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Ocean City Named 'Coolest City' To Visit In New Jersey

A travel website named Ocean City the "coolest" city to visit in New Jersey for its iconic boardwalk and eight miles of beach.

A travel website named Ocean City the “coolest” city to visit in New Jersey for its iconic boardwalk and eight miles of beach.
A travel website named Ocean City the “coolest” city to visit in New Jersey for its iconic boardwalk and eight miles of beach. (Josh Bakan/Patch)

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Ocean City has been named the “coolest” city to visit in New Jersey, according to the travel website The Discoverer.

The website went state-by-state and ranked the "coolest" town to visit in each one. According to The Discoverer, Ocean City claims that title in New Jersey.

"Eight miles of beach, an oceanside boardwalk full of tasty treats and dozens of cute boutiques, Jersey’s Ocean City is nothing like what you’ve seen on reality TV shows. This old-fashioned resort town has been drawing visitors since the 19th-century and it’s no wonder with all the quaint landmarks and family-friendly vibes,” The Discoverer said.

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The website also called Shrivers Salt Water Taffy And Fudge "a historical landmark and a sweet tooth satisfier in one."

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This is one of many accolades that Ocean City has garnered over the years. In 2020, WalletHub named the city one of 2020's best beach towns to live in. Ocean City also made the U.S. News and World Report list of the top 16 East Coast beaches to visit.

Read more: Ocean City Named Among Best Beach Towns To Live In, Visit

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