WW ll.......... be well.
It's nice to see you in my neck of the woods. I live in a couple towns over and I have to say that Atlantic City isn't what it used to be. The expansion of casinos in other states really put a hurt on tourism and the decline of the city does not make it the destination it once was.
Visiting in the Winter vs. The summer is a bit of a different experience as there is much more to see and do.
I'm not sure how much you know about the town, but a few places you went by are some famous landmarks. The Steel Pier used to be the home of the diving horses that were featured in the movie "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken". The lighthouse is the Absecon Lighthouse and I believe you can still climb the steps to the top. The cheesecake you ate was probally made with an Atlantic City Sub roll, which imo are the best in the nation.
There are many other shore towns that are a better representation of the Jersey Shore and I would recommend coming back during the warmer months. Brigantine (which is over a bridge that connects to A.C.) Ocean City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Wildwood, and the historic town of Cape May are beautiful and better kept!
I don't know how much longer you are going to be in the area but I would recommend going back that way and visiting Lucy The Elephant (the world's largest elephant) in the nearby shore town of Margate and at least going down to Cape May to see the S.S. Atlantus (a concrete ship that got grounded and sunk in the waters at Cape May Point) and to see the historic homes and structures of the town. We also have an old historic town called Batsto in Hammonton that you can visit and walk through all year round that's about half the distance to A.C.
Thanks for visiting. It was nice to see you up this way!
I totally agree. I hope one day he comes back down to the better parts of South Jersey. Meaning Cape May County lol born and raised in CMC and I love where I live so much history and better maintained and great to visit any time of year but better during the regular season.
AC will have a comeback at some point. The real estate is too prime not to.
Been a while since I have commented on one of your videos - At night i used to pull up the disney app and look at the wait times for rides - it made me feel good to imagine all the people there having fun, even though i was far away just knowing that the sights and sounds were happening hundreds of miles from me made me feel good. Thats how I feel about your content. I know the Woo is out there, adventuring - thanks dude! Join you? I shall
I do that sometimes too even when I’m not there . Fun to see the wait times
@@TheDailyWoo Hey Woo, you have one of those nasty "prize bots" plaguing your comment section. TAKE ACTION!
Really cool! My mother grew up in Atlantic City and went to the steel pier almost every day after school. She saw the Three Stooges doing their comedic routines to guests on the pier. The boardwalk has definitely past it's peak and is in severe decline. We rarely return since my grandmother passed.
Morning Adam! Sorry you visited during the off season. I am shocked that Ripleys is closed! We were just there in August. I had no idea they had closed. Glad we got one last visit in.
Hoping to run into you tomorrow. If I'm right I think we will be in the same place tomorrow.
All East Coast beach towns have a different vibe in the winter, but especially Atlantic City. I went to AC for the first time last summer and had a great time. Everyone was friendly, the boardwalk was bustling, and it was a good experience.
Adam…I live in NJ during the summer. Yes AC is a sad relic of the past. If you visit much north to Monmouth County, NJ you will see a much better area….Sea Grit, Point Pleasant, Spring Lake ( one of the nicest beach towns on the entire east coast)…..these towns are gems year round especially during the summer. So many places to eat and beautiful beaches and broadwalks.
everyone knows to visit AC during summer. This idiot went in winter.
Hey Adam it's just about midnight here in Australia. Gonna watch me some Woo before bed.
Just finished watching yesterday's vlog. Was so good.
Me too here in Adelaide
Same. It's nice to get these videos of my home country before tucking in.
@@Adam.deVries Cool, I'm at Sunshine Coast Qld.
Hi Adam, I'm Dennis Daniels from Cleveland,Ohio! Thanks for sharing your video about your visit to Atlantic City, New Jersey!
