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ATLANTIC CITY,
NEW JERSEY
The Local Take:
A lot has changed in Atlantic City since the board game Monopoly introduced the world to landmarks such
as Park Place, Ventnor Avenue, and the Boardwalk more than 80 years ago. Renowned for other venerable
icons such as Miss America, Steel Pier, and its celebrated casinos, AC — as the locals call it — has plenty
of fresh attractions to dazzle visitors, from coffeehouses and craft distilleries to a vibrant arts scene and a
no-holds-barred drag queen pageant. Four insiders who claim a close affinity for their town share their best
bets. Follow their advice, and odds are, you’ll have an amazing AC experience!
BY BETSY SHELDON
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