Atlantic City Boardwalk

The Boardwalk isn't named after its wooden planks. Its namesake actually comes from its inventor, Alexander Boardman, who developed the walkway in the 1870s. Since then it's remained a hotspot. Four miles long, the AC Boardwalk runs along the shoreline and is lined with shops, bars, restaurants and amusement park-style games. The popular Steel and Central piers (and their carnival rides) branch off the main stretch.

For some adult visitors, the AC Boardwalk offers a sense of nostalgia of youthful days perusing through the souvenir shops and venturing to Coney Island. One TripAdvisor user says, "It takes me back to when I was a kid and mom would take us to Coney Island. The board walk will always hold a certain appeal."

You could walk the promenade, but many choose to catch a rolling chair to get around (maybe hitting up a few of the city's storefronts for some homegrown taffy along the way). The Boardwalk is free to roam any time of day; however, strollers should watch their pockets and never travel alone.