The only thing AC has going for it is close proximity to Philadelphia which is a great city. There really is no comparison to be had with Vegas except both have casinos and big hotels, but honestly there is little in the way of hotels as attractions like in LV. Worth a day trip from Philly (as we did) but I would not return.

I have also been, on a day trip on the way from Jersey shore on the way back to Clinton where I was staying with relatives. I liked it. I was only 20 but got away with sticking $20 in a machine without anyone bothering me. Another thing it has over Vegas is a promenade and beach. I hear though that the back streets can be a bit iffy in AC - so it's preferable to stay within a smallish area in the evening which would also rule out some hotels. I would probably go back if I was in the vicinity - however wouldn't plan a whole trip there instead of Vegas.

Many thanks lesley74 and jwhiting for your replies, you more or less confirmed what we were thinking of Atlantic City, we have visited Vegas a few times now and were thinking of a east coast of USA trip would be good. Philadelphia does look very good!...:)