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    The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University - The Art of Sustainability Osprey Gallery Elizabeth Hall, Ron Hutchison & Students photo by Elizabeth Hall

    The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University

    4.7(9 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Wow, so there's an art gallery amongst the chaos and crazy of Atlantic City. This is a phenomenal…read moreway to spend some time and enjoy some cool AC. I was aware of the Arts Garage by the outlets but went to the Noyes Arts Garage located in Claridge for this first time on Saturday. They had several sections filled with art collections from a bunch of different artists. The main room was huge and there was also an upstairs and downstairs section. The Claridge used to be a casino, so I think this area used to be a convention hall. While it's not a museum, if you took your time to look at each piece, you should easily kill a few hours. The collections varied, giving a little something for everyone. It looks like certain collections and exhibits are only there a certain amount of time. It's free to the public, and open until 7pm daily. I'm so impressed that this gallery is here and recommend anyone in AC looking for a break from the slots and parties, to get there art on at Noyes.

    Relatively nice place, the admission is free to the public and it has a good variety of art to look…read moreat. The only thing is because they don't own their own parking lot you and they are part of the Outlet Parking garage, you still have to pay for parking. I feel like if they gave those who visit the museum free parking there would be more people visiting it, it was basically a ghost town in there. The place is still cluttered and you don't know if something's part of the art display or not. I feel like they need to invest more on their signage because most of the art pieces are described on a piece of paper printed out and taped onto the wall. Barely any of the artwork have the dates on them, which I feel is an important part to the art, especially if you're going for a school assignment. Overall it needs to be reorganized and although it's a free art museum to go to, the parking fee makes it difficult for people to even want to go there. They do however have a deal for if you spend $25 you get free parking, but that doesn't entice people to come. Workers are extremely nice and very informative. But I feel like with the city being as vacant as it is, this museum won't survive for much longer without more crowd to it. This is extremely sad especially since it's a school funded museum and as a local I want the city in general to thrive.

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    The Art of Sustainability ProClima Jumper Jumper and Photo Elizabeth Hall

    The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University - The Art of Sustainability Osprey Gallery view Elizabeth Hall, Ron Hutchison & Students enrolled in Stockton GIS4646 photo Elizabeth Hall

    The Art of Sustainability Osprey Gallery view Elizabeth Hall, Ron Hutchison & Students enrolled in Stockton GIS4646 photo Elizabeth Hall

    The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University - Arts Garage Delicious sustainable Lilac tea served by Mo at the Cafe

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    Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

    Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

    3.5(1.5k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    The Borgata is definitely my favorite hotel and casino in AC…read more The casino floor is loaded, well-maintained, and CLEAN!!! There's tons of games and lots of spots for food on the main floor from grab and go to sit down. The staff is friendly and check-in is easy. The rooms were clean, well kept, and cleaning services came in each day and kept the rooms in good shape. The Borgata is def one of the nicer options when going to AC

    I very rarely leave negative hotel reviews, and I am generally someone who is pretty easygoing when…read moreit comes to hotels. I've stayed at Marriott properties for approximately 12 years and have accumulated 800+ nights with Marriott, so I have a pretty good understanding of the standards I expect from the brand. Unfortunately, my recent stay at the Borgata was one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I've had. We checked in Saturday. That evening, we went to put food in our refrigerator and discovered food belonging to a previous guest still inside the fridge. Gross, but I initially brushed it off as an isolated housekeeping oversight. The next morning, things got significantly worse. The TV in our room wasn't working, and when my friend went to take a shower, she discovered a significant amount of someone else's hair sitting in the shower drain. There was also no soap in the bathroom hand-soap dispenser, so we had to call to have that addressed. At that point, we went to the front desk and spoke with Connor, a manager. We explained everything, and he was apologetic and told us he would put a $100 food & beverage credit on our room and send housekeeping up to properly clean the room. We appreciated the response and went back upstairs. Except housekeeping never came. After waiting, I called the concierge to check on the request, only to be told that there was no housekeeping request in the system. The concierge then put one in and I asked how long it would take because we needed to get ready for dinner. I was actually told that I could take a tissue and remove the hair from the shower drain myself. I'm sorry, but absolutely not. I paid to stay in a hotel room. I should not be cleaning another guest's hair out of the shower drain myself. Eventually, housekeeping did come. However, after the housekeeper left, the hair was STILL in the shower drain. I literally had to follow the housekeeper into the hallway and point out that the hair had not been removed. This is not about expecting perfection. Hotels make mistakes. It is about basic cleanliness and the fact that we repeatedly gave the property opportunities to fix the problem, and somehow the most obvious issue was still not addressed. Then, to make matters worse, I received our folio after checking out and discovered that the $100 food & beverage credit Connor specifically promised us was never applied. So now I'm left wondering what, exactly, was being done to resolve the situation. I have stayed at an enormous number of Marriott properties over the years and have never experienced this combination of poor housekeeping, lack of communication, and failure to follow through on a commitment made by management. Food left in the refrigerator. Hair from a previous guest in the shower drain. Missing soap. Broken TV. Housekeeping request not entered. Being told to clean the hair myself. Hair still left in the drain after housekeeping. And finally, the promised $100 credit not applied. That is an extraordinary number of basic failures for one stay. The Borgata is a major property, and as a Marriott-affiliated hotel, I expected significantly better.

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    Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
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    Wentworth Gallery - Atlantic City

    Wentworth Gallery - Atlantic City

    4.8(4 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    What? A piece of vintage Kiss artwork for $52k...it was actually the price. The gallery attendant…read morewas an absolute perfect blend of personality and knowledge of the vastly different art exhibits. Not sure if anyone actually buys the high priced paintings but the ones under 5k peaked my interest but easier to buy one in my hometown. Wentworth will ship to a closer gallery in Boca or Miami for pick up if requested.