Hey Adam! Local here. I’ve enjoyed your videos. Definitely wanna check out this area in the Summer as opposed to now. If you do return, I’d highly recommend the Wildwood Boardwalk (one of the biggest & best, I gotta believe), along wit’ the doo wop feel of the town, & I also think that you’d really like the Victorian look of Cape May just below it, which lays claim as the country’s oldest seashore resort town. Thanks always for the entertainment…:~)
Off season is very quiet, best subs are at the White House, you missed inside the Showboat with it's in door amusements. Steel Pier is open from Easter til Halloween...come Spring the Boardwalk hops!
Hi Adam 👋. Definitely the winter and mid-week will affect the experience. But more than anything else, Atlantic City's success in the 80s and 90s was due to the prosperity of those times. Regular folks within driving distance had disposable income that they could afford to risk in the casinos, and AC boomed. Other than a couple years prior to corona, there has not been the kind of prosperity that can support a booming Atlantic City. People have to prioritize their spending, and for most, gabling is a lower priority. It's sad to see it like this. The 80s was the greatest!
9:42 Pizza Di Roma is open 24/7. Not the best pizza ever but after drinking all night in AC it does the job at 3am and is considerably cheaper than casino food.
You should have gone to Ocean City,NJ..It is 10 miles south of Atlantic City ..But yet again this isn't the time to go as it is winter and many establishments are shut until April/May... Atlantic City is pretty much a no go anytime of the year due to high crime/drugs.
Couple of things:
1) You went to AC at the absolute worst time. Summer is the best time to go.
2)You should’ve got your Cheesesteak from White House subs. Tony Boloney’s is meh.
3)There are so many restaurants that you need to try next time…White House, Cafe 2825, Chef Vola’s, Kelsey’s, Dock’s, Knife and Fork Inn, Vic’s….Just to name a few.
I really like your honest opinion about Atlantic City and hopefully, things there will get better in time because Atlantic City keeps reinventing itself as many times before and always keeps a faithful and steady crowd. By the way you have a wonderful speaking voice and I could listen to you all day long! Keep up the good work!!
Both you and Nick Johnson went to a Jersey Beach on a cold February day,what do you expect!!
AC is without a doubt a city that thrives in the summer - the city of AC itself is a little rough but if you drive down south about 2 miles it's really freaking beautiful. Tony Boloney's is fantastic.
This is so sad. Up until the mid ‘80’s AC was so much more than just casinos. How can someplace so close to the spectacular ocean be a complete dump?
Visiting Atlantic City in winter is going to be a totally different experience than summer. Memorial Day to Labor Day is the real only time the jersey shore has people. They often board the places up in the off seasons , very common
Casinos are always occupied.
Adam you have to go to Atlantic City from Memorial day thru Columbus Day weekend!! Much more going on! Ripley's closed about 2 months ago!!
Walked that same part of the boardwalk many times, stayed at Resorts several times, many good memories with a good friend - but times have changed. Btw, the voice I heard in the background belongs to a lady who’s been singing on the boardwalk for decades! That warmed my heart!
I love AC , come back in the summer time it’s popping 🎉
Definitely looked cold, just the wrong time to visit Adam, but still enjoying your trip, and your friends who are joining you Thankyou
You missed the best roadside attraction there, Lucy the Elephant. It's just been renovated.
AC isn't even fully open until May, and no one visiting goes beyond what you can access from the boardwalk, so you've seen more of the city than 99% of people who've been there.
If Woo says something is disappointing, it must be really bad. He’s almost always positive.
Well, it is New Jersey lol
at least that what his test result says. ;)
Hey Adam
The shine has long since worn off the casinos and the shiny shovels the politicians used for their photo ops. Those clowns are enjoying their kickback driven paydays while the occupants of the city are left with the aftermath.
Well he also went during winter which is the off season!
Should have went to the Whitehouse sub shop on Artic and Missouri or location in Hard Rock for your cheesesteak or tried an Italian submarine sandwich...next time perhaps? Next time you go to AC reach out to me I'm an AC aficionado! Good job
Adam's narration has such a calming effect on me. It's almost meditative. Somehow the combination of the footage and his voice is so wholesome. I should watch at least one Adam The Woo video a day, for a restored sanity and peace of mind. Adam, you're a master of your profession.
