Atlantic City Boardwalk Earns Spot on Elite Travel List

New Jersey is home to amazing boardwalks, so it should come as no surprise that one of our most legendary has received a prestigious honor.

New Jersey Boardwalk Named Among America's Best

There are so many boardwalks across the nation, it's hard to imagine that one of our own in the Garden State finds itself in our nation's top 15.

Not only is this boardwalk considered one of the best in America by an elite publication like Fodor's Travel, but it's also the boardwalk with the richest history.

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The legendary boardwalk in Atlantic City has been named among the best in the country, along with amazing boardwalks like the ones in Ocean City, Maryland and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Atlantic City Boardwalk's Rich History

There is one historical fact about Atlantic City's boardwalk that no one could take away. It has the honor of being America's first boardwalk.

This amazing piece of American history has been around since 1870 and has been the home of great memories for generations of families, both in New Jersey and all over the world.

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It all started as an idea to keep sand out of beachfront hotels, and now the 4 miles of boardwalk that make up the Atlantic City Boardwalk is among the most famous in the world.

Things To Do In Atlantic City, New Jersey

If you have never been to the Steel Pier, you are missing one of the most legendary family spots in the history of the Garden State.

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When was the last time you were on the Atlantic City Boardwalk? You should make plans to visit soon.

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Sandy Hook has to be one of the most unique beach areas in the country. Beyond the six-mile long peninsula offering both oceanfront and bayfront beaches, the Jersey Shore spot in northern Monmouth County offers something for history nerds, birders, seal-watchers, bikers, runners, and military buffs alike.

Having grown up in Middletown but spending most of my down-the-Shore time at Ortley Beach, I didn't appreciate all that Sandy Hook had to offer until I moved out of New Jersey. Whenever I had back home now, though, it's a must-stop.

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