Coney Island

Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 06:59 AM
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Coney Island

I've always heard about Coney Island and always wanted to go. I've always thought of it as a historical landmark. From reading a couple of previous posts, it seems that it is under construction, or not safe or not worth the trip. My boyfriend lives in Manhattan, so it would be just a "short" trip on the subway for us (we're mid 20's by the way). Is it worth the time or is it even open? If it is worth the trip, what are some things we must do? Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated, I am clueless!!
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Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 07:08 AM
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I just found that the New York Aquarium is there as well, is that worth the trip?
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Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 07:33 AM
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We are going to Coney Island this weekend. I was also there in May. The amusement park is open & the boardwalk is great. There is, of course, the beach & a very fine Aquarium. Nathan's for hot dogs and Keyspan Park (the Brooklyn Cyclones) if you like baseball. The subway station was refurbished & it looks nice (ie not scary). There are other attractions as well:

http://www.coneyislandfunguide.com/

http://www.astroland.com/
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Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 07:37 AM
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Hi, YES it is definitely worth it! Some developers bought most of it and some of it is gone, but there's still a lot left. What's there? Cyclone roller coaster, wonder wheel, lots of games and junk food and other rides. The beach! the boardwalk! Lola Starr's roller rink (for adults). Keyspan park where a minor league baseball team plays. Nathans! The first and best one.

As far as it being safe --- please... It is where brooklyn goes for an amusement park. and while that may have a bit of a seedy result, the people are all there to have fun and enjoy themselves. I wouldn't leave my wallet in full view, but I wouldn't be paranoid or afraid either.

Depending on where you are in Manhattan, that short trip would be about 50 minutes from midtown, coney island is all the way down brooklyn.
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Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 07:40 AM
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Thanks so much guys! Would it be possible to do the aquarium and all the rides and games and such in one day, or should we plan the two attractions as seperate trips?
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Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 08:04 AM
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Aquarium takes around 2-3 hours so if you head out early enough, you should be able to do it. I enjoyed the aquarium last year. Its the only one with walruses that I know of. I agree that it is a long ride on the subway. 50 minutes from Grand Central or Penn Station (can't remember which one)
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Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 08:35 AM
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Yes, just go on the early side. I love the Aquarium!
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Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 08:59 AM
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Do not forget the Freak Show.
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Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 09:42 AM
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Isn't the freak show just seeing Yankee Fans?
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Those would be the Mets fans. You know the team that can't even beat the Nats.
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Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:10 AM
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And its not even September...
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Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 04:39 PM
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The aquarium is just OK - there are much better elsewhere.

Some of the rides have been shut permanently but there is now some sort fo little circus ting there. there is a boardwalk and a beach (mobbed and not recomemneded). Also Nathan's hot dogs and fries. the trip is about an hour on the subway (end of the line) and the area is not very pleasant.

I wouldn;t bother - but if you have nothing better to do?
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Which aquariums in the area are better? And out of curiosity - when was the last time you were in Coney Island?
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