Yes , I have NEVER! mastrubate to his videos , YET!
Adam’s baseball and travel vlogs are my favorite!!
To be fair, you're there during the off season.
Things tend to be closed.
May is a nice time to go.
Hi Adam! Sorry your trip was disappointing, although your content never is! I have a few of my favorite 80's movies filming locations I'd like you to add to your list. I'm sure you'd enjoy doing them as much as I'd enjoy watching. Thanks for all you do! Stripes, Spies Like Us, Funny Farm, Who's Harry Crumb, Fletch to name just a few! LOL... You do such a good, accurate and detailed videos of filming locations, I love it when you hold up the screen shots on the clipboard and show us how the scene looked in the movie/show... Thanks again!
I named my beagle Fletch after that movie
@@Heidi.lin...69 Haha! Awesome!
Bad time during winter bro...Go late spring, summer, early fall.. lots of action.
It was 20-25 degrees above normal for adams visit , so I think he’s confused why it’s so dead. It was abnormally warm for his visit, normal February it’s freezing at the shore the breeze off the ocean make it feel incredibly cold. The jersey shore is dead cause it’s normally impossible to sit out like he did , very unusual weather. It’s way colder feeling at the ocean cause the Atlantic is so cold .
Love it! The video you did with Dan Bell was epic!! Two of my favorite RUclipsrs together!! Glad to see him doing videos again. You should join in with him on a ADR episode. I would love to see that!!
For a future visit, the Showboat Casino is now a giant arcade with an indoor go kart rink and soon the largest indoor waterpark in the US. The inside of the Tropicana is a must-see, cool indoor palazzo area and mall. Whitehouse Subs and Tony's Baltimore Grill are the best for local faire. A quick trip to Lucy the Elephant would also be up your alley!
It will NOT be the largest indoor Waterpark in the US- that title belongs to DreamWorks Waterpark at American Dream. It's only going to be the largest indoor/outdoor BEACHFRONT waterpark. Vererrryyyy different. Even Kalahari- which was the biggest before American Dream is way bigger.
@@say_what_again Still cool though.
At -- 10:50 -- I've been in that lighthouse Abscond. It is really tall !
You might like to make a video on doing the lighthouse tours. You go to each lighthouse & get a sticker for a booklet or whatever. I did it a few years ago.
If you have a frear of heights do lighthouses😊
It was very sad to see Ripley's is now closed.😭. I've been there so many times when I lived in the Pine Barrens. The dollhouse stuff was amazing!!
While getting a slice of pizza at a outside counter a Seagull flew by & sped off with my whole slice ! A policeman was standing next to me & I said that I'd like to report a 'robbery', and folks cracked up. The nice man behind the counter gave me another slice at no charge
Then while walking on the boardwalk a Seagull pooped on my shoulder, which I was told was good luck. Dang! I never really 'gambled' but while in the Trump Casino I was walking around the wall part, folks were gambling in the middle part when I came to see a staircase, went up there, no one was there so I tried a gambleing machine & kept winning-- White strips would come out of the machine. I spent about a hundred dollars the most I'd ever gambled.
You go to a chage to cash your white strips was what I was told to do as I'd never used a gambleing machine that didn't just let you get coins back, so I thought I'd get accupple hundred back....Nope! I was given a black case, then the lady was busy & took care of the next person.
It was getting late so I had to hurry to get the bus & just made it before it pulled out & the bus was full so I didn't dare open the case but just did what the lady in the fage said to do, really hold onto it & that's what I did.
The bus dropped me & others back to the stores parking lot where my truck was.
FINELY...the case opened😳 and stacks of hundreds were inside ! That $100. or so investment paid off in a few thousand.
That Christmas my mom got to go to Williamsburg, something she'd always wanted to do -- then an all expense trip for her & husband to Disney World & she got fixed in teeth instead of her old dentures.
