Cruzino fact: The El Rancho was the first Vegas Strip casino - not Bugsy's Flamingo as many believe.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
For most people, hearing the words "Atlantic City" brings to mind images of beautiful casino resorts, 24 hour excitement and some of the most enjoyable coastline on the East Coast. While all of this is true, it hasn't always been like this.Atlantic City has been many things - A popular vacation destination from the 1880's to the 1940's, a US Army training center in the 1940's, and a depressed, troubled city from the 50's to the 70's. But that all began to change in 1976 when voters legalized gambling in this famous seaside town. Nobody knew what to expect. Would gaming increase local revenues and help rebuild what once was regarded as a major tourist destination? All signs indicate that Atlantic City has changed for the better. By 1988, a dozen casinos were opening. In 1999, over 34 Million people visited Atlantic City! Not too surprising when you realize that 1/3 of the population of the US lives within an easy driving distance.
Today you'll find 13 casinos (with more on the way), a 4 and 1/2 mile boardwalk, championship golf, charter boat fishing, and much more!
As you drive around town, you may recognize the names of some of the streets you pass. When Charles Darrow created the popular board game Monopoly, he named the properties after Atlantic City streets. In 1972, Atlantic City launched a campaign to try to improve it's image. A suggestion was made to rename Baltic and Mediterranean Avenues. However, due to a large public outcry from Monopoly fans from around the world, the board unanimously voted to leave things the way the were.
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