    I was in Atlantic City visiting some visiting family who were staying at the nearby Resorts Casino…read moreand Hotel and since the gallery is located inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino I had to pay a visit to the place as well. My goal was to find items related to bands that I follow for my PiercingMetal adventures and lucky for me, Paul Stanley of KISS had recently done a showcase of his work and many of the paintings were on display. The courteous staff allowed me to photograph them and I will be adding them to the website posts. I also was able to see the works by Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart and Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and everything was awesome to behold in person. Of course, fine art by such notables is way out of my price range but I do appreciate it and it was wonderful to see. The gallery itself is not a huge space as its located in part of the hotel but believe me they fit plenty of work in there for you to enjoy if you are just a looker or someone who is entertaining a purchase. Hopefully I will get to return at some time in the future and see some different stuff. Be sure to visit if you should be in the region. Its time well spent. Then go gamble a little bit at the Hard Rock.

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    Wentworth Gallery - Atlantic City - STAR TREK $4k

    STAR TREK $4k

    Wentworth Gallery - Atlantic City
    Wentworth Gallery - Atlantic City

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    WheatonArts - Wheaton Arts Center

    WheatonArts

    4.6(43 reviews)
    32.0 mi
    $

    Our family has been visiting Wheaton Arts for many years! It's our favorite go to place in the…read moreFall! We have many glass pumpkins made there. Anytime we have out of town relatives visit, we take them there. It's so peaceful and also educational. Winter of 2026 was very bad this year and we noticed it has also taken a toll on their landscaping. With time, I'm sure it will be repaired. This place is worth an afternoon visit! Be sure to check their calendar for special events.

    Glass, yo, it's from Joy-zee!…read more This is a weird but cool arts campus in Millville, mainly about glass, but also housing a decent-size pottery guild, and a small building of textile/tribal arts. In addition to live glass blowing demonstrations, and special classes or make-and-take events for glass/pottery pieces, they have a glass museum with tons of history on glass in the USA. NJ had all the right conditions and materials (wood, sand, soda ash, and silica) for glass so it was the nation's main source of glass for a long period in US history. They make pottery and glass items on site that are sold in the store, and visitors can observe all of this being made. There is a long nature trail, a lake, historic schoolhouse, and various other interesting buildings on the campus. There are at least two stores, both with tons of glass and pottery/ceramic gift options, among other artistic mediums. There is finer art glass sculpture available too, in the gallery store. Wheaton offers a handful of free admission days every year (mostly in summer), including the Fire Muster, with a bunch of fire engines and firemen! They also host craft shows, holiday themed weekends, and other festival events. Live music and food trucks are normally part of any event day. It's a very fun place, and easily can take 2 hours to explore everything. My last visit I was there 3 hours and still didn't get to the nature trail. Nearby Vineland has many great food options, especially Puerto Rican.

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    Wheaton Arts

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    Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Il Mulino

    Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

    3.0(991 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    I really had a great time at the Hard rock . My husband and I stayed for a couple of nights midweek…read morein August . The unity club had a sale and we were able to get rooms under $80 per night . Just remember a resort fee and their feeds are charged . It wasn't a busy period so no issues with valet or check in. The hotel was very clean and modern . My room was huge ! There were a lot of food options including a buffet. The food caters to all price points . You can get cheap fast food or fine dining . The casino was huge . The hotel offers live music daily which was cool . The crowd was definitely a boomer crowd but I didn't mind . The bands were pretty good . One suggestion is that they could use some more waitresses around the casino and in the performance area . I will be back!

    I finally went back to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City, I haven't been there for a long…read moretime.. That said.... The place puts every other casino to shame.. Action,Great Vibes, Excellent table games selection. Very Very friendly dealers and Pit Bosses. A real Great time All around... The Fresh Harvest Buffet was Awesome..A great selection to choose from and fresh tasting food..Personally I think one of the Best Buffets in All of Atlantic City!!!! Unlike other Casino's that I also went back to today, I was very dissapointed in each and every one of them. Hard Rock will NOW be my Casino of choice when I'm in Atlantic City!!!!!

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    Il Mulino

    Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Il Mulino

    Il Mulino

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    Carazy Paint - Lighted wine bottle

    Carazy Paint

    5.0(1 review)
    14.5 mi

    Had a great time at a private party for my girls. The instructor was knowledgeable and easy to…read moreunderstand. Even the little kids came out with great paintings

    From the owner: Serving Southern NJ and Pittsburgh PA Travel and Studio…read more(NJ) events for all occasions and ages. Its not just painting with Carazy Paint, its fun! We seriously have a great time. Carazy paint attracts a group of really incredible people. Even as the instructor, I have met some of my greatest friends here, the regulars that have become family... the Carazies . Special events are held to show my appreciation for their loyalty and friendship. Come on in and see for yourself, become one of the Carazies with us! We not only paint on canvas but also on pallet boards, glass, and ceramics as well as face paint! . We also have a summer art camp for kids. There is something for all ages. I take you step by step and my promise to you is that "You will be impressed with your painting" No experience necessary! My heart is invested in Carazy Paint and I want you to love the experience as much as I do. Carazy Paint studio can accommodate 34 guests for a public or private event in studio, 80-100 guests on location.. Top of the line art supplies, you can see and feel the difference compared to our competitors. You are welcomed to BYOB & Snacks at all times ID will be checked and we ask for you to be responsible and respectful. Carazy Paint and it's instructors have to right to refuse service to you without reimbursement if you become rude and or disrespectful

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    One of our favorite!

    Carazy Paint - Birthday parties/facepainting and crafts

    Birthday parties/facepainting and crafts

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    Close Encounters - publicart - Updated September 2026

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