stevie nicks weekend in atlantic city

where to eat, sleep, and be merry..... stevie is performing at historic boardwalk wall on october 18th.

friday night

arrive. check in somewhere with personality. the new seahaus hotel if you want a clean start, or the claridge if you like charm + history. throw your bag down, rinse the road off, and go to kelsey’s for dinner. the mac and cheese is serious.

walk back to your hotel along the beach. the air smells like sugar and salt. grab an ice cream or cocktail for the walk. gamble if that’s your vice, but don’t get sucked in. try to enter flow state. people watch. the real show is tomorrow.

you could also check out the charli xcx / lady gaga dance party at anchor rock club if you're feeling it.

i usually like to end these types of (and all) nights at the Irish Pub.

cubby, a friend and pub icon

saturday morning if you’re up early, go catch the sunrise. the beach is empty. perform a ritual. bring ur book. take a walk. dip your toes in. it’s the best time to breathe. truly.

cm slenko photo cred

breakfast: hit salt & pepper. it’s close to boardwalk hall, so you

can scout the venue and maybe spot a tour bus.

hit up AC leaf or high rollers lounge if you wanna toke before the show.

take a mosey up the boardwalk. stop at ms. tina’s psychic for a classic reading. hit lotus leaf  (either location but the one next to celebrity grill is bigger) for a concert outfit. everything’s affordable, cute, and flattering. also total stevie nicks vibes. cute jewelry and the prices are RIGHT. eat a slice on the boards. bwe a tourist.

enjoy haunted golf at north beach mini golf. mini golf that comes with built in vibes + spookiness.

saturday evening

eat early at pho sydney. fast, clean, no fuss. perfect pre-show meal.

head to boardwalk hall (5 min walk). find your seat. maybe cry a little. let stevie do her thing. early? grab a drink at ducktown while u wait.

when the lights come up, walk up the road to angelonis club madrid. it’s old school, dimly lit, and the drinks are incredible. easily in my top three bars in the city. everyone there has a story. you’ll probably leave with one too. you’ll also leave with a copy of The Diving Horse, which you can pick up behind the bar.

photo cred cj sooy

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sunday morning

you’ll need a reset. go to harper’s at ocean. order a bloody mary and let the view remind you of your wonderful evening spent in a wonderful city.

before you head out, walk down to the water. stand there for a minute. let the wind mess you up a little. call it a ritual if you want.

then go home,

so stop wondering what to so in atlantic city and turn stevie nicks into a mini vacay.