<strong>Coney Island:</strong> For more than a century, this part of the southern Brooklyn waterfront has been home to seaside delights like amusement parks and fair food. It has also always been a home for freaks, misfits and mermaids.
Coney Island: For more than a century, this part of the southern Brooklyn waterfront has been home to seaside delights like amusement parks and fair food. It has also always been a home for freaks, misfits and mermaids.
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<strong>The Cyclone:</strong> This wooden roller coaster welcomed its first guests in 1927.
The Cyclone: This wooden roller coaster welcomed its first guests in 1927.
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<strong>Wonder Wheel:</strong> This Ferris Wheel was made for selfies before selfies even existed.
Wonder Wheel: This Ferris Wheel was made for selfies before selfies even existed.
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<strong>Nathan's Famous:</strong> The name is accurate--this hot dog joint on Surf Avenue really is legendary.
Nathan's Famous: The name is accurate--this hot dog joint on Surf Avenue really is legendary.
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<strong>Brooklyn Cyclones:</strong> Forget the Mets and the Yankees--Brooklyn's minor league team is more likely to have same-day tickets.
Brooklyn Cyclones: Forget the Mets and the Yankees--Brooklyn's minor league team is more likely to have same-day tickets.
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<strong>Coney Island Brewing:</strong> Many of this Brooklyn beer company's brews are inspired by soda pop and fair food, like Cotton Candy Kolsch.
Coney Island Brewing: Many of this Brooklyn beer company's brews are inspired by soda pop and fair food, like Cotton Candy Kolsch.
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<strong>Coney Art Walls:</strong> Continuing Coney's tradition of bright, colorful street and graphic art, the Coney Art Walls have welcomed famous and anonymous artists alike.
Coney Art Walls: Continuing Coney's tradition of bright, colorful street and graphic art, the Coney Art Walls have welcomed famous and anonymous artists alike.
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<strong>Mermaid Parade: </strong>Every June, this parade encourages attendees to dress like mermaids (or pinup girls, or sea monsters or whatever you want).
Mermaid Parade: Every June, this parade encourages attendees to dress like mermaids (or pinup girls, or sea monsters or whatever you want).
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