When it comes to celebrating Christmas 2022, Atlantic City is known for its festive atmosphere and is considered one of the merriest places in the country, ranking at number 23 on Travel & Leisure’s list.
Despite being known for its casinos and boardwalk, Ocean City’s lively spirit and vibrant people-watching during the holidays have captured the attention of travelers. The city earned a rating of 23 out of 25 for top holiday destinations, according to the magazine. Other destinations on the list included Aspen at #1 and Vail, Colorado at #3.
Ocean City deserves praise for its holiday festivities, which included tree lighting and a musical light show at the Quarter in Tropicana. The city is offering an experiential holiday celebration unlike ever before, providing visitors with a memorable press experience during the holiday season.
Each casino in Ocean City is offering something special, providing visitors with different reasons to make a trip to the resort. Whether it’s touring the spectacular decorations, attending a holiday show at one of the casinos, shopping at the Tanger Outlets, or enjoying holiday-themed beverages by the fire pit, Ocean City is the place to create lasting memories with friends and family during the holiday season.
Resorts Ocean City
The Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City is hosting a “pop-up” bar called Sweet Cane Bar, which will be open from January 3. Additionally, the oldest casino in Atlantic City is offering other ways to celebrate the holiday season. The Resorts Holiday Dancers, including the Dancing Santas, will be performing surprise holiday dance numbers on Saturday nights starting at 6 p.m.
For those who prefer to enjoy a Christmas Eve dinner, Dougherty’s Steakhouse and Raw Bar will have a special Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner. The price for the dinner will be $58 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Borgata Conventional hotel Casino & Spa
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa kicked off the 2022 holiday season with a stunning display of over 150,000 LED lights illuminating the holiday decor. The decorations are centered around the 2023 Audi Q8 Prestige 55 TFSI, one of the two grand prizes for the $1.2 million Winning Wonderland promotion. Participants have the opportunity to earn entries for the promotion from now until December 31. Hourly drawings take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays.
Additionally, Borgata’s dining outlets are serving the “12 Drinks of the Holidays,” featuring festive cocktails such as the Poinsettia Martini, Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini, Caramel Brulée Cocktail, and S’mores Old Fashioned. Guests can enjoy these special holiday-themed drinks while celebrating at the casino and spa.
Ocean Traditional casino Resort
Flautato Mare at Ocean Casino Resort is offering guests the opportunity to savor the flavors of Italy with the Feast of the Seven Fishes menu from December 23 to 25. The menu features a variety of seafood including calamari, shrimp, scallops, blue crab, and branzino. The price for the feast is $75 per person, with an additional $30 for wine pairing to complement the meal. Guests can indulge in this special Italian-inspired dining experience at Flautato Mare during the holiday season.
Bally’ s Ocean City
The Yard at Bally’s Atlantic City debuts its first-ever indoor/outdoor holiday Winter Wonderland, featuring holiday décor, holiday cocktails including hot alcoholic beverages, firepits, cornhole, and more. But there’s more. Bally’s is hosting an ugly sweater contest on December 17, starting at 9 p.m. (top prize is $1,500). However, “Seinfeld” fans may want to check out Festivus “for the Rest of Us” airing of the grievances on December 23 at 9 p.m. (top prize is $250).
Hard Mountain Hotel Gambling establishment Atlantic Town
Hard Rock Atlantic City features live music every Friday and Saturday in December, including Dueling Pianos at the Hard Rock Cafe. Additionally, there is a “Dance to the Music” 60’s celebration event (tickets are $25) on December 20 at Sound Waves. “Under the Sun: The Best of Sun Records Live” will be performed on December 17 and 18 ($29-$49), and the Philly Soul Collective with the Philly Soul Cruisers will be performing at the Lobby Bar on December 23.
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The gift of relaxation can often be the best present under the Christmas tree. Golden Nugget Atlantic City Spa & Salon is offering a holiday spa gift card special until December 21. Guests will receive spa credits when purchasing a gift card, the amount of which depends on the value. For instance, a $150-$250 spa gift card comes with $25 in Spa Bucks.
For slot players, there is also a $5,000 slot machine tournament held every Thursday in December from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Caesars Atlantic Town
Of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without celebrating “The Nutcracker.” Caesars Atlantic City is hosting the annual event presented by the Atlantic City Ballet on December 17. The show will begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are available starting from $23.
“The Nutcracker” is a beloved family tradition that captures the essence of the holiday season. It has been enjoyed by audiences of all ages and remains one of the most popular ballets of all time. The story is based on the work by Hoffman, set to the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky.
Harrah’ s i9000 Resort
Do you have what it takes to complete the 13 Bites of Christmas Challenge? Consider it a fun way to explore Harrah’s Resort during the holiday season. And the challenge is simple (at least in theory). You’ll receive one punch for each tasty task completed. Once all 13 bites are completed, turn in the punch card to The Rocky Elf at Eden Hall.
But wait, there’s more! All those cards will be entered into a drawing on January 4, 2023, for a chance to win a $150-$200 dining credit to any Harrah’s Atlantic City restaurant. Here’s a sample of the challenges:
12 Lords a Leaping: Enjoy any drink from Starbucks.
7 Swans a Swimming: Get admission to the Pool (daylife or nightlife).
4 Calling Birds: Indulge in butternut squash soup with sweet potato pie at Gordon Ramsay Steak.
2 Turtle Doves: Make a donation at Eden Hall ($1, $2, $5, or a custom amount).
Take on the challenge and have a festive dining experience at Harrah’s Resort!
Tropicana Atlantic Town
Watching classic Christmas movies is a significant part of the holiday tradition. And who could forget Clark Griswold, portrayed by Chevy Chase, in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”? Chase himself will be making a special appearance in Ocean City this weekend for a screening of the film and a Q&A session.
The event will take place at the Tropicana Showroom on Saturday, December 17, at 6 p.m. Tickets for the event are available for $30-$75. It’s a great opportunity for fans to see Chevy Chase in person and celebrate the holiday season with this beloved Christmas film.
Stephanie Loder is a freelance writer with experience as a breaking news reporter, copyeditor, and Community Editor for Gannett/USAToday in New Jersey and North Carolina.
