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Coney Island, New York

1000 Surf Ave, New York, NY 11224
 
 
 
 
 
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Open Hours: Beach and boardwalk open all year round; Museum: Sa-Su 12p-5p; Rides and attractions: Labor Day-Oct and Easter-Memorial Day: Sa-Su only; Memorial Day-Labor Day: Daily
Brooklyn's Coney Island, or the more dialectical term of Rabbit Island, exploded in the late 19th and early 20th century ... More
Coney Island
 

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Brooklyn's Coney Island, or the more dialectical term of Rabbit Island, exploded in the late 19th and early 20th century following the introduction of the Coney Island & Brooklyn Railroad streetcar line. Since then the area was swamped with new resorts and attractions, including the ever-famous Luna Park. Following the decline of World War II and the years of neglect the park endured after, the area has burst back into life and is home to Astroland Amusement Park , the Aquarium and of course, the beach. A three-mile-long boardwalk runs the length of Coney Island into Brighton Beach. There is sometimes a circus and always something strange to see. In the cooler months it is much less crowded and the stores remain open.
 
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great
By sydneyf, 5/26/07
it was the greatest time i had there because i rode on all the rides and it was awsome also i meet a cute boy there and he liked me to.so i had a great time. i hope u have one to
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SHOULD BE CLOSED
By HAPPY-53, 9/25/08
LOOKED TERRIBLE,RIDES WEREN'T WORKING,DON'T THINK I WOULD HAVE LET MY GRANDDAUGHTER RIDE IF THEY WERE.. CITY SHOULD TAKE OVER AND ADD NEW RIDES, OR CLOSE IT...DOESN'T LIVE UP TO THE NAME.. I DIDN'T LIKE ANYTHING.;
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Stay away from the games!
By motaku96, 7/5/11
The rides were fine, my problem is with the various game/prize booths in the area. They're obviously independently owned but I think there should be some kind of regulation by park staff to make sure everyone has a good time. I went on July 4th, and this ruined what would have otherwise been a perfect weekend. There was a darts booth, where you throw darts to pop balloons, running a scam. They give passerby's a free dart throw, and then afterwards, they charged me! It wasn't just that they charged me for the dart I threw, they actually told me to take all the money out of my wallet. It was practically robbery in broad daylight. There wasn't any "$$ for # of darts" sign. They just took $10 out of my wallet and said it wasn't enough, and was about to make me go to an atm. I just got out of there before they stripped me of everything I had. Absolutely disgusting. Please spread the picture appended of the booth in question and warn people to stay away from these booths. I admit it's my fault for getting conned in the first place. Be wary of any "free" games. But the behavior of these people is absolutely terrible. You can't justify this kind of blatant robbery. Oh, please let it be known that I am only referring to the old run down part of the park next to wonderwheel. The new luna park is terrific. Clean, efficient, friendly staff. They're completely different parks even though they're right next to each other.
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Oh, how i miss those days!
By Suzee Q, 12/31/08
I spent many a summer at Coney Island. My Grandmother lived there. I have so many wonderful memories. A long time ago, in the 1940's and 50's, was the best. We spent days at the beach, then at night, we'd go up on the boardwalk, and to the rides. I will never forget Coney Island, as that was some of the best times in my life. And oh, Nathan's and Shatzkin's knishes! I can taste them now. Please bring Coney back to life again! Why not make it like Atlantic City, with hotels,etc.
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What happened to Coney?
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 9/4/09
I went to Coney Island a couple of weeks ago. I thought it would be the same and I was excited b/c I thought it had closed down but it didn't. The park has really went downhill. It is smelly, the tickets are expensive, and the rides need to be cleaned up. Also, the employees were just leaving rides and going wherever. For example, my step brother wanted to ride this ride called Ring Of Fire I think. The guy working it left and he'd be right back. We stood there waiting for almost 25-30 mins. Then when he was walking back he went somewhere else. After a while we decided to leave because the guy never came back. On the other side where the Wonder Wheel is you have to buy seperate tickets. Each ride you go on you have to buy tickets. So we only went on one. I can't remember the name but it was fun. That was the only good thing. It kind of turned into like a mini carnival. There are many freak show things and a place to see people like snake woman and stuff. If you want to go somewhere worth while and where you'll have a good time then I recommend finding another park.
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Good Ol'e Coney Island
By DoreenI, 5/24/07
Coney Island Is one of the greatest places to visit in the summer days. We have numerous attractions such as, the cyclone, wonder wheel, go karts, kiddie park and lot's more. We have a large variety of places to eat such as, famous Nathans, Popeye chicken place,Macdonald's and many more. We have a long stretched board walk with fire works every Friday nights. People please remember Coney Island is a place to visit in the summer days. Also keep in mind this is the last season for Coney Island Developers will be closing it down to make room for something different. So for those who love The Old Coney Island make sure you come out before it is no more.... A long time resident of Coney Island. Doreen
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all new
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 4/19/11
The new Luna Park is open and running. I hear new rides are opening for the "11 season. There are some great thrills for younger folks than me but great old fasioned fun for the oldsters. They also have live free entertainment every week-end. A place to go again.
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not as nice as it used to be.
By Nicole, 6/13/05
I went this last march on the first day of spring and it was a waste of a subway trip. we got there and no one was there. it was a bit rainy and the rides were mostly closed down. it felt like we were in a horror movie with everything all run down and creepy. I dont suggest it. kinda dissapointed me.
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out of-towners should relax
By Jorin, 7/16/05
All the reviews from tourists who clearly only visit New York for 5th Avenue shopping should quit writing bad reviews. Coney Island has been a staple of Summer in NY as long as I can remember, and the residents sure appreciate it. Coney Island has very little to do with the neighborhood surrounding it, so who cares if it's not Gramercy Park. It's a great old school carnival environment! Get real, let loose, and enjoy yourself..which is easy at Coney Island.
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cool
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 8/15/05
alot of goood food places defintley the cyclone is the worlds best rollar coaster
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