Atlantic City Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall
The Atlantic City Convention Center opened in 1997. It replaced what is sometimes called "The Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall," which had been in operation since 1929. This older convention hall has been completely renovated and renamed "Boardwalk Hall."
Atlantic City Convention Center
International Powerboat Show
at the Convention Center
Atlantic City Convention Center
The Atlantic City Convention Center is located at One Miss America Avenue, and at the last exit of the Atlantic City Expressway. It is a completely new and modern structure that opened in 1997. It has 500,000 sq. ft. of contiguous floor space, 45 meeting rooms, 5 exhibit halls, and indoor parking for 1,400 vehicles.
One of the largest solar panel roofs in the nation is being installed at the convention center. It also has one of the most extensive WiFi networks on the East Coast.
A few examples of annual events held at the convention center are shown below.
- Atlantic City International Powerboat Show
- New Jersey Home and Garden Show
- Atlantic City Antique Car Show
- East Coast Gaming Conference
- Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show
- Atlantic City National College Fair
To see the full schedule of events at the Convention Center follow this link: Convention Center Schedule
To contact the Atlantic City Convention Center, Phone: 609-449-2000
The completely new Atlantic Convention Center replaces the much older Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall which has been renovated and renamed Boardwalk Hall.
Boardwalk Hall
Hannah Montana at Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall
Following a $90 million renovation, the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall
re-opened
under its new name "Boardwalk Hall," in 2001. It includes an Arena that can seat 10,500 people, and a ballroom that can
accommodate 17,000 people for a concert.
A few examples of events that have been held at Boardwalk Hall are shown below.
- Hannah Montana Show
- Mummers String Band
- Van Halen Rock Concert
- Elton John
- Pavlic vs. Hopkins Boxing
- Madonna Sticky and Sweet tour
- Andre Reiu
- Celine Deon
Boardwalk Hall is presently the highest grossing mid-size arena in the world.
Boardwalk Hall is presently the highest grossing mid-size arena in the world.
To see the full schedule of events at Boadwalk Hall for 2009 follow this link: Boardwalk Hall Schedule
To contact Boardwalk Hall, Phone: 609-348-7200
Atlantic City Convention Hall
Atlantic City Convention Hall History
The Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall opened in 1929. The hall was constructed without roof posts and pillars, and in it's day was considered an engineering marvel. It had 268,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, and 20 conference rooms. It also had what was at the time, the world's largest stage, measuring 110 feet wide and 85 feet deep.
Many famous events were held there including: The 1964 Democratic Convention where Lyndon B. Johnson was nominated, the Miss America Pageant and the world's first indoor football game. The Beatles played there, as did Pavarotti, the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Barbara Streisand and Andrea Bocelli.
The Convention Hall was large enough to hold indoor football games and the 1964 Liberty Bowl game was held there.
The Convention Halls Main Auditorium Organ, built in 1929, was at the time the worlds largest pipe organ and is in the Guinness Book of World Records. This pipe organ was damaged during the renovations of Boardwalk Hall, however plans are underway to restore it.
Following a $90 million renovation, the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall
re-opened
under its new name "Boardwalk Hall," in 2001. It includes an Arena that can seat 10,500 people, and a ballroom that can
accommodate 17,000 people for a concert.
Credits: Information and photos of Boardwalk Hall from the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. Convention Hall photo by Jack Freeman.
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