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  1. santafetraveler
    September 6, 2012

    It looks so retro in the photos. Last time I was there (many years ago) it was just plain shabby.

    Many years ago- in a universe far, far away on hot summer nights before air conditioning in house or car- my father would drive us to Coney Island. I’d ride the Merry-go-Round and then off to Nathan’s for hotdogs. Some nights we’d drive to Sheepshead Bay and feast on raw oysters and fish and chips in rolled newspaper. You brought back memeories!

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    • Leslie Koch
      September 13, 2012

      Sounds like a great memory of Coney Island! As a vegetarian, I’ve never sampled the Nathan’s hot dogs 😉

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  2. Ayngelina
    September 6, 2012

    I’ve never been there but I was just talking to someone about Coney Island on the weekend. He said it was an incredible blend of old school carnival with modern day fairs.

    I must go.

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    • Leslie Koch
      September 13, 2012

      That’s an accurate description of Coney Island– the amusement park is super old school, especially the children’s rides. They look like they are straight out of the 1950s!

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  3. Bicultural Mama
    September 6, 2012

    I haven’t been on the rides (I’m not a fan of them in general), but have walked the Boardwalk – always interesting for people watching!

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    • Leslie Koch
      September 13, 2012

      So true– the people watching is excellent in Coney Island 🙂

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  4. ciki
    September 10, 2012

    Dying to go on the cyclone!! im a sucker for roller coasters… LOVE EM!

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    • Leslie Koch
      September 13, 2012

      You would love the cyclone! I have to say, it is the bumpiest ride I’ve ever experienced. You can feel every wood slat as you barrel down those curves 🙂

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  5. SirTrip
    September 17, 2012

    Absolutely should not be missed! the Boardwalk is awesome! good post and beautiful photos!

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    • Leslie Koch
      October 8, 2012

      Thanks for the comment on our Coney Island post! It’s a classic NYC destination and a great place to snap pics 🙂

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  6. Britany Robinson
    September 19, 2012

    I love roller coasters and thrill rides, but that Wonder Wheel scared the bejesus outta me! Kinda feels like it could crumble beneath you at any moment, but once you get used to the clammering cage, it is pretty fun and a great view of the beach!

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    • Leslie Koch
      September 23, 2012

      Totally! I freaked out a bit on the Wonder Wheel– it feels super rickety. But a sign posted at the entrance claims they haven’t had an injury in about 80 years. That’s promising 🙂

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  7. Audrey
    October 7, 2012

    The Cyclone looks terrifying! I’d be happy with the Ferris Wheel and some ice cream. 😀

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    • Leslie Koch
      October 7, 2012

      Thanks for the comment! Actually, Coney Island’s Ferris Wheel is a bit terrifying too– it’s about 100 years old and seems to be held together by paint and rust. If you want a bit of adventure, wait for one of the “swinging” cars!

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  8. Michaela
    January 27, 2013

    Wow! I have to get to Coney Island. It looks like so much fun. It would actually be a great day trip from Washington, DC. The Chinese buses offer round trips for $30!

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  9. Cheryl R
    May 15, 2014

    Nathan’s in Coney Island has a manager who has gone vegan and they will soon be offering veggie burgers! I love Coney Island and though I’ve lived upstate for decades I still find myself at Coney Island whenever I visit family in Brooklyn.

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