Spending a day at a boardwalk is the ultimate summer experience — they’re home to amusement park rides, play lands, arcades, shopping, and, most importantly, delicious food. Boardwalks are so beloved, they have inspired songs, been featured in films like Beaches, and provided a backdrop for TV shows. About 60 towns in the United States have boardwalks. USA Today chose the top 25 boardwalks around the country based on reflection of region, price, and quality of ingredients, and it included the Carolina Beach Boardwalk at number 8: “There’s no embellishment necessary at Britt’s Donut Shop, where the big O’s have been served hot, fresh, and in one variety only — glazed — since 1939. Unless you want to get glared at by the locals, don’t suggest they expand their menu; just order a dozen and try not to eat them all in one sitting.”