Atlantic City is more than just a gambler's haven it's a legendary resort town like no other.įrom its founding, Atlantic City has always been about tourism. While many visitors come just for the casinos, which had revitalized Atlantic City in the late 1970s after decades of decline, if you never set foot on the beach it's fair to say you're missing the whole point. The city's beaches and the famous wood-plank walkway have attracted visitors for more than a century. Its streets are familiar to anyone who's ever played Monopoly (the American version), but board game fans aren't the only ones who want to 'take a walk on the Boardwalk'. The entertainment capital of the Eastern Seaboard, Atlantic City is New Jersey's most popular resort destination. Atlantic City casinos at night The Atlantic City Boardwalk For other places with the same name, see Atlantic City (disambiguation).
