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America’s Best Boardwalks

Published 10:23 AM EDT, Fri August 23, 2013
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Who says a boardwalk has to be by the ocean? Chicago's Navy Pier is on Lake Michigan.
Navy Pier, Chicago —
Who says a boardwalk has to be by the ocean? Chicago's Navy Pier is on Lake Michigan.
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There's more to Atlantic City than casinos. This boardwalk empire is one of the most historic in the U.S.
Atlantic City Boardwalk, New Jersey —
There's more to Atlantic City than casinos. This boardwalk empire is one of the most historic in the U.S.
Courtesy Dreamstime
Coney Island's iconic Wonder Wheel looms over the boardwalk and amusement park
Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York —
Coney Island's iconic Wonder Wheel looms over the boardwalk and amusement park
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The Santa Monica Pier hugs the Pacific coast.
Santa Monica Pier, California —
The Santa Monica Pier hugs the Pacific coast.
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Myrtle Beach's Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade is a relative newcomer but draws many happy guests each summer.
Oceanfront Boardwalk, Myrtle Beach, S.C. —
Myrtle Beach's Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade is a relative newcomer but draws many happy guests each summer.
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Ocean City's boardwalk is a beauty day or night.
Ocean City Boardwalk, Maryland —
Ocean City's boardwalk is a beauty day or night.
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The boardwalk at Venice Beach is officially named Ocean Front Walk, but nobody calls it that.
Venice Beach Boardwalk, California —
The boardwalk at Venice Beach is officially named Ocean Front Walk, but nobody calls it that.
Juan Moyano/Dreamstime
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is renowned for its relaxed vibe and excellent taffy.
Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, Delaware —
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is renowned for its relaxed vibe and excellent taffy.
Richard Gunion/Dreamstime
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is near the top of Monterey Bay in central California.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, California —
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is near the top of Monterey Bay in central California.
Douglas Nelson/Dreamstime
Rides, shops, and seafood make Old Orchard Beach a popular, and unusual, Maine destination.
Old Orchard Beach Boardwalk, Maine —
Rides, shops, and seafood make Old Orchard Beach a popular, and unusual, Maine destination.
Bambi L. Dingman/Dreamstime
The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, heats up in more ways than one in summertime.
Wildwood, New Jersey —
The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, heats up in more ways than one in summertime.
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The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is a popular Fourth of July weekend getaway.
Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Virginia —
The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is a popular Fourth of July weekend getaway.
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Nobody welcomes guests like Disney. Resort guests can enjoy a classic boardwalk even though there's no ocean in sight.
Disney World Boardwalk, Florida —
Nobody welcomes guests like Disney. Resort guests can enjoy a classic boardwalk even though there's no ocean in sight.
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Kemah Boardwalk is just 20 miles from downtown Houston, on Texas's Gulf Coast.
Kemah Boardwalk, Texas —
Kemah Boardwalk is just 20 miles from downtown Houston, on Texas's Gulf Coast.
Courtesy jimthompson/Wikimedia Commons
A view of the seaside communities of northern San Diego, including Mission Beach.
Mission Beach Boardwalk, San Diego, California —
A view of the seaside communities of northern San Diego, including Mission Beach.
Courtesy Microsome/Wikimedia Commons
Carolina Beach is located, appropriately enough, on Pleasure Island.
Carolina Beach Boardwalk, North Carolina —
Carolina Beach is located, appropriately enough, on Pleasure Island.
Courtesy Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Hampton Beach Boardwalk, in New Hampshire, is a low-key, relaxing spot that will make you wish you could stay a while longer.
Hampton Beach Boardwalk, New Hampshire —
Hampton Beach Boardwalk, in New Hampshire, is a low-key, relaxing spot that will make you wish you could stay a while longer.
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Jenkinson's is a retro classic amid the Jersey Shore's bigger amusement parks.
Jenkinson's Boardwalk, Point Pleasant, N.J. —
Jenkinson's is a retro classic amid the Jersey Shore's bigger amusement parks.
Courtesy www.jenkinsons.com
A far cry from the thrill rides and arcade games, the "boardwalk" in Sandwich, Massachusetts, is perfect for strolling by the water.
Sandwich Boardwalk, Massachusetts —
A far cry from the thrill rides and arcade games, the "boardwalk" in Sandwich, Massachusetts, is perfect for strolling by the water.
Courtesy Don Fleet, Fleetwood Photography, Sandwich

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