Coney Island is a lively Brooklyn gem where retro amusement rides, classic boardwalk bites like Nathan's hot dogs, and a scenic beach vibe collide for endless summer fun.
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"Coney Island has a reputation as a circus-worthy tourist trap, which is exactly what it is. But you may be surprised by the old-timey charms of this beachfront American town. You’ll definitely be impressed by the food and drinks—Totonno's Pizza, Gargiulo's and Coney Island Brewery in particular. Locals and tourists hang out on the beach, eat ice cream cones on the promenade, and stand in line for the famed Cyclone roller coaster. The beach and boardwalk along with spots like Nathan’s are open year-round. The amusement park itself is seasonal. Events like the annual Mermaid Parade (crowded as they may be) are worth watching for the audacity and theatrics you can’t find anywhere else in the world but Coney Island." - Vicki Denig
"Coney Island has a reputation as a circus-worthy tourist trap, which is exactly what it is. But you may be surprised by the old-timey charms of this beachfront American town. You’ll definitely be impressed by the food and drinks—Totonno's Pizza, Gargiulo's and Coney Island Brewery in particular. Locals and tourists hang out on the beach, eat ice cream cones on the promenade, and stand in line for the famed Cyclone roller coaster. The beach and boardwalk along with spots like Nathan’s are open year-round. The amusement park itself is seasonal. Events like the annual Mermaid Parade (crowded as they may be) are worth watching for the audacity and theatrics you can’t find anywhere else in the world but Coney Island." - Charlie Hobbs, Alex Erdekian, Melissa Liebling-Goldberg
"Coney Island offers a quintessential Fourth of July experience with fireworks and Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Visitors can enjoy the boardwalk, the New York Aquarium, Luna Park, and the famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Derrick Tung, owner of two local Paulie Gee’s outposts — and Detroit-style pizza super fan — befriended Jesse Fakhoury, owner of Lola’s Coney Island when Lola’s opened its Motor City-style hot dog stand in 2019 in Humboldt Park. The two collaborated on a Coney Island hot dog pizza and have talked about other projects." - aimee.levitt
"A kaleidoscopic crowd of 30,000 runners crosses the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island during the New York City Marathon. Today, the marathon is the largest in the world, with 53,627 finishers in 2019." - Caitlin Morton
