Famed for its amusement rides and beachside setting, Coney Island is a lively entertainment district in Brooklyn. It was established as a seaside resort in the mid-19th century and today boasts two amusement parks, Heritage-listed rides and iconic hot dog eateries.
Head to Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park to ride the famous Ferris wheel, which has been at Coney Island since 1920. Another Heritage-listed ride not to miss is the B&B Carousell, which was built in the early-20th century and features 50 beautifully hand-carved wooden horses.
Jump aboard one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the United States at Luna Park’s Cyclone or get your thrills on the three inversions of the Thunderbolt. In addition to its bumper cars and haunted houses, Coney Island is famed as being the birthplace of the hot dog, which you can feast on while enjoying the live street performers.
Getting around Coney Island
Coney Island is easily accessed from the Coney Island - Stillwell Avenue subway station, which is around one hour by train from Midtown Manhattan. Local buses service the area, while John F. Kennedy International Airport is a 50-minute drive away.