Atlantic City New Jersey: From Early Days of Boardwalk to Mega Resorts

Of all the Jersey Shore resort areas that have seen change over the years, Atlantic City N.J. has probably seen the most.  In the early days of the 1900’s, Atlantic City was a popular tourist attraction with its boardwalk and beautiful ocean views.

Vacationers would come from miles around to stroll down the Avenue’s of shopping and see all the sights that walked the boardwalk.

The Steel Pier was a major attraction in the 1960’s and 1970’s where future stars would perform and great bands would perform on a daily basis.  For one low price you could see the performers of the day, take in a movie, experience the diving bell and watch a diving horse jump into a large pool of water. Everyone loved the Steel Pier and all it had to happen.

In 1978, Atlantic City New Jersey took a turn to help save the dying town. It was called legalized gambling. Resorts International, the first casino of many to come to A.C. opened its doors in 1978 and Atlantic City has never turned back.  Housing now thirteen casino’s with at least one more in the works, Atlantic City has gone through a reformation like none others.

Along with the Casino’s, Atlantic City has become a dinning and shopping Mecca.  Each Casino boast having an unbelievable array of dining options to try to lure in the customers.  There are also dining havens such as The Quarter at the Tropicana has an array of all cuisines, and the Pier at Caesars third floor has many fine dining options.  Along the Walk, restaurants have opened to please everyone’s taste.

Shopping has become a second choice to gambling in Atlantic City. With the Walk and all the outlet shopping you could imagine, people are coming from near and far to find their favorite brand names at discounted prices. The Pier offers one floor of shopping for the average shopper, while the other floor offers specialty shops you would find in New York City, Paris, LA, or any other upscale shopping district. The Quarter offers unique products while all of the Resorts offer their own specialty shops.

Atlantic City has come a long way from the days of yesteryear. With all it has to offer, it has become one of the most visited areas of the United States. Come to Atlantic City and see for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!!!