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Must-See Coney Island
Luna Park is one of Must-See Coney Island.

1. Luna Park

8.6
1000 Surf Ave (at W 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Amusement Park · Coney Island · 110 tips and reviews

Coney IslandConey Island: Luna Park is Coney's new kid on the block. With 19 new rides plus food and games, it's fun for the whole family. Catch a ride on the Air Race, a brand new ride that world-debuted in Coney Island!

The Cyclone is one of Must-See Coney Island.

2. The Cyclone

9.0
834 Surf Ave (Coney Island), Brooklyn, NY
Attraction · Coney Island · 67 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: The first rides of the historic roller coaster began on June 26, 1927. Over 80 years later, the Cyclone is still thrilling thousands of riders each year.

Deno's Wonder Wheel is one of Must-See Coney Island.

3. Deno's Wonder Wheel

8.6
1025 Boardwalk W, Brooklyn, NY
Attraction · Coney Island · 55 tips and reviews
Scream Zone is one of Must-See Coney Island.

4. Scream Zone

8.2
1205 Boardwalk W (Coney Island), Brooklyn, NY
Attraction · Coney Island · 6 tips and reviews

Luna Park Coney IslandLuna Park Coney Island: The wildest thrill rides in Coney Island! Race the go-karts. Strap into Boardwalk Flight to soar over the boards at over 60mph. Don't forget to get the on-board video of your screams on the Slingshot! Read more.

Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk is one of Must-See Coney Island.

5. Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

9.1
Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY
Beach · Coney Island · 359 tips and reviews

Luna Park Coney IslandLuna Park Coney Island: FREE ACTIVITIES at Coney Island: Fireworks - every Friday night starting in June. Movies - Monday nights on the beach starting in July. Concerts - Thursday nights at 21st and Surf starting in July.

New York Aquarium is one of Must-See Coney Island.

6. New York Aquarium

7.0
602 Surf Ave (at W 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Aquarium · Coney Island · 130 tips and reviews

JoJo D.JoJo Demirel: Free admission Fridays after 3pm (donation). Get here early, line forms quickly.

Luna Arcade is one of Must-See Coney Island.

7. Luna Arcade

8.1
1000 Surf Ave (btwn W. 10th and W. 12th), Brooklyn, NY
Arcade · Coney Island · 1 tip

Luna Park Coney IslandLuna Park Coney Island: Check out your old favorites like skee-ball, shoot-em-ups, claw cranes and basketball, then visit our state-of-the-art games like our touchscreen Fruit Ninja. Don't miss the Photo-Booth!

Grimaldi's Coal Brick-Oven Pizza is one of Must-See Coney Island.

8. Grimaldi's Coal Brick-Oven Pizza

1215 Surf Ave (at W 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Coney Island · 32 tips and reviews

Luna Park Coney IslandLuna Park Coney Island: Perfection in a slice. Grimaldi's has some of the best pizza in the 5 boroughs. Can't order by the slice, but it's worth it to buy the pie anyway - you'll wish there was more when you're done!

Nathan's Famous is one of Must-See Coney Island.

9. Nathan's Famous

8.1
1310 Surf Ave (at Stillwell Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Coney Island · 360 tips and reviews

Luna Park Coney IslandLuna Park Coney Island: Your time at Coney Island isn't complete without a Nathan's Famous hot-dog!

Lola Star Souvenir Boutique is one of Must-See Coney Island.

10. Lola Star Souvenir Boutique

8.6
1205 Boardwalk W (Stillwell and 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Souvenir Store · Coney Island · 6 tips and reviews

Luna Park Coney IslandLuna Park Coney Island: Go here for your Coney Island souvenirs! Lola's collection is a creative mix of modern, vintage and burlesque with a dollop of Coney Island history thrown in for good measure.

Luna BBQ is one of Must-See Coney Island.

11. Luna BBQ

1205 Boardwalk W (btwn Stillwell & W 12th), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Coney Island · 1 tip

12. Parachute Jump

8.2
1601-1899 Boardwalk W, Brooklyn, NY
Monument · Coney Island · 8 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: This joyride hasn’t operated since 1964, but it’s one of Brooklyn’s most recognizable landmarks. Originally built for the 1939 World’s Fair, it simulated a parachute-guided leap for 40 cents.

13. Sideshows By The Seashore

7.2
1200 Surf Avenue (12th Street), Brooklyn, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Coney Island · 9 tips and reviews

Stephen M.Stephen Musgrave: Great show. 30 minutes and continuous with a 15 break between shows. Grab a cold Coney Island beer at the adjoining bar and bring it into the show.