Summer is coming to an end, but it’s not too late to visit one of the quintessential beach boardwalks America’s shoreside towns are known for. While each has its own unique charm, they share many common traits besides the sun, surf, and sand. Boardwalks offer tasty treats and fun family-friendly activities.
Here are five you should see, from coast to coast, as chosen by the travel experts at The Discoverer:
Santa Monica Pier – At the endpoint of the historic Route 66, this historic pier jutting out into the Pacific Ocean still features the carousel built in 1939. If its vintage wooden horses are not your speed, you might want to take a ride on the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel.
Riegelmann Boardwalk – This is “the” Coney Island boardwalk made famous by the Cyclone wooden roller coaster and Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand. It is also home to the New York Aquarium, which is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States.
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk – One of the nation’s newest boardwalks, this 1.2-mile-long promenade offers plenty of old-school carnival-type fun, as well as the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel and a Ripley’s museum.
Navy Pier – Originally built as a place to house soldiers and sailors during World War I, this Chicago landmark is now an entertainment hub. The article says its enormous 196-foot-tall Ferris wheel is considered a fixture of the Chicago skyline.
Wildwood Boardwalk – This iconic stretch of boardwalk along the Jersey Shore played a huge role in rock-n-roll history. This is where Bill Haley and the Comets debuted “Rock Around the Clock” and Chubby Checker unveiled “The Twist.”
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