The City of Atlantic City and Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority offer tips to be prepared for the June 24-26 festival at Bader Field. Also, find directions, transportation and parking information.
ATLANTIC CITY — Here are 10 tips to ensure that you enjoy the Dave Matthews Band Caravan weekend in Atlantic City, courtesy of the City of Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA).
1. Plan your route and allow plenty of time. If you are driving, plan your route accordingly. Exit 2 off the Atlantic City Expressway will be closed to traffic so those going Downbeach or to Tropicana and Hilton casinos are recommended to use Exit 5 and follow Route 322/40/Black Horse Pike into the city. Route 40/322/Black Horse Pike will have two lanes heading east into the city and one lane heading west out of the city. Route 30/White Horse Pike is also an option. Designated parking lots are conveniently located within all of the arteries. Pay attention to signage heading into the city for any road closing or traffic information. For highway advisory updates, visit www.511NJ.org for more information.
2. Park and leave your car. Casino’s offer public parking for $20 for that weekend. City-appointed parking areas are listed on www.dmbcaravan.com and www.atlanticcitynj.com for a rate of $20. There are three Park and Rides offered: at the SJTA Intercept Lot, located on the Atlantic City Expressway just before the Welcome Center at mile marker 3.5; the Fairmount Avenue Lot located at Fairmont and Mississippi Avenues; and the Atlantic Avenue Lot located at Atlantic and Missouri Avenues. Lots will be open from 9-2 a.m. with the first shuttle departing at 11 a.m. Cost to park and ride is $20. Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center ($10) also offer public parking. Tailgating at the festival is not allowed.
3. Plan an alternate mode of transportation. NJ Transit Rail Terminal is located within the Atlantic City Convention Center and connects Atlantic City to Philadelphia at 30th Street Station and Amtrak’s Northeast corridor lines. (www.njtransit.com). Additional train cars are scheduled. ACES offers light rail service between New York’s Penn Station and the Atlantic City Rail Terminal (www.acestrain.com). The Atlantic City Bus Terminal is located on Michigan and Atlantic Aves. Two bus lines operate out of the AC Bus Terminal: www.njtransit.com (800-582-5946) and www.greyhound.com (800/231-2222). Once in Atlantic City, bus and jitney transportation options are available on Atlantic and Pacific Avenues, or walk to venue.
4. See the Show. Tickets for Dave Matthews Band Caravan are available on line at www.dmbcaravan.com for $85 for single day or $325 for VIP package per day, $195 for three day or $825 for three-day VIP package, or purchase a VIP upgrade in addition to your three day for $210. Tickets will also be available for purchase onsite at Bader Field in Atlantic City for the Dave Matthews Band Caravan. Gates open at 1 p.m. and festival begins at 1:15 p.m. on Friday and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Children of all ages are welcome at the event. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and children age 6 and under are not required a ticket.
5. Hungry? Thirsty? Need a place to stay? For your convenience, Atlantic City has a mobile site. Just type in www.atlanticcitynj.com on your smart phone’s browser and it will automatically redirect you to the mobile site. Don’t have a smart phone? Dial 1-888- AC VISIT for information and help on finding a place to eat, drink, stay or more when not at the DMB Caravan festival.
6. What to bring? Make sure to wear light cotton clothing or a similar breathable fabric, sunscreen, sunglasses, and make sure to stay hydrated with water and moderate your consumption of alcohol. Empty reusable bottles are permitted into the festival. When entering the festival become familiar with water stations, EMT stations and emergency exits. Lawn and camping chairs, and blankets are allowed. Audio recording for personal use only is permitted.
7. What NOT to bring? Leave your pet at home – unless you have a service dog this isn’t the place for man’s best friend. While compact and cell phone cameras are permitted, video cameras are not. Frame back packs are not allowed but soft side backpacks are permitted as long as they are no larger than 18.5” x 13” x 8”. No outside food or water is allowed – you can bring an empty reusable bottle for water. No umbrellas, shade canopies, tents, metal poles, walkie talkies, coolers, musical instruments, laser pointers are allowed in the festival. Strollers are permitted only if used for transporting children.
8. What is the policy on re-entry/in-outs? Three-day ticket holders for the festival must exchange their ticket for a three-day wristband and will be allowed to re-enter the festival. You must pass through security each time you enter.
9. What type of food vendors and craft vendors will be on site? There is a plethora of choices that will be available for purchase, including local favorites like Tony Boloney’s for pizza and subs to Jonathans Harbor featuring seafood burgers and sausage to vendors selling beer, soda, water, Gatorade and more. Arts and craft vendors will feature everything from rings to men’s and women’s clothing to hats to handmade organic sandals.
10. Have a good time. Be responsible and respectful of your fellow-Dave Mathews Band Caravan attendees and the fellow visitors to Atlantic City. Everyone attending is looking to experience the music, fun and atmosphere of the festival and Atlantic City.
The following has been provided by the DMBC festival organizers.
DIRECTIONS TO ATLANTIC CITY:
FROM THE ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY
AC Expressway turns into N Missouri Avenue as you enter Atlantic City. Park and Ride or walk to venue options.
Park and Ride: open 9 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily, $20. First shuttle at 11 a.m.
• The SJTA Intercept Lot, located on the Atlantic City Expressway just before the Welcome Center at mile marker 3.5.
