Article: The New Atlantic City; 'America's Favorite Playground' adds attractions for non-gamblers; You can bet on charms of the city.(Travel)

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Travelers considering a visit to Atlantic City need not think they're taking a gamble on their vacation.

Until recently, bulldozers, construction cranes and scaffolding were as common a sight in Atlantic City as the boardwalk, casinos and beaches for which this city of 38,000 is known.

But now, after a multi-billion-dollar redevelopment renaissance, Atlantic City is more ready than ever to welcome grownups and kids alike to "America's Favorite Playground."

Although casino gaming is what Atlantic City has been known for since 1976 - when gambling was legalized here - the resort has long drawn beach-goers, and is luring ...

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