We stayed in one of the cheaper hotels that was close to the boardwalk. Went there with my cousin and my aunt this past Late April/Early May (about 5 days). Loved the boardwalk… one of the best places I have visited. Bought lots of stuff. Went to a few of the casinos but didn’t play much – not my thing. Ate at a Hard Rock Cafe – had never eated there before, even though we have one (or more maybe, I don’t know) at home, and ate, I think at a Bally’s too.