Location: Coney Island
Top Things to do in Coney Island
The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in Coney Island, New York (NY)
It seems like most folks have a grandmother, great-uncle or some other distant relative that used to live in Brooklyn, or perhaps a friend that lives there now. In the early 1900s, it was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island. A hundred years later, young professionals and artists left pricey Manhattan digs for Brooklyn's cheaper and more expansive space. Neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, were restored and reborn as funky enclaves. Walk or bike over the historic Brooklyn Bridge (or ride the subway) to Brooklyn Heights for a stroll along the Promenade and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Meander through Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for a taste of nature in the urban wilds. Catch a performance at the world-famous Brooklyn Academy of Music. From the delicious Italian restaurants of Bensonhurst to the Irish bars that line the avenues of Bay Ridge, from the hotdogs and rollercoasters of Coney Island to the bagels and handball courts of Greenpoint, Brooklyn is a state of mind as well as a dynamic community. Discover why, no matter where people move on to, they remain Brooklynites at heart.
Restaurants in Brooklyn
1. Parachute Jump
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By eds857 - Brooklyn, United States
You know you are approaching Coney Island when you see the towering Parachute Jump on the Broadwalk. Not operating as it was in the past as a ride, now it displays a light show especially in the summer time. Originally part of the 1939 World Fair in Queens, sponsored by the LifeSaver Candy Company. I remember watching my dad approaching it getting on it. Being raised to the top and then the parachute part opening up and my father gliding down like a real parachute. I know many now a days would welcome the challenge to ride the Parachute Jump. So we have to enjoy it as a Entertaining Icon Light Show tower. So high, I can see it from the Shore Road Walkway in the Narrows near my home. Great also to see the Summer Nights Fireworks Shows on the Beach by the Broadwalk and roam the Broadwalk. Enjoy a Hot Dog, Cotton Candy, Corn on the Cob and the Amusement Rides that accompany the Parachute Jump along the Seashore.
2. Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball - MCU Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By TheRichard26
Visited the Brooklyn Cyclone’s baseball park at Coney Island. It was an amazing park considering that the baseball team is a minor league baseball club. Being a Minor League Baseball fan, I’ve travelled around the States visiting minor league baseball clubs and I can say this is one of the best short season ballparks I’ve ever seen. I was disappointed that there were no games scheduled during my visit, but that’s baseball. This park speaks volumes for the people of Brooklyn who support their team and who want baseball in Brooklyn.
3. Coney Island
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4,800 reviews
Home to famous rides like the Cyclone Roller Coaster, the Wonder Wheel and the Parachute Jump, this historic seaside section of Broooklyn is about an hour by train from Manhattan.
Reviewed By neilb119 - Brooklyn, United States
Coney Island may be on of the best known places in New York City. Located at the southern end of Brooklyn, Coney has a fascinating history and for amusement park fans a redeveloped amusement park with a combination of classic rides (The Cyclone Roller Coaster and Wonder Wheel) and new rides for only the most daring! In addition to sitting on the beach, no visit to Coney Island would be complete without a stop at the Freak Show, a visit to the Coney Island History Project and a walk to the Russian neighborhood via the boardwalk!
4. The Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
5. Brooklyn Wall of Remebrance
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 4 reviews