I gave some money to my church & got my truck needed repairs & I saved the rest. Plus I knew where to 'gamble' but kept the winnings down as to not have to sgin tax forms.
They tore Trump's place down.
I'm still not a gambler type person but if I ever go to a gambleing place again -- check the place on the outter walls-- the machines are in the middle-- if you find a set of steps-- check them out-- and good luck !
Thank you Seagulls💖
You could've gone to see Lucy the Elephant. It's the oldest surviving roadside tourist attraction in America. They also have a replica at Disney's BoardWalk Inn.
They have a replica of Disney’s Boardwalk in Margate?? Where now I wanna see lol
@@Philliesgal19 Main lobby above the fireplace.
The Crunch of the Philly Cheesesteak got me! You went in bad month, summertime best, but again ALL isn’t what it used to be, I go to CAESars once a month for years on end! 21:06 Best time was before casinos when it was really tourists coming to enjoy the beach, hotels. Husband and I would go horse backing riding in morning on beach.. They had loads of Auction houses with chairs set up outside so you could bid on items, That IRENES you passed was a great little shop for fun items. Grab bags for ,50-1,00, Around the corner was a BINGO hall where I would always be shouting BINGO as I won 5 or 10$, GREAT MEMORIES THERE and still making in casinos, ❤️☕️🐿️
Lived in NJ most of my life you are better visiting either seaside heights or some of the paranormal locations to see something "fun". Atlantic city is kind of like a symbol of the run down nightmare of what this state has become.
Also it makes a difference WHEN you go. It looks like you went in the "off" season. If you go between May and September it is better.
The lighthouse is active, open year round, and supposedly haunted! It’s called the Absecon Lighthouse and is one of the tallest in the country.
Yup, do you ever go to the Horror Con they have in AC?
@@MoviemaniaNick I’ve only briefly been to AC to see the lighthouse and check out a haunted attraction which had been unceremoniously closed and replaced by a sundries shop.
You gotta visit in the summer. The boardwalk is busy 24/7
It looked so depressing how sad. Looked abit lonely out there Adam. Here's to more happier adventures. Unfortunately, we have many places that look like this now out of seasons. The song qoutes were the best!Love from 🇬🇧
It would have been so much better for you if you had visited Atlantic City or any of the shore areas May - September. I'm sure you would have enjoyed White House Subs on Artic Ave or Tony's Baltimore Grill on Atlantic Ave. And for a nice Italian dinner you would enjoy Angelo's Fairmount Tavern on Fairmount & N Mississippi Ave. The summer resorts are so much nicer when you can enjoy them with nice people and families around.
You're always welcome to come back.
I really enjoyed the vlog, but now I’m a little sad for the area. I visited the Steel Pier as a child, and the town was bustling! Of course, that was during the summer. I hope the beach/town can make a comeback as a family oriented place to visit.
Also, cape may is full of history. They do guided candlelight walking tours, show you haunted places and give a lot of history. Really cool place to visit.
This is amazing man. I love Atlantic City and you went by my favorite spots! I'd say you'd enjoy it a Lil more with the blue sky vibe...but it is an awesome and unique town. Like Niagara without Falls.
You nailed it
I live right on AC boardwalk and love it off season because you can actually walk on a boardwalk and not try to squeeze by other people. CRDA trying to revitalize the city. I love my job, it takes me 15 minutes to walk on a Boardwalk. Love my community and have no intention of moving out of here, despite high property taxes. Moved out of NYC 13 years ago and never looked back. As a local I know where to go and what to do even during the winter. There’s always something to do here.
Do you trust walking off the board walk for about a block and those neighborhoods?
Well, I was there we went to the Irish pub to eat. It was pretty good nice atmosphere.
@@nunyabusiness8668 yes I trust to walk off 2 blocks for sure, because it’s still the main streets: Pacific and Atlantic avenues. If you live here, you know where to go and where not to go.
