Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
What It Is: Discovered by pirate John Levique in 1848, John's Pass Village and Boardwalk is home to bountiful treasures. Stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy a scoop of homemade ice cream while you watch dolphins jump, or enjoy a complete dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants.

John's Pass Village and Boardwalk houses a unique combination of restaurants, shops, water sports, fishing and entertainment, nestled in a quaint waterfront setting of the former fishing village.

Up Next: Santa Monica Pier

Location: Santa Monica, California
What It Is: The famed Santa Monica Pier, the West Coast's oldest pleasure pier, offers a little bit of history and a lot of fun for all.

The Pier's venerable carousel -- with handcrafted gilt and painted horses -- offers rides for as little as 25 cents! And don't forget about Pacific Park, a two-acre amusement park offering a variety of rides, including the world's first solar powered Ferris wheel. Throw in an arcade, shops, a fresh fish market and restaurants and why would you ever leave?

Up Next: Cranberry Glades

Location: Pocahontas County, WV
What It Is: Visitors can enjoy this unique habitat by taking a stroll on the half-mile boardwalk that spans two of the bogs at the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area.

This area was formed when glaciers retreated northward, leaving behind acidic wetlands or bogs. The bogs became the perfect sanctuary for exotic plants not usually found this far south. In fact, there are even some carnivorous plants that prey on unsuspecting insects!

Up Next: Woods Bay State Natural Area

Location: Olanta, South Carolina
What It Is: A hidden gem is Woods Bay State Natural Area, where a 500-foot boardwalk takes you deep into one of the last large undisturbed Carolina Bays on the Atlantic Coastal Plain.

Ever seen a bay, marsh, shrub bog or sand hills up close and personal? Here's your chance!

Up Next: Canal Walk

Location: Richmond, Virginia
What It Is: Alongside the Kanawha Canal is a 1.25 mile stretch of stroller's paradise.

Enjoy popular restaurants and nightclubs along Canal Walk, take a guided boat tour of the canal or head across the bridge to Brown's Island for a summer concert during Friday Cheers or the Richmond Folk Festival. The choice is yours!

Up Next: Potter Marsh

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
What It Is: Potter Marsh, a 1,550 foot handicapped accessible boardwalk is located at the southern end of the Anchorage Coast Wildlife Refuge and offers great views of bald eagles, water birds and spawning salmon.

Interpretive signs help visitors understand the history of the area, and to clearly identify Arctic terns from pintails and grebes from yellowlegs. The marsh is also a great place to view moose!

Up Next: Atlantic City

Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
What It Is: Some Boardwalks have tram cars, but in Atlantic City, you can ride down the boardwalk in a Rolling Chair! Rolling chairs have been transporting visitors up and down the boardwalk for more than 125 years.

The Rolling Chair phenomenon began in 1887, and was seen as a luxury for vacationers to Atlantic City. Now, Rolling Chairs are available for everyone to enjoy a relaxing an scenic boardwalk ride!

Up Next: The Pike at Rainbow Harbor

Location: Long Beach, California
What It Is: The Pike at Rainbow Harbor is a 300,000+ square foot retail and entertainment destination located on the waterfront. Visitors can enjoy cocktails while overlooking the picturesque harbor and seafood, gourmet pizza, steaks or Asian cuisine are also available at a wide variety of restaurants nestled alongside trendy retail shops.

Completing the Pike is a 14-screen theater venue and GameWorks, a 40,000 square foot entertainment zone.

Up Next: Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
What It Is: Virginia Beach's most famous landmark, the oceanfront boardwalk, is "bigger and better," after the resort city completed its $103 million makeover.

The nearly three-mile structure now features a stronger seawall, a wider concrete boardwalk and a beach that is now wider than a football field. The boardwalk is a popular thoroughfare for walking, running, biking, blading and strolling in the sun.

Up Next: River Walk

Location: San Antonio, Texas
What It Is: Along the banks of the San Antonio River, the famed River Walk connects hotels, restaurants, historic landmarks and with by garden-bordered pathways.

Visitors and locals dine aboard river cruisers and the sounds of mariachis echo from the stone bridges!

Up Next: Pensacola Beach Boardwalk

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