Atlantic City, NJ | World’s Best Cities

Atlantic City, NJ

Washed by the ocean swell on New Jersey’s shore, world-famous Atlantic City has been a magnet for shoppers, diners, gamblers and people-watchers for centuries. True to its roots, the city’s main industry—at least outside a pandemic—is tourism, and service jobs continue to draw immigrants from around the world, netting a #19 ranking for Foreign-Born Residents. And it’s not just beachgoers and gamblers who take advantage of the deep hospitality: Atlantic City earns a #1 Convention Center ranking for the $126 million, 100,000-square-foot Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center. The Boardwalk—namesake of the top property in Monopoly—stretches five miles along the beach and is lined with casinos, hotels, retail and eateries. But watch out for selfie sticks—Atlantic City tourism is now bolstered by social media, with the city earning a #5 ranking for Instagram Hashtags and #7 for TripAdvisor Reviews.