Philadelphians would travel by stagecoach, sloop, schooner or horse-drawn carriage to make it to the beach.
The beach town was also home to one of the largest roller coasters in the whole country until the amusement park was closed in the late 1970s.
Ocracoke began to flourish in the 18th century when fishers, farmers, pilots and mariners all moved to the area to maintain the waters.
Take a long drive down the coast of Florida and you'll find yourself at the southernmost part of the continental United States.
One of America's oldest colonies, Pensacola was conquered by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century.
While many may recognize this Oregon coast town as the setting of the popular 1985 movie The Goonies, its history dates back to the 17th century.
A beach haven for America's elite, Newport has served as the summer chill spot for celebrities, politicians and historically wealthy moguls like the Vanderbilts.