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Seaside promenade · Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Boardwalk
The United States’ first wooden oceanfront boardwalk, from 1870, with the beach on one side and hotels, piers, shops and Boardwalk Hall on the other.
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About Atlantic City Boardwalk
Atlantic City’s boardwalk was built in 1870 so visitors would not track sand into the hotels and train cars. It was the first of its kind in the United States and became the city’s main axis: it runs for kilometers along the beach, as far as neighboring Ventnor, with the sea on one side and hotels, casinos and shops on the other.
In the central section are Boardwalk Hall, a 1929 auditorium that hosted the Miss America pageant for decades and houses one of the world’s largest pipe organs, and the piers that extend over the sea, such as Steel Pier and Garden Pier. Plaques and benches note that the city’s street names inspired the properties in the Monopoly board game.
A local tradition is the covered rolling chairs pushed by attendants along the planks since the late 19th century. They act as boardwalk taxis and are paid for separately.
The beach in front is wide and free to access. In summer there are lifeguards in marked sections, and the boardwalk is busier at night, when the hotel signs light up.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one to three hours, depending on how much of it you walk.
Best time
Early morning for a calm walk or run; late afternoon and at night when activity increases and the piers are lit.
How to get there
The boardwalk is a few blocks from any point in downtown. The rail terminal and the bus terminal are about 2 km away; the Pacific Avenue jitneys stop near the entrances.
Tip
Use the marked ramps and stairs to get down to the beach and check the lifeguarded sections in summer. Bicycles are allowed on the boardwalk only at specified times; confirm the rules before renting.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic City Boardwalk
How long is the Atlantic City boardwalk?
It runs for kilometers along the beach, from the north part of the island down to Ventnor. The most visited stretch is between the Steel Pier and Boardwalk Hall.
What is the boardwalk’s wheelchair chair?
It’s a covered chair pushed by an attendant, used since the late 19th century as transport along the boardwalk. The ride is paid separately, by distance or time.
Is the Atlantic City boardwalk good at night?
That’s when it’s busiest: the hotels and the Steel Pier light up and there are shows at the waterfront venues.