Coney Island
Published 05/18/2021
Coney Island is NYC's playground by the sea—a storied neighborhood home to attractions and amusement parks, not to mention a world-famous hot dog.
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Luna Park
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1000 Surf Ave.
Luna Park has some new rides coming this summer, but nothing tops riding the wooden Cyclone roller coaster—which has been thrilling customers since the 1920s.
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Deno's Wonder Wheel
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3059 Denos Vourderis Place (W 12th St)
Open weekends till Memorial Day and daily during the summer, Deno's is home to Coney Island's oldest ride, the century-old Wonder Wheel. A ride on it offers excellent park and ocean views.
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New York Aquarium
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602 Surf Ave.
This year-round attraction is dedicated to teaching us all about the world below the ocean surface. Check out the exhibit Spineless to catch a glimpse of a giant Pacific octopus, jellyfish and other aquatic inverterbrates.
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Coney Island Boardwalk
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First opened in 1923, this 2.7-mile-long boardwalk runs along the Brooklyn shoreline past many of the neighborhood's beloved attractions.
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Nathan's Famous
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1310 Surf Ave.
NYC summer staple Nathan's serves the quintessential Coney Island hot dog and is the site of the world's best-known eating competition—the International Hot Dog Eating Contest, which takes place every July 4.
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Ruby's Old Tyme Bar and Grill
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1213 Riegelmann Boardwalk
This unassuming boardwalk bar offers comfort-food staples like burgers, pizza and hot dogs, not to mention plenty of refreshing beverages.
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Gargiulo's Restaurant
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2911 W. 15th St.
Since 1907, this family-owned and -operated restaurant has been serving up Italian dishes to residents and visitors; it is open Wednesdays through Sundays.