Atlantic City, NJ venue guide
Plan your visit to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Medium and large handbags are permitted but searched. Shopping bags, briefcases, backpacks of any size, duffel bags, luggage and diaper bags are strictly prohibited, and there's no storage for confiscated bags. Guests may face bag checks, a physical search or metal detection, so arrive early.
Entrances
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is at 2301 Boardwalk. Doors open 60–90 minutes before showtime, depending on the event. Guests may face bag checks, a physical search or metal detection, so arrive early. There's no re-entry. Children 2 and up need a ticket. Will call opens four hours before the show (photo ID needed).
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Venue essentials
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Medium and large handbags are permitted but searched. Shopping bags, briefcases, backpacks of any size, duffel bags, luggage and diaper bags are strictly prohibited, and there's no storage for confiscated bags. Guests may face bag checks, a physical search or metal detection, so arrive early.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Boardwalk Hall — A-Z Guide
Boardwalk Hall is ADA compliant, and all restrooms are accessible. Elevators are behind portals F and L. Buy wheelchair seating at 609-348-7803. Guest Services, behind portal K, helps with seating changes. Request sign language interpreters at least two weeks ahead (609-348-7803).
Verified Oct 5, 2026Boardwalk Hall — A-Z Guide
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
The NJ TRANSIT Atlantic City Rail Terminal is next to the Atlantic City Convention Center and links to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station and Amtrak. Lyft is the venue's official rideshare partner.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Food and drinks are sold at concession stands throughout the arena, with items prepared fresh. Alcohol is sold at select events (21+, valid ID). No outside food, drinks or alcohol. There's an ATM on the southeast concourse, outside portal J.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Boardwalk Hall — A-Z Guide
All restrooms at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall are accessible. Guest Services, behind portal K, can give directions.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Boardwalk Hall — A-Z Guide
Boardwalk Hall doesn't publish merch-stand locations; tour merch varies by event. Unauthorized vending on the grounds is prohibited.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Boardwalk Hall — A-Z Guide
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