There are giant tentacles hovering above the Coney Island boardwalk right now
Like something out of a 1950s horror film, six giant red tentacles are reaching into the sky above the Coney Island boardwalk.
The city's playground, Coney Island, NY, has been the center of seaside amusement since before the turn of the 20th century and over the years, it has been romanticized in film and music—beloved for its exciting rides and wacky attractions for children and the nostalgic memories it brings to adults. It saw years of neglect, sure, but the arrival of the Luna Park amusement park restored the area’s lively nature. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit what has become one of the top New York beaches offering a range of fun things to do in summer. From movie nights to concerts and the wild Mermaid Parade, there’s truly an activity for everyone. The summer destination is one of the best day trips from NYC, so when you go, hit must-visit stops like Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand for a bite, attend a crazy Coney Island Cyclone game and check out New York City's only aquarium.
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Where is Coney Island?
Coney Island is a peninsular neighborhood, beach and one of New York’s top attractions, which is located on the southwestern part of Brooklyn. You plug in this address (1208 Surf Avenue) on your Google Maps app or whichever GPS you’re using.
When does Coney Island open for the 2022 season?
The best time to go to Coney Island is between Easter and Halloween. Luna Park officially opens for the season on April 2 and will offer free admission that day. The rides operate daily (11am to 7pm, but check the calendar for special operating hours) through Labor Day.
The following Sunday, April 10, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park will host its "Blessing of the Rides" ceremony on the boardwalk in front of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park beginning at 10am. It will conclude with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the first 102 guests will get a free ride on the Wonder Wheel in honor of its 102nd anniversary.
The Brooklyn Cyclones will have their first-ever April home opener on Tuesday, April 12, against the Jersey Shore Blue Claws.
The beach and the boardwalk, however, are open year-round, which also includes attractions such as Nathan’s Hot Dogs and the New York Aquarium.
And don't forget to check out Coney Island's Friday Night Fireworks.
Is Coney Island beach free?
Accessing the boardwalk and beach is free.
How do I get to Coney Island?
Traveling to Coney Island—especially from midtown Manhattan—is very simple. All you have to do is Take the D, Q, N, or F train to Stillwell Avenue.
