Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Atlantic City Air Show: Where to park and where to watch

The "Thunder over the Boardwalk" air show takes place on Wednesday August 13th starting at 11am, and is one of the most well attended Atlantic City events, with an expected 200,000 fans this year. If you can get a great spot on the boardwalk or other open air space, that's amazing, but if you don't want to take any chances, here are a few options for you and the family.

HARD ROCK CAFE
2 VIP packages with exclusive patio seating are available from 11am-4pm. You can choose a 4 Course Meal plus a 2 hour drink package OR classic t-shirt & Air Show pin, plus 20% off a Steel Pier ticket book. All ages are welcome $75/adult and $15 per child. 


THE FLIGHT LINE CLUB
Witness the Air Show with spectacular center stage seating by joining the Flight Line Club. From 11:30am-3:30pm tickets are only $50 per person which gets you VIP and all you can eat and drink or $30 per person which include general admission with meal and drink. Tickets can be purchased through A.C. Boardwalk Hall box office or all Ticketmaster locations. You can also call 609-813-2121. 


THE FOUNDATION ROOM
Join the Foundation Room on their balcony for their Air Show party 10am-4pm. $100 for VIP seating (adults only) includes a private table on the dining room balcony, family style tapas, prosecco, lounge buffet and 1 drink ticket. $75 for Reserved Seating (children $35) includes a designated area on the balcony, champagne, lounge buffet and 1 drink ticket. $50 for General Admission (children $35) includes standing room on the balcony, lounge buffet and 1 drink ticket. Call 609-343-4523. 


ONE ATLANTIC
View this supersonic exhibition from the exquisite air-conditioned space and outdoor terrace. Enjoy perfected views, a seat for the show and an upscale luncheon menu. Cash bar is available as well as VIP upgraded packages. $100 per person from 10:30am-3:30pm. Call 609-343-9902 or oneatlanticevents.com


CONVENIENT PARKING OPTIONS 1. The Wave Parking Garage on the corner of Mississippi and Fairmount Ave has rates of $7 for up to eight hours and $10 after eight hours during the Air Show. The parking lot located on the opposite corner at 2313 Fairmount Ave will offer $10 Park & Walk from 8am-8pm.


2. A $20 Park & Ride option will be available on the Atlantic City Expressway’s surface lot located at milepost 4 (eastbound) and milepost 3.5 (westbound). Shuttles will run continuously between the lot and the Boardwalk at Indiana Avenue from 9am-5pm on the day of the Air Show. 


3. A $20 Jitney Park & Ride option will be available from Bader Field with shuttles running continuously from 9am-4:30pm on the day of the Air Show. Shuttles will drop off and pick up all riders from Albany avenue. For more information check out www.jitneyac.com. 


4. 24-hour garage parking will also be available at the New York Avenue garage located at 19 South New York Avenue between Atlantic and Pacific avenues. Rates on the day of the Air Show are $3 up to two hours, $4 after third hour, $5 after fourth hour, $6 after fifth hour and $7 up to 24 hours. 

Source:  http://www.nj.com

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