Coney Island
A beach, a boardwalk, the 1927 Cyclone roller coaster and Nathan's hot dogs, at the end of the subway line in Brooklyn. Best in summer, when the rides are open.
- Price
- Beach and boardwalk free; rides paid
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Best time
- Summer weekdays. The rides run in the warm months and are mostly closed in winter.
- Address
- Riegelmann Boardwalk & Stillwell Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting there
- Coney Island–Stillwell Av, the last stop on the D, F, N and Q, about an hour from Midtown.
- Accessibility
- The boardwalk is step-free; the beach is sand.
- On site
- Nathan's and food stands along Surf Avenue and the boardwalk, public restrooms on the boardwalk.
Why go
New York's seaside playground at the southern tip of Brooklyn: a wide sandy beach, a wooden boardwalk, the 1927 Cyclone roller coaster, the Wonder Wheel and the original Nathan's Famous hot dogs. It's old-fashioned, a bit scruffy and great fun in summer.
Tips
- The New York Aquarium is on the boardwalk too.
- Brighton Beach, the Russian-speaking neighborhood one stop away, is good for lunch.
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