@@elvirasher4891 guess you’re right because when I was there long time ago, I try to go to the brass rail in the disco right next to it and almost got mugged walking down the street it was across the street from some church across the street from the brass rail right in front of it
@@nunyabusiness8668 I don’t dare to walk towards convention center and past bus terminal when the sun goes down. Not the friendliest neighborhood, and close proximity to a homeless shelter doesn’t make it any better.
I haven't been to AC in years, but it's generally a ghost town in the winter. However, it appears to have hit the skids on a much larger scale.
I was there a few Months ago. Massage parlors were open. :)
Hey! I'm from NJ born and raised, I highly recommend visiting Ocean City NJ in the summertime!! AC's beach/boardwalk, in my opinion, has always been rundown and boring compared to the other NJ shores. AC mainly pulls in an older audience due to the casinos and nightlife scene, which limits its marketability since other nearby beaches like OCNJ are family oriented. OCNJ, my personal favorite, has TONS of activities day and night for all ages, and the island town itself is so vibrant. Great video!
OC is awesome.
The major should be arrested for doing NOTHING to approve the board walk area EVERY single road needs repaved the place is absolutely DISGUSTING!!!!😊
Lbi no scum ! Too expensive for scum !
Ya AC is a town thats falling apart, Ocean city and Wildwood are the fun towns at least during the summer. Any other time its dead because of winter
Even on a "disappointing" day, you still made it interesting!
Adam Sorry you did not have a good experience in Atlantic City. I Live in NJ and there are other boardwalks to see as well. Go to Seaside and Point Pleasant, they are nice. Happy Travels.
Reminds me of some English coastal towns that used to be thriving when I was a kid back in the 80’s.
What with the financial crash, Covid and the fact that people choose to spend their vacations abroad, it’s no wonder places like this suffer.
You went during the wrong season. I watched a video by Along For The Journey on RUclips and they filmed their Atlantic City video 5 months later after you in July and man A.C. was looking really good and alive! I'm thankful that I was able to see your video for the winter and theirs for the summer. It's definitely a seasonal town but worth the visit.
We get our Philly cheesesteaks from a franchise called Jersey Mike's. It originated in Point Pleasant, NJ, in 1956. It's really good! Glad they opened one up in our town here in Oklahoma. I'd love to go to Philadelphia someday just to taste an authentic cheesesteak. Enjoying your current series of vids there in the NE!
My favorite sandwich place here in SOCAL
If you live in NJ/ Philly you definitely do NOT eat at Jersey Mike's. Jersey Mike's is for people in Iowa or Texas.
You CANNOT get a decent cheesesteak outside of Philadelphia are at a small local stand at King of Prussia mall 20 years ago never forgot it
You were driving like 5 mins by my house!! I was so shocked to see Cooper River park lol. Also grew up 15 mins from AC - you definitely came during the off season. You shoulda tried White Horse subs and Baltimore Grill for pizza.
I'm from a very small town in Ireland and my town is now starting to look like this. Most of the pubs have closed and half of the shops. This is since the plandemic yet our government tells us our economy never was better. Also there never used to be drugs and they are becoming common among the young people here now.
“Plandemic”😂 the world been getting pretty chaotic so obviously it must be mustache twirling cartoon villains running the show
@@crudleydrawn yeah and mad scientists lying politicians, billionaires etc.
Atlantic City doesn't need to reinvent itself much. It use to be a nice place when I was young but they let it go to the trash. What it really need is to do is keep it simple, put money back into it, clean it up, get rid of the crime, make the people in the housing projects keep their properties clean, painted and clean up their garbage. get rid of the rundown houses and panhandlers and put in new median income condos. just make it safer and cleaner and people will come back.
A lot of the places in Atlantic City closed do to Covid 19 and just never came back. Very Sad.
It is sad to see how run down the city looks. I was there about 10 years ago in the summer and it was not looking that great then. I hope something can be done to revitalize the boardwalk and the city! As a kid we would go there and it was an awesome place when it was active and busy... that was even before the casinos took over! Safe travels Adam!
more people are moving out or NJ and new York. and this is because what the politicians .are doing.
they are moving to Florida.
