What is now thought of as a mecca for gambling, star-studded shows, gourmet cuisine and raging nightlife was once a quiet, sleepy summer home for the Lenni Lenape Indians. Atlantic City, New Jersey, has come far from its original name of "Little Water" or Absegami, and now serves as a Jersey Shore destination for packs of men celebrating their last few days or weeks of bachelorhood before getting hitched.
Whether your bachelor party is made up of sporty types or ones who prefer to soak up the sun and relax, chartering an Atlantic City fishing boat has something for everyone. Captains of ships such as the O-Beth Sportfishing Charter take bachelor parties from the bar past the sandbar and into the ocean to search for flounder, tuna, offshore shark and marlin. Sailings are available for half and full days or even overnight. Fishing enthusiasts may appreciate knowing that the largest striped bass in the world, 79 pounds, was caught in Atlantic City. Boats such as the O-Beth carry up to six passengers; other larger boats may accommodate bigger bachelor parties. Consider the trip to give new meaning to the term "the one that got away."
A visit to a strip club may seem like a big cliche for bachelor parties, but if poles and dancers are on your group's agenda, Atlantic City offers many options. Each strip club in Atlantic City has different features and restrictions. Bare Exposure, for example, lets you bring your own alcohol--they do not serve their own, and offers completely nude dancing.
Delilah's Den, on the other hand, has a full-service bar and dancers who strip down to string bikinis. Call ahead to inquire about special champagne room options or discounts on cover charges for large groups. You may also want to let your hostess know that you're a bachelor party when you arrive, as the dancers may do a special performance featuring the "man of the hour."
Tattoo shows such as "LA Ink" and "Miami Ink" may have a stronghold on the television lineups, but tattooing is going strong and in living color in Atlantic City as well. Select a shop such as Hot Rod Tattoo, directly in Atlantic City, for a permanent way to remember your bachelor party and bond together. Shops provide the highest level of hygiene and security for their technicians, including sterilization of materials in an autoclave. Before heading to Atlantic City, brainstorm with your bachelor party of tattoo ideas and designs or pick the brains of one of the on-site tattoo artists who can create something custom for your group. Since you're traveling in a pack, make an appointment ahead of time so your group won't have to wait. For members of your group not wanting to make such as permanent commitment as body ink, many shops also offer options such as piercings and temporary tattoos.
