Atlantic City is a lively Jersey Shore hub—wide beaches, the famous boardwalk, casinos, outlet shopping, live entertainment and a growing dining/nightlife scene—so a multi‑week stay tends to feel active and walkable rather than isolated.
For quick day‑trips, Philadelphia (about 60 miles) offers major museums, pro sports and airports, and Wilmington, DE (about 45 miles) adds a compact arts and dining scene, so you can easily mix city outings into a longer assignment.