october trip

We are thinking of going to AC first part of October, never been here before, usually do the Vegas and Laughlin thing. We have always wanted to try the boardwalk. Flying from Omaha and looks like the closest airport is Philly. Does it stay nice yet in October, is it beautiful then, hurricanes?, blizzards? should we worry? We are diamond members so will stay probably at one of the Harrahs properties. Any hints for newcomers would be appreciated. Also is it dangerous? Heard too many horror stories about the area. Thanks again.

october trip

The area is not dangerous at all, and to be honest, the fall is a great time to be on the boardwalk. There are no crowds, the weather isnt too hot, or too cold. No blizzards or hurricanes.

There is an airport in Atlantic City. Not too sure how many carriers fly into AC airport though.

Enjoy!

october trip

Thanks so much, you have convinced me now if I can get hubby to do the same!

It will be nice but there might be some cool breezes off the ocean.

Harrahs is the nicest of the HET properties, but its not on the boardwalk. Caesars is the nicest one on the boardwalk. Ask for the Centurion tower. Be aware that in AC the Harrahs properties play very fast and loose with reserved room type - if your room is comp%26#39;ed they%26#39;ll put you wherever they want - regardless of what you reserved.

Don%26#39;t worry - AC is as safe as any other similarly sized city. Don%26#39;t run around waving handfulls of $100 bills as you traverse back alleys and you%26#39;ll be fine. The biggest problem is people panhandling in some of the boardwalk casinos. (I never have this happen to me tho - I guess I look poor. lol)