James' Salt Water Taffy

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By The Editors

Credit: Michael Kraus

A piece of this taffy demands a good, long chew, providing ample opportunity to savor the flavors that are James' mainstays: banana, molasses mint, licorice, chocolate. Open since 1880, it's the oldest business on Atlantic City's boardwalk, a testament to James' everlasting appeal.

James' Candy
(609/344-1519; jamescandy.com)
1579 Boardwalk