About this city
Also known as: The World's Playground, A.C.
Perched beautifully on Absecon Island along the southern Atlantic coast of New Jersey, Atlantic City is a world-renowned resort capital famous for its iconic boardwalk and status as the historic gambling hub of the East Coast. Incorporated in 1854 as a rail-accessible health retreat, the city pioneered the modern tourism industry by constructing the world's very first wooden boardwalk in 1870. Atlantic City holds an indelible place in American pop culture, inspiring the original street names for the classic Monopoly board game and famously hosting the Miss America pageant for generations. Following the legalization of casino gaming in 1976, it transformed into a soaring neon paradise. Today, it successfully coordinates massive mega-resorts with convention tourism and miles of wide public sand beaches.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Experience 24-hour gaming, luxury spas, and headline concerts at the Borgata, Hard Rock, or Caesars Casino Resorts. Stroll, bike, or ride a historic rolling chair along the famous 4-mile Atlantic City Boardwalk. Shop major international designer brands at the Tanger Outlets complex.
