After winning tons of cash in one of Atlantic City’s casinos, the perfect thing to do is go shopping and buy clothes, jewelry and wonderful gifts. Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing, NJ has more than 150 stores. JC Penney, Macy’s and Sears anchor the mall. Other stores include Against All Odds, Limited Too, Gymboree, Express Men, Sam Goody, D.E.M.O., Gap, Ann Taylor Loft, Charlotte Russe, and Wet Seal to name a few.

Shore Mall located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ boasts 60 stores. They include a Boscov’s, Burlington Coat Factory, Elegant Boutique, Deb Shop, Beachcombers Collectibles, 4M Kids and 4M Fashion, Allen’s Men’s and Women’s shoe stores and Palace Diamonds as well as many more. Central Square is a rustic shopping center in Linwood that is open during daylight hours.

Two stops along the Boardwalk not to be missed are Belrose Galleries and Steel’s Fudge, Inc. Belrose Galleries features collectibles, antiques, hand-made furniture, fine arts, jewelry and bronze sculptures. Satisfy a sweet tooth at Steel’s Fudge. This is the world’s oldest family-owned fudge factory and it is rich and delicious. Gift shops can be found in the casinos and hotels in the area as well.

Twelve miles from Atlantic City is the quaint village of Smithville. From Atlantic City it is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway and Route 9. The historic shopping village contains more than 60 shop, 4 restaurants, a puppet theatre and museum, a carousel and boating on the lake. The Brownstone Puppet Theatre and Museum is one of only 36 puppet theatres in the United States. A collection of puppets from around the world can be viewed in the theatre. A few of the unique shops include, Auto Gift Stop (gifts for auto lovers), Accents by Razzle Dazzle & Razzle Dazzle, The British Connection (British and Australian gifts, teas, foods), The Christmas Shoppe, Cook’s Corner, Gryst Mill Gifts (hand crafted gifts and nautical table lamps), Ireland and Old Lace, Rose of Sharon Antiques, Made in Italy, Tomasello Winery and Two Country Ducks (baskets, placemats, florals). Each of the specialty shops in Smithville offers unusual and interesting items. This locale would be the perfect place to spend the day strolling through the town browsing and relaxing.