Shopping
The WalkMichigan and Atlantic avenues, 609-872-7002; acoutlets.com What it is: A promenade-esque setup of factory outlets, in most cases thousands of miles from the actual factories. But no matter, you can score a classic Ralph Lauren Polo for under $50, and a size 2T pink one-piece from the Gap Outlet for 12 bucks. Among our favorites: Kenneth Cole, Banana Republic, Coach, Guess, Mikasa H&M and Borders. Parking here can be a challenge. The Shops at the WalkAéropostale American Eagle Outfitters Atlantic City Harley Davidson Auntie Anne’s Banana Republic Factory Store Bare Feet Shoes Bass Borders Outlet Brooks Brothers Factory Store Calvin Klein Carter’s Claire’s Coach Factory Store Dress Barn/Dress Barn Woman Ecco Factory Brand Shoes Fossil Gap Outlet Geoffrey Beene Guess Factory Store H&M Izod J. Jill Jockey Kenneth Cole Outlet Store Liz Claiborne Outlet London Fog Mikasa Nautica Nine West Outlet Osh Kosh PacSun Perfumania Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store Reebok Outlet Souvenir Outlet Sunglass Gallery Timberland Tommy Hilfiger Company Store Ultra Diamonds Van Heusen Vitamin World Wilsons Leather Outlet Yankee Candle Company DiningApplebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar Cavo Crepe Cafe Ruby Tuesday Ruth’s Chris Steak House Starbucks Stewart’s Rootbeer Subway The Pier at CaesarsCaesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Avenue, 866-609-PIER; thepieratcaesars.com What it is: In the olden days, it was the Million Dollar Pier. In the eighties, it was Ocean One Mall. Now it's the main destination of A.C.’s new generation of high-end shoppers (and eaters). There's a Gucci. There's a Louis Vuitton. There's also windblown sea grass, herringbone flooring, spectacular ocean views up and down the beach, and A.C.’s very own wedding chapel. The Shops at the Pier at CaesarsA/X Armani Exchange Art of Shaving BCBG Bebe Betsey Johnson Brookstone Burberry Charles David Coach Cole Haan Dandelion Finish Line Gucci Hugo Boss Louis Vutton Lush Cosmetics MAC Cosmetics Steve Madden Tiffany & Co. Tommy Bahama Tourneau Victoria’s Secret DiningBuddakan Continental Dubliner Phillips Seafood Sonsie Starbucks Vino Noir EntertainmentGame On! Rumjungle Coming Soon: The Atlantic Club Sometime this fall, the Pier’s fourth floor will become the Atlantic Club. This state-of-the-art site for special events—especially weddings—will be A.C.’s fancy take on Vegas’ Little White Wedding Chapel (except with NJ’s 72-hour waiting period). The club’s elegant layout, on-site wedding planner, florist, photographer and webcaster make it super luxe. Its ocean views, however, make it absolutely stunning. Bookings begin January 2007; 609-343-9902. The QuarterTropicana, South Brighton Avenue and Boardwalk, 800-THE-TROP; tropicana.net What it is: When the Trop opened its palm-treed, Havana-inspired tower, it instituted a bold, if temperate, late-night dress code. All the more reason to wear cut-offs and change into finer threads from Brooks Brothers, The Collection by Tahari, the White House/Black Market, and, for beneath it all, Chez Lingerie. There are cute things to snatch up at Rittenhouse Gift & Home, funky finds at Zephyr Gallery and kiddie pranks at Houdini’s, but if you ask us, the jewel of the Quarter is Bluemercury, the only place you can score T. LeClerc powder, NARS lip gloss and Creed perfume—and a serious mani-pedi—in one fabulous swoop. The ShopsBarron's Gentlemen Bluemercury Boardwalk Corner Store Brandeis Jewelers Brooks Brothers Caché Chico's The Collection by Tahari Erwin Pearl Jewelry The Hat Emporium Havana Sundries Jake's Dog House James Salt Water Taffy Landau Jewelers Magic Masters Melonie de France Old Farmer's Almanac General Store Panaderia dul Mundo Perfect Accessories & Leather Rittenhouse Gift & Home Salsa Shoes Spy Shop Swarovski Tinder Box/Vino 100 Tropicana Casino Market Tropicana Lobby Market White House/Black Market Zephyr Gallery Zeytinia Gourmet Food & Marketplace Zinman Jewelers The Borgata1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000; the borgata.com What it is: The Borgata’s boutiques dot the hallway between self-park and the casino floor. Here, find the spa-casino’s own ambient CD, hot shorts printed with “Go To Your Happy Place,” art glass, little black dresses, that famous calendar of Babes, and, in Bernie Robbins-owned Borgata Jewels, shiny happy watches by Jacob the Jeweler and Judith Leiber’s glittery clutches. For the latest on Atlantic City nightlife, events, restaurants and shopping, check out our new site, A.C. Now! User comments
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