Why “Silk Road” for this block of Arctic Avenue?

Within the Tourism District, steps away from the shopping outlets and casinos nestled in the heart of the historic Ducktown neighborhood is Atlantic City's own Silk Road. An enterprise area that is reinventing itself bringing diverse businesses and cultures together as part of Atlantic City's transformation. As with the Silk Road, known as the Royal Road of the Persian Empire, we believe in the strength of our diverse backgrounds and partnerships as a cornerstone of driving growth in our great city.