ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Atlantic City Boardwalk
Atlantic City Boardwalk
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Opened on June 26, 1870, the world-famous Boardwalk stretches along six magical and glittering miles of Atlantic City beachfront.
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  • Matthew E
    Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania6 contributions
    Best Boardwalk Around!
    Love the Atlantic City boardwalk! Starting at Ocean Casino and wrapping up at Tropicana, it's a fun experience. It's gonna improve when the water park is finished at Showboat. There are a lot of neat little shops along the way where you can find cheap Atlantic City hoodies, hats and shirts. I recommend walking prior to sunset!
    Visited August 2022
    Travelled with friends
    Written April 13, 2023
  • Tom O
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania1 contribution
    AC BOARDWALK
    Writing this while I'm still in AC. Almost switched locations due to the poor reviews. Been here 3 days not one person asked for money. Remarked to my wife on how clean the boardwalk and beach was. Out until 11p to 1am with no issues on the boardwalk. Some Marijuana smell but it is legal here. Planning another trip soon. Stayed at Resorts location was great, price was right, room and surroundings were clean. Only issue was the distance from rooms to self parking with luggage. Would stay again.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written June 29, 2023
  • Tim M
    1 contribution
    Don’t come with a closed mind. You’ll miss out on the fun.
    Fun place. Exactly what you’d expect. Casinos, restaurants, bars, beach, boardwalk, tourist shops selling cheap stuff, people gambling, partying, dancing, drinking alcohol, smoking weed ( who cares about weed anymore, I mean really, get over your weed hating selves). If you’re not ok with any one of those things then this isn’t the place for you. You probably should go back to church.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written July 21, 2023
  • podrozniczka60
    New Jersey14,833 contributions
    Waiting for a change
    The Boardwalk seems to have changed a bit in recent years. Closed businesses, stores and restaurants. The sulfuric smell of marihuana in the air. Intoxicated people. There are still signs of past glory, beautiful monuments and buildings. The view of the beach. You can go for a walk but watch your surroundings. It is not the first time Boardwalk is going through some rough times. It needs to reinvent itself again... 3 stars are due to historical sentiments. It is an interesting but a sad place now.
    Visited August 2023
    Written August 4, 2023
  • Susan P
    Amsterdam, New York16 contributions
    Mini getaways with my husband
    I have been going to Atlanta city for the last 30 years. I loved the ocean. Boardwalk and restaurants. The last couple of years the boardwalk has been really dirty and run down. There are a lot of homeless people. People leave litter on the beach, I would like to see improvements now that Covid is over and people are back to work. People need to care about the environment and clean up after themselves. I will continue to go to the Jersey Shore as I have great memories there.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written August 23, 2023
  • Traveller & Foodie
    Montreal, Canada3,508 contributions
    A nice quick getaway
    I came to Atlantic City Boardwalk about ten years ago. They cleaned it up a lot compared to ten years ago. There are shops and restaurants, and on the pier, there is a small amusement park with some thrilling rides. I biked the boardwalk from one end to the other, and it was safe and about 10 KM long. The beach in this area is lovely. I was amazed.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written September 1, 2023
  • AGS252
    Albany, New York3 contributions
    Okay
    Boardwalk is very outdated with old stores many of which still don’t have air conditioners. Everything, what is further down the Tropicana, looks abandoned. Too many certain kind of people hanging around. Sometimes it’s scary to walk after the dusk. The boardwalk tram service ends up at 9pm. You will be lucky if you catch the last one after 9pm. With people paying $10 for a day rides and who plan to go to a night concerts could be a dilemma how to return back to the hotel if your hotel is far enough to walk.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written September 4, 2023
  • Charles S
    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom1,044 contributions
    Impressive Boardwalk
    The boardwalk at Atlantic City is impressive with so much to see and do. There is a huge choice for food and drink as there are multiple cafes, snack bars, restaurants all along the boardwalk. There is also the pier with it's many attractions and rides including a big wheel, all are lit up at night. Well worth a visit.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written September 26, 2023
  • myrtlehuel8
    Lindenwold, New Jersey3 contributions
    Awesome !
