Paradise Club, Atlantic City

#30 among attractions in Atlantic City

Dancing, Nightlife

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Facts and practical information

The Paradise Club or Club Paradise was a nightclub and jazz club at 220 North Illinois Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It was one of two major black jazz clubs in Atlantic City during its heyday from the 1920s through 1950s, the other being Club Harlem. Entertaining a predominantly white clientele, it was known for its raucous floor shows featuring gyrating black dancers accompanied by high-energy jazz bands led by the likes of Count Basie, Jimmie Lunceford, and Lucky Millinder. In 1954 the Paradise Club merged with Club Harlem under joint ownership. ()

Coordinates: 39°21'50"N, 74°26'2"W

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WestsideAtlantic City United States

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Paradise Club – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Steel Pier, Playground Pier, Gap, Hard Rock Cafe.

0.9 miSE
Theme park, Amusement park
Steel Pier, Atlantic City
24 min walk • Located on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk in New Jersey, Steel Pier is an iconic amusement park that has been delivering thrills and entertainment to visitors for over a century. Stretching over the Atlantic Ocean, this classic attraction offers a mix of...
0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Playground Pier, Atlantic City
18 min walk • Playground Pier is a four-story pier located on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey that houses a luxury shopping and restaurant mall. Located at the foot of Arkansas Avenue, it is connected to Caesars casino via a second-story skybridge, and is about 900 feet long, with its far end extending over the Atlantic Ocean.
~1620 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Outlet mall
Gap, Atlantic City
8 min walk • Tanger Outlets The Walk is a 109-store open-air outlet mall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is the only outlet mall in Atlantic County. The mall opened in August 2003 and spans 3 city blocks, featuring a unique layout in outlet mall construction.
0.8 miSE
Grand casino resort with a concert arena
Hard Rock Cafe, Atlantic City
21 min walk • The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is a casino and hotel on the Boardwalk, owned by Hard Rock International, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States. The casino, originally known as the Trump Taj Mahal, was inaugurated by its then-owner Donald Trump in 1990, and was built at a total cost of nearly US$1 billion.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Architecture, Sport complex
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City
18 min walk • Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, formerly known as the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall, is a multi-purpose arena in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States.
1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Casino
The Quarter at Tropicana, Atlantic City
25 min walk • The Quarter at Tropicana is an Old Havana-themed enclosed shopping mall located at the Tropicana Casino Resort Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It contains over 40 stores, nine restaurants, eleven nightclubs, and a spa.
1 miSW
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City, Atlantic City
26 min walk • Tropicana Atlantic City, also known as The Trop and previously as TropWorld Resort, is a resort, casino hotel located on the beach and Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
0.6 miS
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Trump Plaza, Atlantic City
16 min walk • Trump Plaza was a hotel and casino on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. Designed by architect Alan Lapidus, it operated from May 15, 1984 until September 16, 2014.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Public art, Theater
Dante Hall Theater, Atlantic City
13 min walk • Dante Hall Theater of the Arts is a theatre and cultural center in Atlantic City, New Jersey located in the Ducktown neighbourhood, which has traditionally been the city's Little Italy. It is now part of Stockton University.
1 miN
Waterfront casino resort with dining
Borgata, Atlantic City
26 min walk • Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is a hotel, casino, and spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States. It is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. The casino hotel features 2,798 rooms and is the largest hotel in New Jersey. Borgata opened in July 2003 and is the top-grossing casino in Atlantic City.
0.8 miE
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Showboat Atlantic City, Atlantic City
22 min walk • The Showboat Atlantic City is a resort hotel and former casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Showboat opened as a casino hotel in 1987 and closed in 2014; the hotel reopened in 2016. It is owned by developer Bart Blatstein.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paradise Club?

Nearby attractions include Carnegie Library Center, Atlantic City (9 min walk), Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City (9 min walk), St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, Atlantic City (10 min walk), African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey, Atlantic City (12 min walk).

How to get to Paradise Club by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paradise Club:

Bus

Atlantic City Bus Terminal Bay 3 • Lines: 319 (7 min walk)