It was a great time to go there for me back in the 80's and 90's.
They’ve tried to revitalize it a few times but just still is really struggling
@@kauzpayne2 No doubt. It is time for change!
@@chantellecampanini6411 So sad. It is such an awesome place along the shore.
I saw Chicago Transit Authority at the Steel Pier back in '68 when I was 5. Me and Dad. Great show. You can put ketchup on your cheesesteak. Also good with chips or fries. Cheers!
I live about 40 minutes north of AC in NJ and its not great this time of the year. Everything is pretty much closed until summer unless you want to to to the casinos or going to see a show. Some great venues for concerts. If you are still in the area go to Margate and see Lucy the Elephant.
Agree. You missed a big roadside attraction, Lucy the Elephant in Margate, right next to Atlantic City. That was a must see. Neat history.
I was there during the same time and left sat. FEB 18TH. I actually parked in the $5 lot you passed going up the ramp to the boardwalk. LOL Shore life is a dud during the winter for sure. The summer is MUCh better. Everything is open, plenty to do and more people. There are also other shores that are WAY better then AC. I tried Toney Bologneys there too and ordered the ducktown sub which was delicious. Love your video.
Come back in July. Completely different. AC is not a 365 day a year vacation spot like the Orlando area is. Also if you want a really good cheesesteak go to Donkeys in Camden.
Came here to say the best Philly cheesesteaks are in Camden NJ at Donkey’s Place. Legendary
I always wondered what AC was like in the dead season. If you go from Memorial Day-Labor Day, when everything is actually open, you will have a very different experience. You may or may nor like it, but everything good about AC is gone in the winter.
You are always SO KIND in your observations during your travels, no matter the condition of the place. A most genial and gallant host.
Drastic change from when I grew up there. I’m just glad I have good memories of AC 💕 Thanks for coming down
We need to get you to some better spots in Jersey Adam, Camden and AC aren't it 😅
My Grandmother used to rent a home on the Jersey shore every year--it was the family reunion site from the mid 70s to late 80s. You could see the decline--every year more and more places closed, less and less vendors and hucksters lining the boardwalk. Casinos starting to close as they failed one by one. I think it was a simple thing--there were more and more options. When it became cheaper to just fly out to Vegas, or Disney for that matter, NJ just didn't look as good. Shows like "Jersey Shore" didn't do it any favors either.
No one ever says I’m going to move up north for a reason.
And everyone from down south moves up north..lol..n the ppl from up north that go down south, definitely almost always leave n go back north.. south sucks fr..idk what you're talking about
Welcome to NJ. Sadly, you came at the quiet time of the year. Much more active on the boardwalk in the summer. The pizza there is fantastic. Worth a second visit to try if you come back.
You need to visit cape may much better place
Atlantic city is tons of fun in the decent weather. Please visit again in the summer time.
In all the years that I lived in Philadelphia, I've only been to Atlantic City roughly 3 times and the only thing I loved about it was when the Planter's Peanut Store was roasting peanuts and Mr. Peanuts was outside meeting everyone. When the casinos came, I hated the city even more. My favorite Jersey shore was and still is Wildwood, N.J. Even in the winter months, the boardwalk is closed however right next to Wildwood is Cape May, N.J. which is open and has all the beautiful Victorian houses with their gingerbread. I love this town. Summer and winter, this town delivers.
We would go to AC every winter for the antique and classic car auction. The auction was in the old convention center right on the boardwalk. Auction moved to the new convention center maybe twenty years ago. I really miss that winter vacation.
The world is disappointing these days.
Unfortunatley you are correct
Sadly because it's Really About to End into some thing Really Big , Where there's no coming back from it!!
@@fernandoscrenci4874 and it doesnt matter because we cant do anything about it anyways.
