A Salute to Atlantic City

A Salute to Atlantic City
Aerial view of Atlantic City. Bob Krist
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Some reading this article may remember and be fans of performers like Diana Ross, Julio Iglesias, the Four Tops, Frankie Valli, Pink Floyd, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Well, if you’re wondering what happened to them, many are still belting out songs every now and then at venues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

But just because it still books performers whose heyday is over doesn’t mean Atlantic City is passé. On a recent visit we were pleasantly surprised to see that this casino seaside town has a lot going for it, including of course its famous boardwalk and honky-tonk tourist shops, despite a spate of recent casino closings.  If you’re a bargain hunter, you can even check out Tanger Outlets with name brands like Ralph Lauren, Timberland, Converse, and many more.

Beach at Atlantic City. (Casino Reinvestment Development Authority)
Beach at Atlantic City. Casino Reinvestment Development Authority