"The World's Famous Playground" — Atlantic City, also known as the Las Vegas of the East and Monopoly City, is the East Coast's gaming and resort capital, drawing more than 27 million visitors a year.
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"The World's Famous Playground" — Atlantic City, also known as the Las Vegas of the East and Monopoly City, is the East Coast's gaming and resort capital, drawing more than 27 million visitors a year. A skyline of casino towers sets it apart from every other Shore town. Nine casinos currently operate; Hard Rock and Ocean both opened within the past decade.
Originally home to the Lenni Lenape, the city was incorporated in 1854. The Camden-Atlantic Railroad quickly tied it to Philadelphia, and Dr. Jonathan Pitney, the Father of Atlantic City, helped build it into a health resort by the sea.
The boardwalk itself was invented here. Built in 1870 to keep sand out of hotel lobbies, it remains the city's crown jewel — four miles long, lined with saltwater taffy stands, the Steel Pier amusement park, and a 227-foot observation wheel.
During Prohibition, AC ran as a bootlegging haven under political boss Enoch "Nucky" Johnson. That era is the basis for HBO's Boardwalk Empire.
Absecon Lighthouse, the Shore's tallest, stands just inland — 228 steps to panoramic coastal views.
Atlantic City is built for the active seeker, visitors who want more than a beach chair. The crowd skews mature and affluent, drawn by gaming and nightlife, and the city is also a major hub for trade-show business travelers.
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Soccer fans mob D'Arcy's Tavern in Bradley Beach for U.S. World Cup opener
Throughout the rapturous first half these fans paid their national team the ultimate compliment: None of them scrolled their phones.
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No dogs allowed on beach
Tents and canopies allowed — no restrictions
No fires, fireworks, or camping on beach
Crystal Beach — year-round surfing, no specific restrictions. Free beach access
Smoking banned on all NJ public beaches (state law since 2019). Fines $250–$1,000
Glass containers prohibited on beach
Alcohol prohibited on beach (local ordinance)
Boardwalk Beaches
Steel Pier Area
Casino garages
Casino hotel parking garages. Some free with play
Street parking
Metered street parking throughout city
NJT Atlantic City Line; Route 319 express from NYC; jitney service along Pacific Ave
Best transit access of any shore town south of Monmouth — train, bus, jitney
Atlantic City
NJ Transit 319 — Atlantic City Express
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