@@TheRaginCajun6 , God / the Real Jesus will do Some thing About it , But it's his timing and place to Shut Down this Evil once and for All !!! Judgement Day is Coming and there is no escape from this !!! I'm not a preacher , just a observer to the biblical reality that will Be!!!
@@fernandoscrenci4874 let's pray for that🙏
I used to go to Atlantic City numerous of times as I live only 90 minutes in New Jersey's State Capital of Trenton. My sister lives in Beachwood which is below Toms River in Ocean County. I used to go to Harrah's Atlantic City Resort to go gambling while in Atlantic City. I use NJ Transit to reach Atlantic City as I use the River Line light rail from Trenton to either Pennsauken and connect to the Atlantic City line, or get the bus in Camden. New Jersey Transit is New Jersey's public transportation provider as they operate bus, commuter rail, and light rail within the State of New Jersey.
Atlantic City America's creepy uncle.
Remember coming to Atlantic City in 1960s, so crowded boardwalk, mr peanut, salt water taffy places, steel pier,postcards,all the little shops selling cool stuff, people wearing their Sunday best on the boardwalk,really a fun place to be big convention hall where miss America was held, memories good.n.j. Has great shore towns also.
AC was much better pre Bidenomics
Not really, AC got worse after Covid. It hasn’t been a great for decades
No, AC was still great in 2017-2019. But since then, it went way downhill and prices got a lot higher too (even less crowded in the summer now than it was back in 2019)
Atlantic City was run down way before Joe biden.its been a rathole for a long time.trump had a lot to do with Atlantic City being a dump with bankrupt casinos and thousands of unpaid workers and structurally deficient buildings.im not for Biden or trump, people in this country are ridiculous with the political crap.its just another run down city in america because its been allowed to fall apart,even the casinos appear run down.i guess Biden is why homeless people on the gambling floor in the casinos bumming drinks and cigarettes while trying to pickpocket you.
You should have tried White House Sub shop. Famous people came thru there
You hit the nail right on the head there Adam, "I don't think I've ever had a bad Cheese Steak", my very first was at Disney's All Star Music Resort waaaaay back in 1998 and it was GOOD.
AC has changed so much. I remember spending summers in Avalon NJ back in the late 70's and 80's, we would take trips to AC to see the boardwalk. It was so much fun back then. All the casinos were pretty much active back then. I took a trip back there in 2021, and it wasn't so great.
I am really liking this series of yours! I am in the dC Metro area and at some time you should come see some of the Smithsonian Museums in DC!
It is definitely much more exciting to go in the summer ☀️. We only go for the casino and concerts . that boardwalk was so packed last August, you could not even walk through the crowd . Wish you would have gone to Cape May, a beautiful charming shore town
Adam, really enjoyed your vlog! Beautiful boardwalk and your cheese steak looked really good! Now, I'll continue watching your vlogs I've missed.
Yes. Alot different from Vegas, which always seems busy. Right now the rooms in Tropicana, resorts, etc might run no more than 100 per night which is a steal.
Come weekend, it will be a little more busier.
As the weather gets warm , the beach bars, concerts begin. That's when it will pick up
Come back in july/august and visit Ac, seaside heights and Jenkinsons in point pleasant. Nothing like the Jersey Shore in the summer!
Those birds legit made me jump back when they took off..The Skelly ATM was comedy. 😆
Visit in the Summer and you will not be disappointed. The boardwalk pretty much shuts down over the winter.
Should have checked out White House Subs, many celebrities have visited and taken photos there since the 40s. And yeah, bad timing for sight seeing, come back in spring/summer and check out surrounding towns near there. Much more to see and do. But in the end, its still Jersey lol
Summertime please go to Wildwood,NJ. Boardwalk. Capemay. Possible seaside heights. Also point pleasant
Go to wildwood NJ the best bro been there 50yrs out of 52 yrs .the best NJ party 🎉 ever. AC was much better when in the 60s 70s 90s . The best food the white house the subs the best . Next time go to wildwood NJ cape May nice too