• Fairmount Avenue Lot, Fairmont and Mississippi Avenues
• Atlantic Avenue Lot, Atlantic and Missouri Avenues
Closest Casino Parking, Maximum $20:
• Atlantic City Hilton, Boston and the Boardwalk
• Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Avenue,
• Tropicana Casino & Resort, Brighton Avenue and the Boardwalk
Closest Public Parking, $20:
• 3800 Atlantic Avenue (Bicycles and Motorcycles), between S. Trenton Ave. and S. Lincoln Place.
• 3700 Atlantic Avenue, between Albany Ave and Roosevelt Place.
• 3601 Pacific Avenue, between S. Hartford and Albany Avenues.
• 10 S. Albany Avenue, south of Ventnor Ave/ between Ventnor and Atlantic Avenues.
• 102 S. California Avenue, between Pacific Ave and the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
• 26 S. California Avenue, between Atlantic and Pacific Avenues.
• Historic Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Pacific Avenue
• Atlantic City Convention Center, One Convention Blvd.
Walking Route:
• Attendees should walk to the venue via the Boardwalk or Atlantic Avenue, as primary routes, they would walk the Boardwalk or Atlantic Avenue southbound until Albany Avenue, then turn Westbound to O’Donnell Park, crossing the Albany Avenue Draw Bridge to the venue. An alternate route should be Pacific Avenue South Bound to Albany Avenue then turn Westbound to O’Donnell Park, crossing the Albany Avenue Draw Bridge.
FROM ROUTE 30/WHITE HORSE PIKE
Follow Route 30 to Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Jitney, Cab or Limo to the festival options. Jitney Line on Pacific Avenue - will drop off at Albany Avenue and then walk to venue.
Closest Casino Parking for Jitney/cab or limo use (Boardwalk), Maximum $20:
• Bally’s Atlantic City, Park Place and the Boardwalk
• Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk at North Carolina Ave
• Showboat- The Mardi Gras Casino, 801 Boardwalk
• Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave
Jitneys, 13-passenger mini-buses, offer $2.25 fare for a single ride
Closest Casino Parking for cab or limo use (Marina District), Maximum $20:
• Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgata Way
• Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Huron Avenue and Brigantine Blvd.
• Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Boulevard
The maximum cost for a taxi ride within city limits for up to five passengers is $13, not including tip.
Closest Public Parking, $20:
• 1600 Pacific Avenue and contiguous dirt spaces, between S. Mt. Vernon and S. Kentucky Avenues.
• 117 S. Kentucky Avenue, between Pacific Avenue and the Atlantic City Boardwalk
• 152 S. New York Avenue, between Pacific Avenue and the Atlantic City Boardwalk
• 1713 Pacific Avenue (between S. Indiana Ave and S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd) and 18 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
• Pinnacle Entertainment lot (former Sands area) between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
FROM ROUTE 323/40/BLACK HORSE PIKE
Follow Route 323/40/ Black Horse Pike to Atlantic City. Walk to venue.
ADA Parking:
• Recommended parking for attendees with disabilities is either one of the Park and Ride options or Albany Avenue and the Boardwalk at the former Atlantic City High School parking area. From there, use handicapped accessible Jitney or taxi service to venue.
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Rail Service
The NJ Transit Rail Terminal is conveniently located within the Atlantic City Convention Center and connects Atlantic City to Philadelphia at 30th Street Station and Amtrak's Northeast corridor lines. For more information, call 973-275-5555, or visit their website at www.njtransit.com. Once in Atlantic City, bus and jitney transportation options are available on Atlantic and Pacific Avenues, or walk to venue.
ACES - New York City to Atlantic City Direct Train Service ACES (Atlantic City Express Service), a light rail service between New York's Penn Station and the Atlantic City Rail Terminal. Express trains will operate Friday through Sunday. Multi-level rail cars offer passengers comfortable leather seating, private lounge, food and beverage kiosks. For schedules and ticket pricing, visit www.acestrain.com. Once in Atlantic City, bus and jitney transportation options are available on Atlantic and Pacific Avenues, or walk to venue.
Bus
The Atlantic City Bus Terminal is located in the heart of the city on Michigan and Atlantic Aves. It's adjacent to The Atlantic City Outlets - The Walk and two or three blocks from casinos. Two bus lines operate out of the AC Bus Terminal: NJ Transit (800-582-5946) and Greyhound (800/231-2222). Once in Atlantic City, bus and jitney transportation options are available on Atlantic and Pacific Avenues, or walk to venue.
Air Service
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is an easy 20-minute drive from Atlantic City. Scheduled carriers servicing ACY include Spirit Airlines (1-800-772-7117) and AirTran (1-800-247-8726). Philadelphia International Airport is about 60 minutes away and is accessible via private or public transportation. For more information about Atlantic City International Airport, visit www.acairport.com. Check airport for available transportation options to venue.
"[Atlantic City's] location was really central. You’ve got good facilities, it’s not, you know, like 39 miles on some two-lane country road — that kind of vibe, you know, so it’s just the fact that it’s practical, there’s a lot of facilities and since we’re not doing like a camping thing we thought it would be good to be close to infrastructure so the fans do have like the backbone of a place like Atlantic City at their disposal."
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1. Atlantic City Pet Hotel & Grooming said... on Jun 22, 2011 at 09:25PM
“In the event that you do travel with your 4-legged child, (your favorite dog
or cat), you can contact the Atlantic City Pet Hotel & Grooming. It is located around the corner from Bader Field, and it recommended by all of the Casino Hotels in Atlantic City. You should remember to call your Vet for your dogs', or cats' vaccinnation records. Open 7 days a week, and it is available for check-in 24 hours a day with prior reservations. Call them at 609 348 8660, or 609 741 1008..”