    I Love going to Atlantic City for The Boardwalk , Restaraunts , Casinos , Even Camping. I Have Family get together. And My Male Friend & I Enjoy Gambling at the Casinos. Also I Went with My Girlfriend too ! All U Can Eat Buffet.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written November 7, 2023
  • Eden R
    3 contributions
    Atlantic City Boardwalk: Fun for Everyone!
    The Atlantic City Boardwalk is a perfect blend of history, entertainment, and natural beauty. Whether you're after nostalgia, family fun, or a romantic oceanfront experience, this boardwalk has it all. A solid five-star destination that caters to diverse interests.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written December 5, 2023
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Todd F
Burnsville, Minnesota212 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We are staying further south and visited for the afternoon. Everyone should visit once (for 1/2 day) but stay in Ocean City or points South. It's an easy drive (less than 30 miles from Sea Isle City), parking was $10, and we enjoyed walking around the boardwalk, walking along the beach, and taking the little tram that costs $4. There are beautiful places to stay in Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon, and Stone Harbor. Cape May is a must too. If time is limited, skip AC, it is seedy and run down. Parking tip- go to "Resorts" at the far (North) end of AC. There is a surface lot (safe) 1/2 block from the boardwalk $10. You pay inside the Rodeway Inn at the front desk.
Written October 13, 2023
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Robert P
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
My expectations of Atlantic City were far higher than I actually received. The streets are horrible, the buildings that are not casinos, are ugly. The city reminded me of Seattle, bums and beggars everywhere, trash everywhere and I would have been afraid to walk around. I will never return.
Written October 10, 2023
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Heather M
Oil City, PA37 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We enjoyed the boardwalk. We went in September. Weather was descent. There are a lot of homeless people that ask for money/food. We fed the squirrels - they get right on your lap and take peanuts from you. Wasn't too crowded.
Written September 27, 2023
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Charles S
Northamptonshire, UK1,044 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The boardwalk at Atlantic City is impressive with so much to see and do. There is a huge choice for food and drink as there are multiple cafes, snack bars, restaurants all along the boardwalk. There is also the pier with it's many attractions and rides including a big wheel, all are lit up at night. Well worth a visit.
Written September 26, 2023
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TravelingBum10
United States2,722 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Very large boardwalk with so much to do. There’s beach access, Hotel access, shopping and food. We walked a little of it but it extends for miles.
Written September 12, 2023
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turtleCamp2
Greenacres, FL48 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
As a long-time resident of NJ who just recently moved away, I can't believe how much the shops on the boardwalk have deteriorated. The boardwalk itself and the beach are still worth visiting. Clean beaches with easy access. But the shops need an overhaul. The musty smell is noticeable even before you enter. Since the casino hotels are so enjoyable, I would hope that they would help the establishments upgrade their merchandise and buildings.
Written September 10, 2023
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Cstofnj
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Dirty with shady people. Not a good place to visit. Drugs and crime are a daily thing. Not safe unless in a Hotel.
Written September 8, 2023
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AGS252
Albany, NY3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Boardwalk is very outdated with old stores many of which still don’t have air conditioners. Everything, what is further down the Tropicana, looks abandoned. Too many certain kind of people hanging around. Sometimes it’s scary to walk after the dusk. The boardwalk tram service ends up at 9pm. You will be lucky if you catch the last one after 9pm. With people paying $10 for a day rides and who plan to go to a night concerts could be a dilemma how to return back to the hotel if your hotel is far enough to walk.
Written September 4, 2023
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Traveller & Foodie
Montreal, Canada3,508 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I came to Atlantic City Boardwalk about ten years ago. They cleaned it up a lot compared to ten years ago. There are shops and restaurants, and on the pier, there is a small amusement park with some thrilling rides. I biked the boardwalk from one end to the other, and it was safe and about 10 KM long. The beach in this area is lovely. I was amazed.
Written September 1, 2023
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Sandra P
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Lots of activities for young children. We went on the Ferris Wheel and watched the fireworks. It is very expensive so be prepared to spend money.
Written September 1, 2023
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ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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