Brooklyn’s Coney Island is home to the world-famous boardwalk, amusement park, beaches and more. Meagan Brauer of PopUp New York brings CBSNewYork along for some warm and exciting summer fun.
The Scream Zone at Luna Park
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1000 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
718-373-LUNA
lunaparknyc.com/screamzone.html
The brand-new park features gravity-defying rides such as the slingshot or the Steeple Chase, a new roller coaster that goes from zero to 40 miles per hour in two seconds!
Luna Park
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1000 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
718-373-LUNA
lunaparknyc.com
Of course, while at Luna Park, there are classic Coney Island rides to check out such as the Wonder Wheel, the Brooklyn Flyer and the landmark coaster: the Coney Island Cyclone.
The Original Nathan’s Famous
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1310 Surf Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY
718-946-2705
nathansfamous.com
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Stop by the first Nathan’s Famous hot dogs for a bite to eat in Coney Island. Nathan’s is the site of the annual hot dog eating contest—this year’s champion won by eating 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
Coney Island Arcade
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30-19 West 12th St.
Coney Island, NY
718-372-8811
coneyislandarcadeusa.com
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A trip to Coney Island wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Coney Island Arcade. Play traditional arcade games, take a picture in a photo booth and—if you’re lucky—win a prize!
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