| some have ocean views, while suites offer sitting areas. set on the beachfront boardwalk, this sprawling casino hotel inspired by havana's former tropicana casino is a mile from downtown atlantic city. shopping and dining are centered around an indoor, cuban-inspired atrium. other amenities include a spa, a gym and an indoor pool. a resort fee applies. in addition to a buzzing casino, there are 24 restaurants and bars, including a lively pub and a chic steakhouse, plus a broadway-style theater, an imax cinema and a comedy club. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the airy, understated rooms feature flat-screen tvs, video-game consoles and wi-fi
Philadelphia International Airport 1 hr 7
Steel Pier (8 min)
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Huge casino resort with upscale rooms & suites, plus restaurants, shops & a nightclub. Absecon Lighthouse (11 min)
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Classic children's stories & nursery rhymes are the theme of this quaint, longtime amusement park. | 
