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Astroland Amusement Park

1000 Surf Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224-2800
Phone: (718) 372-0275
This is a part of history
3 Star Rating: Average

03/28/2007 Posted by nycgirl83

I been to carnivals and amusement parks of all sizes and all around the country, and nothing compares to Coney Island. I been reading alot of view points on Coney island and i feel very insulted that alot of tourists and out of towners visit NYC and all they do is insult what we have to offer and talk about how bad Coney island is i understand that Coney may not be no six flags or ceder point but Coney paved the way and made the foundation of the modern day amusment park and carnival, the cyclone is the most imitated roller coaster to date, and us New Yorkers have the original still standing right here in Brooklyn. If there were no nathan's chances are you would never eat a hot dog, us New Yorkers setted trends for the rest of the world to emulate, when you visit places like coney, dont compare it to theme parks, look at it as a part of american history and culture. in order to fully understand my point of view and appreciate Coney u have to be a New York Native- coney island is apart of our culture and apart of my memories of bein apart of this city.

Pros: Cyclone, Brighton Beach, Nathans- this park is the backdrop to alot of movies and pop culture and the most imitated around the country, a good history trip

Cons: Some rides may be alittle too old and need to be renovated or restored. Lack of restrooms.

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Home to the world's most famous roller coaster, with Coney Island and Brighton Beach a wink away.  See the full editorial review.

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