Where to StayĪ parade of hotels and casinos lines the Boardwalk, offering rooms to suit any taste, from kitschy to luxurious.
Across from the Trump Taj Mahal hotel, you’ll find Steel Pier, an amusement park that juts out into the Atlantic. In addition to the hotels, there are souvenir stores, restaurants, and kid-friendly attractions galore. As you make a tour of the casinos, be sure to stop for some saltwater taffy, Atlantic City's classic candy. On the BoardwalkĪ stroll along this iconic wooden sidewalk is a must. * 1976: After years of decline, New Jersey voters legalize gambling, leading to a glut of new casinos and hotels-the Tropicana, Trump Taj Mahal, and, later, the Borgata-and an Atlantic City resurgence. On a more wholesome front, the Miss America pageant is born. Atlantic City develops a carnivalesque atmosphere and becomes a capital of illicit thrills. * 1920s: Prohibition ushers in a boom era of speakeasies, backroom gambling, and organized crime. It will eventually become one of the most famous walkways in the country. * 1870: A boardwalk is installed to help keep sand out of hotel lobbies. Developers can’t resist the city’s waterfront location and nearness to Manhattan. 1853: Atlantic City’s first commercial hotel, the Belloe House, opens.
