Sure, the whole world knows Atlantic City for its casinos. But there’s a whole lot more fun to be had that has nothing to do with gambling. We’ve featured the state’s highest lighthouse in Absecon in a previous blog with its 228 steps. But have we mentioned the well-kept secret of the city’s boardwalk extension? You’ll see lots of cyclists, joggers, and walkers stroll the length of the boards, but few may notice how the real estate changes at the end. Where the shop fronts end, the views begin, with largely unobstructed views of the Atlantic’s crashing waves, jetties, and jagged rocks. But don’t end your walk there — rent a bike and breeze down the boardwalk to Ventnor, a short four-mile journey away, to explore the downtown or hang out on the fishing pier. One-Stop Bait & Tackle in the city rents out rods.)Or, if you simply wish to get your feet in the sand, both Brigantine and the southern end of Atlantic City including Bartram Avenue Beach, are ideal stretches of coast. You might even find you have the whole place to yourself!
