The casinos aren’t the only game in town. Atlantic City has oodles of cool stuff to do from its free beaches to the bay and everywhere in between.
AC is the inspiration for Monopoly and has been home to the Miss America Pageant (on and off, but mostly on) for nearly a century. Atlantic City boasts the world’s longest boardwalk. And that same promenade holds the distinction of being the oldest in the US. Also, the city’s famous Steel Pier still operates today with modern updates to please kids of all ages.
A dive into the history of this famous and infamous city will reveal it’s roots as a favorite summertime vacation destination for Philadelphians. Once known as both “America’s Playground” and the “World’s Playground,” the city rose to infamy during prohibition. In recent years that part of it’s history inspired the HBO series Boardwalk Empire.
This iconic city offers plenty of activities besides gambling. You’ll find all your shore favorites like the ocean and boardwalk, as well as, awesome restaurants, fun nightlife, culture and outdoor activities.