48-Hour Guide to Atlantic City
🌈 How to Dominate Atlantic City ~ Queer Edition! 🎰✨
Ravi Round The World in Atlantic City!
Yes, Atlantic City is famous for its glitz, iconic casinos, and gorgeous boardwalk, but did you know there’s a fabulous LGBTQ+ renaissance brewing in 2025? Let’s break down how to slay your stay.
🛎️ Where to Stay
The Ocean Casino Resort is the main character, darling. It’s the only property in town with a brand that shows up and shells out 365 days a year for the LGBTQ+ community. Think:
✔️Sleek, state-of-the-art rooms
✔️Multiple drool-worthy must-try restaurants
✔️A spa so dreamy, you'll swear you accidentally booked a week at The White Lotus
✔️A rooftop heated pool with ocean views that will melt your worries away
✔️Pride-level programming all year long
👀 What to See
🐘 Lucy the Elephant – She’s a six-story, Victorian queen built in 1881 and is the oldest surviving roadside tourist attraction in America. Respect your elders.
🎭 Check out one of the amazing shows at Hard Rock. I saw ‘My Big Gay Italian Casino’ and it was serving camp, drama, and high-octane hilarity.
💦 Island Waterpark – The world’s largest indoor beachfront waterpark. Waterslides, lazy river, and wild times await.
Atlantic City Mural Tour
🎨 Atlantic City Mural Tour – A self-guided art stroll through the vibrant Orange Loop, featuring two blocks of stunning, photo-worthy murals. In fact, there are 100 murals and counting throughout Atlantic City!
🦈 Atlantic City Aquarium – Over 100 species, including touchable sharks (!), in a totally immersive space that’s great for kids, dates, or just your inner David Attenborough.
🎪 Spiegelworld’s ‘The Hook’ at Caesars. It’s giving jaw-dropping circus acts, high fashion, and chaotic brilliance all wrapped into one unforgettable show.
🍽️ Where to Eat
☕ Gilchrist Restaurant – Classic, family-owned breakfast joint serving the finest hotcakes in Atlantic City
🥐 Brewberry Café – Fuel up with fresh brews and light bites before hitting the boardwalk.
🍽️ Cardinal – Contemporary American cuisine with an eco-conscious twist. Seasonal, sustainable, and serving you upscale realness.
🍺 Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall – Over 40 beers on draft and indulgent American comfort food in a laid-back, cute vibe.
🍝 Superfrico – An Italian fever dream of vibes and flavor, paying homage to Atlantic City’s eccentric spirit.
🌱 Byrdcage – Gluten-free baddies, rejoice! It’s cheeky, it’s tasty, and the decor is just as extra as the menu.
Byrdcage with the co-owner Jason Tell
💃 Where to Play
👠 Byrdcage – The only official queer bar in Atlantic City and trust: it delivers.
✅ Inclusive energy
✅ Legendary drag shows
✅ Cheeky Decor
✅ Some of the best food I’ve ever had at a gay bar
✅Great for date night, squad goals, or meeting your next ex-husband. 🥂
🌸 Ocean Casino Hosts many Queer Pop-Ups. From Spring Fling to seasonal surprises, the Ocean keeps it spicy with year-round LGBTQ+ events.
🥂 Hard Rock Drag Brunch with Haus of Qweens. Daytime turn-up, honey. Every other Sunday these Queens get it done! Fair warning: You might end up on stage (and we’re rooting for you).
🎉 Atlantic City isn’t just playing catch-up; it’s crafting a comeback that’s loud, proud, and bursting with life. LGBTQ+ acceptance isn’t a theme here in June, it’s part of the rhythm of everyday life.
Ready to plan your next gaycation? Head to visitatlanticcity.com and start curating your queer-tastic escape. Atlantic City is calling… and she has TURNED IT OUT 💅