Dance the night away at one of the many beachside nightclubs or have a laugh at the Atlantic City Comedy Club. Created as a health retreat for those escaping urban life to breathe the invigorating sea air, Atlantic City grew into a fashionable vacation spot to lounge on the beach or try your luck at the gaming tables.Ītlantic City’s streets were the inspiration for the locations of the original Monopoly game, and its unique mixture of gambling, carnival attractions, and seaside resorts earned Atlantic City the title of “the world’s playground.”Ī wholesome, family-friendly beach town during the day, Atlantic City is transformed with the evening sunset into a sparkling celebration of excitement, as numerous revue theaters like the Circus Maximus provide glitzy entertainment, live concerts, and sporting events. Did you know Atlantic City is the birthplace of the Miss America Pageant? Or that saltwater taffy was invented here? Or that you can gamble from the comfort of your resort bed?Ī family-oriented beach destination since it was founded in the 19 th century, Atlantic City is New Jersey’s most recognized seaside resort town.
