Since 1921, Atlantic City has been the home of the Miss America pageant. It borders Absecon, Brigantine, Pleasantville, Ventnor City, West Atlantic City, and the Atlantic Ocean.Ītlantic City inspired the American version of the board game Monopoly, especially the street names. The city was incorporated on May 1, 1854, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township. Inset: Location of Atlantic County in New Jerseyĭon Guardian ( R, term ends December 31, 2017) Ītlantic City is a resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, known for its casinos, boardwalks, and beaches.
