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Famous for its high-rises, casinos, upscale retail stores and fine-dining, Atlantic City draws crowds from NYC and all around the world. The beach surrounding the city is most famous for its boardwalk. Built in 1870, the boardwalk offers a myriad of shops and boutiques along with some of the best views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Atlantic City Beach is a wide coastal area that boasts excellent conditions for surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing and other sports. Atlantic City is also home to Absecon Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey and the third-tallest lighthouse in the United States.

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