When people think of the biggest and best casinos in the world, they usually think of Las Vegas first. But people are missing out if they don't consider everything that Atlantic City, New Jersey has to offer. Besides being in an extremely convenient location for people up and down the east coast, Atlantic City has a wide range of great hotels and casinos that cover the full range of what you'd hope for in a travel destination such as this. Here's a rundown of some of the biggest and best casinos in Atlantic City.

One of the newest and most exciting casinos in Atlantic City is the Borgata. The Borgata is known to be extremely trendy and popular, and it has many late night clubs that attract a youthful crowd. It's a flashy casino that offers plenty to do for gamblers and non-gamblers alike. It is located away from the main strip of Atlantic City, so you'll need to take a 5 or 10 minute bus or taxi ride to get there.

Atlantic City is known for Trump and his huge presence there. In fact, he has three massive hotel and casinos in Atlantic City, declaring his domination of the area. Although there are rumors that that number may change in the near future. His current three casinos are the Trump Taj Mahal, the Trump Plaza and the Trump Marina Hotel. The three are spread out across a variety of sites along the Atlantic City area.

The Showboat Hotel and Casino is very unique because of its design and its theme. The building is actually shaped as if it was a vintage casino riverboat from the New Orleans area and earlier American times. Inside of the casino there is therefore an appropriate Mardi Gras theme to the food and all of the décor. Another theme casino in Atlantic City is the Bally's Wild West Casino. Located within the Bally's hotel on the main strip, the Wild West has the great look and feel of gambling on the American frontier in the 1800s. It's a fun place to visit while spending time in Atlantic City.

Of course, many of the mainstays associated with casinos have presences in Atlantic City as well. Along the main strip of hotels and casinos you'll find the Tropicana, Caesar's, Harrah's and other staples of the casino world. The Resorts Hotel and Casino is another massive complex that offers plenty in the world of gaming.

This is just an overview of some of the largest and most popular casinos that Atlantic City has to offer. Altogether there are a variety of others, and Atlantic City is continuing to evolve, expand and improve. As more people learn of the great possibilities that Atlantic City has to offer, the area is becoming more lively and exciting, and draws in bigger musical and performance acts and even better hotels. A trip to Atlantic City is an affordable journey offering tons of excitement and diversity.