Coney Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coney Island which includes rides and night scenes
Coney Island
Coney Island featuring shopping, night scenes and street scenes
Coney Island showing signage and shopping
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Well known for its amusement parks, sandy beaches and family fun, there’s plenty of entertainment on this tropical peninsula.

This long stretch of golden sandy beach, crystal blue waters and coastal resorts feels a lifetime away from the frenzy of downtown Manhattan.

During the first part of the 20th Century, Coney Island’s vast entertainment parks attracted thousands of visitors each year. Largely due to the improvement in public transportation throughout the 1800s, carriage roads and steamships reduced travel times from days to hours, allowing nearby New Yorkers blissful respite from the sultry heat of Manhattan.

Interest in the Island fell short towards the end of the 1940s and the Island suffered from neglect. Today, the area has been revived and restored to its former glory, offering visitors an entertaining interlude to the New York bustle. Visitors, history enthusiast and adrenaline junkies alike, come to sample the thrilling rides, soak up the east coast sunshine or explore the deep rooted history of the region.

Originally built in 1927, the Cyclone at Luna Park is one of the world’s oldest wooden rollercoasters still in operation. With 19 fantastic rides, from the high-adrenaline to the tea cups and carousels, you will not be disappointed with what Coney Island has to offer.

Due to its ideal location, situated on the southern side of Brooklyn, Coney Island is only a 45-minute subway ride from downtown Manhattan. This golden peninsula comes to life during the summer months and is best experienced wearing sunglasses while sipping a cocktail. Events such as outdoor concerts, film screenings and fireworks on the beach are a great way to escape the buzz of City life. The Island is also worth a visit in winter with many attractions and activities on offer to the public, namely the Coney Island Polar Bear Club. Thousands of ordinary members of the public take their traditional annual charge into the icy January waters invoking wild cheers from onlookers and visitors.

This energetic peninsula is a haven for those who want an alternative to the bright city light of Manhattan. Coney Island is a modern amusement destination, great for families, visitors and sun seekers alike.

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Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
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Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
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The price is ₹15,145 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹15,145
₹17,680 total
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includes taxes & fees
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Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is ₹14,353 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹14,353
₹20,222 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
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31 Street Broadway Hotel

31 Street Broadway Hotel

2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
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5.4/10 (1,084 reviews)
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Placemakr Wall Street

Placemakr Wall Street

4 out of 5
110 Wall St, New York, NY
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