A century ago, Coney Island was the biggest playground on earth. On hot summer Sundays, a million New Yorkers rode the subway to the end of the line for a nickel, to swim, eat hot dogs and scream on the rides. Three giant amusement parks, Steeplechase, Luna Park and Dreamland, lit up the night with more electric bulbs than many cities. Fires, hard times and changing tastes took most of that away, but Coney Island never gave up. The Cyclone still rattles, the Wonder Wheel still swings, and the boardwalk is still the best people-watching in New York. This walk takes you from the original hot dog stand along the boardwalk to the sideshow at the end.
- Nearest subway
- Coney Island-Stillwell Av DFNQ · 3 min walk to the start
The first 3 stops
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1Nathan’s Famous
2Williams Candy Shop
3Pete’s Clam Stop
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Download on theApp StoreGet it onGoogle PlayAlso on this walk: The Cyclone Roller Coaster, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, Riegelmann Boardwalk and more
Sights
- Astroland Park
- Brooklyn Cyclones
- Coney Art Walls
- Coney Island USA
- Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park
- Former Parachute Jump Ride
- Luna Park in Coney Island
- New York Aquarium
- Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier
- Riegelmann Boardwalk
- The Cyclone Roller Coaster
Food and drink
- Coney’s Cones
- Doña Zita
- Paul’s Daughter
- Ruby’s Bar & Grill
- Tom’s Coney Island
Shops
- Brooklyn Beach Shop
