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Recent Examples of boardwalks
The Jersey Shore is beloved for its diverse beach towns, many of which feature lively boardwalks lined with classic amusement rides, restaurants, bars, and shops that come alive each summer.
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Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Jekyll Island This Georgia barrier island on the Atlantic Coast—between Jacksonville and Savannah—offers more than 20 miles of bike trails and walking routes that meander through marshes and hover atop wooden boardwalks.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Laced together like an elegant necklace by boardwalks, their polished stainless-steel exteriors reflect the water and the sky with cinematic precision.
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Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Its 60-mile coastline offers both bustling boardwalks and quieter spots like Surfside Beach, which is ideal for families.
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Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
In 1979 the current station replaced the old one, the station’s seven single-story buildings are built on steel struts 1 to 2 meters above the ground and are connected by wooden boardwalks.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
What to See and Do See Waterfalls Of the roughly 100 waterfalls scattered throughout the park, Brandywine and Bridal Veil Falls are especially easy to see, accessed via short boardwalks.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Jekyll Island This Georgia barrier island on the Atlantic Coast—between Jacksonville and Savannah—offers more than 20 miles of bike trails and walking routes that meander through marshes and hover atop wooden boardwalks.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Laced together like an elegant necklace by boardwalks, their polished stainless-steel exteriors reflect the water and the sky with cinematic precision.
—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Its 60-mile coastline offers both bustling boardwalks and quieter spots like Surfside Beach, which is ideal for families.
—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
In 1979 the current station replaced the old one, the station’s seven single-story buildings are built on steel struts 1 to 2 meters above the ground and are connected by wooden boardwalks.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
What to See and Do See Waterfalls Of the roughly 100 waterfalls scattered throughout the park, Brandywine and Bridal Veil Falls are especially easy to see, accessed via short boardwalks.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boardwalks
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An odd couple—one a goblin squeezed into an improbable trench-coat onesie, a fedora, and high heels—promenades down a steep incline while other strollers come and go.
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In response, the county’s designers added a small park, greenery and an extended public promenades through the property from Main Highway to William Avenue and Charles Avenue, the historic street that marks the site of Miami’s oldest Black settlement.
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Power outage resolved at Philadelphia Airport June 29 A service outage impacting moving walkways, elevators and escalators at the airport Sundy night and Monday morning has been partially resolved, according to airport officials.
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The whimsical stone and iron structure features large arched windows, tall towers, elaborate metalwork, and raised walkways that offer scenic views of the surrounding San Isabel National Forest.
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Other changes Although traditional shopping centers and malls experienced declining foot traffic because of the rise of e-commerce and the COVID-19 pandemic, activity has begun to rebound, according to Peters.
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Outlet malls, by contrast, rely heavily on tourist traffic—a segment hit by rising gas prices—and on discretionary fashion and accessories, which many shoppers have delayed amid economic uncertainty.
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“Boardwalks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalks. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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