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Coney Island, Brooklyn
This beach is famous for their sunsets. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Also you can't go wrong with a hot dog from Nathan's."(30 Tips)
"cheap baseball games at the home of the Cyclones."(16 Tips)
"Love the freak show!"(8 Tips)
"Thunderbolt rollercoaster in Luna Park"(8 Tips)
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May A.June 22, 2018Always bring a sweater as NYC has the most unpredictable weather ever. It’s right beside the beach so it can really get windy and chilly.
Coney IslandApril 9, 2012Welcome to Coney Island! Rides, food, history, an amazing beach and boardwalk—we've got it at The One and Only Coney. Visit www.ConeyIslandFunGuide.com for the latest events and attractions info.- NYC EcloguesMarch 22, 2012Coney Island is looking better. It has new rides at Luna Park & cheap baseball games at the home of the Cyclones. The beach/ boardwalk are still a work in progress but I love the Aquarium.
Date Night Is...May 21, 2013Date Night Is... a face full of Nathan's famous hot dogs, a wander along the boardwalk, and then a blanket under a palm tree (plastic, of course).
Spend a day at the beach and then cool off on the rides - check out the Cyclone, Zenobio, Soarin' Eagle, Deno's Wonderwheel & Wild River!
nycHealthyAugust 22, 2012Make NYC Your Gym on your lunch hour by visiting the Coney Island Boardwalk! Briskly walk 2.5 mi (one-way) for some mid-day physical activity. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
Tim DengAugust 28, 2018Fun time during the summer! Head over to Luna park or just chill on the beachUpvoted Sep 7
City of New YorkJanuary 13, 2014The movie Requiem for a Dream (2000) was predominately filmed in Coney Island and Brighton Beach.- nycHealthyAugust 3, 2012Make NYC Your Gym on your lunch hour by visiting the Coney Island Boardwalk! Briskly walk 2.5 mi for some mid-day physical activity. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
Julie SosciaAugust 2, 2018Expect large crowds, but definitely worth a stroll--fun vibe with a mix of crowds. Make sure to grab a hot dog or lobster roll.- Julie SosciaJuly 18, 2018Expect large crowds, but definitely worth a stroll--fun vibe with a mix of crowds. Make sure to grab a hot dog or lobster roll.
Romel SantosNovember 1, 2011With the cold weather approaching, taking a nice stroll on the boardwalk can be a romantic adventure. Just think of keeping each other warm as you'll most likely have the entire beach to yourselves...
enrique canovasFebruary 1, 2013born here.as a kid here in summers to swim eat ride the cyclone..40 yrs later i visit here and ran the full boardwalk recently and its a treat for the eyes.
Untapped CitiesAugust 24, 2012The nearby Shore Theatre opened as the Loew’s Coney Island Theatre on June 17, 1925 and closed in 1973, after decades of showing motion pictures, burlesque, adult films and vaudeville performances. Read more
- Andy ArthurNovember 18, 2015One of the nicest places in Coney Island. Boardwalk is pretty for watching the sunset. Fishing looks good.
MariAugust 1, 2011Find the photobooth near the Wonder Wheel. It's a newer booth but the photos are real prints!
Lindsey CollinsJuly 8, 2015Nice place for family, next to two carnival-like parks and many fun restaurants. Very nice view as well.
HashtagNYUAugust 17, 2016Just an hour-long subway ride from Washington Square Park is a day full of fun! http://hashtagnyu.tumblr.com/post/147754437351/how-to-spend-a-day-at-coney-island
Andrew CAugust 5, 2016Great little getaway and easy to get here via NYC subway... but there are so many people clogging the place up!!!
Roses Ita EnangAugust 16, 2014I Bought the $100 card with 25 bonus because it was 6:03pm and they stop selling wrist bands at 6pm..... But that's?OK. The 3 of us got to enter to many rides in the LUNA park t- City of New YorkApril 8, 2013Coney Island was explored by Henry Hudson in 1609; he landed on Manhattan the next day.
Movie MayorJuly 25, 2010Come out and playyyy. After battling their way from the Bronx & through Manhattan, The Warriors must face one last battle on Coney Island Beach in the exciting conclusion of 1979's "The Warriors." Read more
Laura McneeseMay 15, 2018Have always wanted to go to Coney Island. Had great funnel cakes and visited the aquarium
Alex RichardsJuly 30, 2015A beautiful walk rain or shine, try the food and soak up the nostalgic feel of Coney Island.
Chris PhilactosOctober 12, 2013Toms coney island. Try the coney island.lager and brisket delicious but this place closed at 7:30 I am still all alone smelling cleaning products
Alina HBJuly 14, 2015Loved the beach, loved hoy accesible the restrooms are. And you must eat in Nathans and enter the Cyclops.
Small DemonsOctober 24, 2012"Coney Island," Chester sighs. "Have some dogs at Nathan's, ride that Cyclone or whatever it's called, pop a few shots and win your girl a prize..." — Ann Beattie, The New Yorker Stories Read more
al viciedoSeptember 6, 2010Go here! Lots of pictures from 1940's - present of Coney Island from it's heyday. History behind the amusement park rides and island! Look @ wonder wheel exhibit.
Mohamed AlGowaiflyJune 10, 2013Visiting NY, u have to add coney Island to ur plan, it's part that u can't miss
KellyAugust 22, 2016Classic NY seaside spot. Teeming with people, food stands and rides, as expected.
Alex M.September 29, 2015Absolutely amazing to have a beach near the city. Only one hour away from Manhattan. 🌊
Brooklyn NetsSeptember 10, 2012Home of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, held every July 4 since 1972. MarShon Brooks was a guest judge at the 2012 Contest, won by Joey Chestnut (68) and Sonya Thomas (45).
Hannah CopelandAugust 17, 2015There's a Russian neighborhood near Brighton beach. Eat there. Watch seagulls. Listen to beautiful accents.
Dina GoncharovaJuly 16, 2013Pretty clean beach. Beautiful sunset. You can also catch some yoga on the beach on Mondays
- NYC ParksFebruary 6, 2012See the "Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese" sculpture, inspired by the friendship of two Brooklyn Dodger baseball players who helped advance integration in the Major Leagues.
Danny PaganSeptember 4, 2011Still fun as ever! Get on some rides and head on over to Nathan's Famous for a hotdog. I highly recommend the cheeseburger though. Mmmm
Genesis MJuly 20, 2014Hmm. Lots of people selling beers and empanadas out of backpacks. Glass shards everywhere. Hypo needle caps everywhere. I'll go to Rockaway next time. They have clean bathrooms there,
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"Great carnival-themed park. Great for a family outing or a date."
Lindsey Collins - 7.0
"Buy your tickets online. It costs a bit more, but the line for tickets is usually pretty long. It's worth the few bucks to not stand in line."
Patrick - 6.8
"Fried clams and knish were great. Friendly staff and efficient service, plus the boardwalk action and you can't go wrong."
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Jessie Catana - 7.1
"It's a Coney Island tradition. Skip the cheese, either get a plain dog or a chili dog."
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