America’s boardwalks evoke a certain universal nostalgia for summers by the sea. From original Victorian-era esplanades to modern walkways with novel attractions, the best ones provide cheap summer fun, where half the appeal is simply soaking up the scene (especially at number 15).

America’s boardwalks evoke a certain universal nostalgia for summers by the sea. From original Victorian-era esplanades to modern walkways with novel attractions, the best ones provide cheap summer fun, where half the appeal is simply soaking up the scene (especially at number 15).