Easter in Atlantic City
Steel Pier fun & casino brunches
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Easter Weekend at a Glance
April 4-5
Easter Weekend
$35-55
Brunch Range
10 AM
Sat Egg Hunt
Free
Beach Access
While You're in Atlantic City
Make the most of your visit with these local highlights and essential info.
🎯 Don't Miss
- Atlantic City Boardwalk — The original boardwalk (1870), stretching 4.8 miles with casinos, shops, rolling chair rides, electric tram, and street performers.
- Steel Pier — Operating since 1898. The Wheel (227-foot observation wheel, 3rd largest in US) offers 40 temperature-controlled gondolas with panoramic views. Helicopter rides available.
- Absecon Lighthouse — New Jersey's tallest lighthouse (171 feet). $7 to climb 228 steps for "stunning 360° views." Original 1854 Fresnel lens (12,800 lbs) still functions. 4.6/5 stars.
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Why Atlantic City for Easter?
Atlantic City combines family-friendly Easter events with world-class entertainment. Steel Pier hosts a full Easter celebration with pancake breakfast, best-dressed contest, and Easter Bunny meet & greet.
Casino brunches offer excellent value compared to boutique shore restaurants. Bally's Casino Cafe serves a complete Easter brunch for $55/person, while Showboat's buffet runs $35-45. Both beat Congress Hall prices.
The beach is free and wide, perfect for the Saturday egg hunt where kids find colored eggs to exchange for prize packages including arcade coupons, ride tickets, and even beach badges for summer.
💕 Sample Romantic Weekend
Saturday Egg Hunt
Beach egg hunt at 10 AM with prizes including arcade coupons and beach badges.
Boardwalk Fun
Explore Steel Pier, shops, and arcades. Great people-watching on the boards.
Easter Brunch
Casino Cafe ($55) or Showboat Buffet ($35-45) for Easter brunch.
Steel Pier Easter
Pancake breakfast, best-dressed contest, Easter Bunny photos.
Romantic Restaurants
Reserve 2-3 weeks early for easter weekend. Many offer special prix-fixe menus.
Casino Cafe at Bally's
$$$American
Easter brunch 8am-2pm, omelets, carved ham - $55/person
Showboat Buffet
$$Buffet
All-you-can-eat 8am-2pm, $35-45/person
Carmine's at Tropicana
$$$$Italian
Easter specials: rack of lamb $110, salmon cioppino $85
Knife & Fork Inn
$$$$Fine Dining
Historic 1912 restaurant, elegant Easter dinner
Dock's Oyster House
$$$Seafood
Classic seafood since 1897
White House Sub Shop
$Subs
Legendary cheesesteaks and subs
Romantic B&Bs & Hotels
Atlantic City's accommodations offer the perfect romantic retreat. Many offer special packages.
Hard Rock Hotel
Beach access
Entertainment, restaurants, casino
Borgata
Luxury casino
Spa, fine dining, premium experience
Ocean Casino Resort
Newest property
Modern rooms, ocean views
Resorts Casino Hotel
Budget option
Margaritaville, boardwalk location
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easter Weekend Tips
Brunch Value Tips
- • Showboat buffet best value ($35-45)
- • Bally's more upscale ($55)
- • Reserve at fine dining restaurants
- • Kids 12 & under discounted at buffets
Steel Pier Tips
- • Pancake breakfast includes kids' rides
- • Best-dressed has cash prizes
- • Registration starts 12:30pm
- • Great for families with kids
Beach Tips
- • Free beach access all year
- • Egg hunt at 10am Saturday
- • Find 5 colored eggs for prizes
- • Special needs section at Franklin Ave
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Plan Your AC Easter
Steel Pier fun, affordable casino brunches, and beach egg hunts. Entertainment capital of the shore.