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Coney Island

Coney Island is a peninsula and beach on the Atlantic Ocean in southern Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. The site was formerly an outer barrier island, but became partially connected to the mainland by land fill. Coney Island is well known as the site of amusement parks and a seaside resort. The attractions reached their peak during the first half of the 20th century, declining in popularity after World War II and years of neglect.

Located at 40.5744, -73.9786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Coney Island, Amusement parks in New York, Barrier islands of New York, Neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Geography of Long Island, Islands of New York City, Former islands of the United States, Seaside resorts in the United States, Trolley parks

Luna Park, Coney Island

Luna Park was an amusement park at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City from 1903 to 1944. A second Luna Park was opened on the former site of the nearby Astroland amusement park. The second iteration of Luna Park opened on May 29, 2010.

Located at 40.574, -73.9785 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Coney Island, New York City cultural history, 1903 establishments in the United States, Amusement parks in New York

Ocean Parkway (BMT Brighton Line)

Ocean Parkway is an express station on the New York City Subway's BMT Brighton Line. Located at Brighton Beach Avenue and Ocean Parkway in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, it is served by the Q train at all times.

Located at 40.5763, -73.9686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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BMT Brighton Line stations, Railway and subway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in New York City, New York City Subway stations in Brooklyn, Railway stations opened in 1917

Coney Island Cyclone

The Coney Island Cyclone (better known as simply the Cyclone) is a historic wooden roller coaster in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, New York City. On June 18, 1975, Dewey and Jerome Albert, owners of Astroland Park, contracted to operate it under an agreement with New York City. It was completely rehabilitated and opened to enthusiastic crowds on July 1, 1975. Since that time, Astroland Park and the Albert family has invested millions of dollars in the upkeep of the Cyclone.

Located at 40.575, -73.9789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Coney Island, Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in New York City, Landmarks in Brooklyn, Roller coasters in New York, Roller coasters introduced in 1927

New York Aquarium

The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States, having opened in Castle Garden in Battery Park, Manhattan in 1896. Since 1957, it has been located on the boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The aquarium is managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) as part of its integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium, most notably the Bronx Zoo. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Located at 40.5743, -73.9751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Brooklyn, Coney Island, Aquaria in New York, Visitor attractions in Brooklyn

West Eighth Street – New York Aquarium (New York City Subway)

West Eighth Street – New York Aquarium is a station on the BMT Brighton Line and the IND Culver Line of the New York City Subway. The station is located over the private right-of-way of the defunct New York and Coney Island Railroad, north of Surf Avenue and running easterly from West 8th Street on the Coney Island peninsula in Brooklyn. It is served by the F and Q trains at all times.

Located at 40.5762, -73.9758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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BMT Brighton Line stations, IND Culver Line stations, BMT Culver Line stations, New York City Subway stations in Brooklyn, Railway stations opened in 1919, New York City Subway transfer stations

Abraham Lincoln High School (Brooklyn)

Abraham Lincoln High School is a public high school located at 2800 Ocean Parkway, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, and is part of Region 7 in the New York City Department of Education. The principal is Ari Hoogenboom, and the school has 2581 students in grades nine through twelve. Built in 1929, Lincoln has graduated several Nobel Prize laureates and famous doctors, scientists, engineers, politicians, and other notable alumni. Abraham Lincoln High School, Bayside High School, Samuel J.

Located at 40.5825, -73.9681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Abraham Lincoln High School (Brooklyn, New York) alumni, Public high schools in New York City, Educational institutions established in 1929, Schools in Brooklyn

Neptune Avenue (IND Culver Line)

Neptune Avenue is a station on the IND Culver Line of the New York City Subway, located in Coney Island, Brooklyn at the intersection of Neptune Avenue and West Sixth Street. It is served by the F train at all times. This elevated station, opened on May 1, 1920 and renovated during the reconstruction of Coney Island – Stillwell Avenue between 2001 and 2004, has one island platform and two tracks.

Located at 40.5804, -73.9746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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IND Culver Line stations, BMT Culver Line stations, New York City Subway stations in Brooklyn, Railway stations opened in 1920

Wonder Wheel

Wonder Wheel is a 45.7-metre tall eccentric Ferris wheel located at Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, Coney Island, in southernmost Brooklyn, New York City, USA. Eccentric wheels differ from conventional Ferris wheels in that some of the passenger cars are not fixed directly to the rim of the wheel, but instead slide on rails between the hub and the rim as the wheel rotates.

Located at 40.574, -73.9789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Ferris wheels, Landmarks in Brooklyn, Coney Island

Amalgamated Warbasse Houses

Amalgamated Warbasse Houses is a limited equity housing cooperative in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City.

Located at 40.5803, -73.9679 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Residential buildings in Brooklyn, Condominiums and housing cooperatives in Brooklyn, Coney Island

Elephantine Colossus

The Elephantine Colossus, otherwise known as the Colossal Elephant or the Elephant Colossus, or by its function as the Elephant Hotel, was a tourist attraction located on Coney Island that was built in the shape of an elephant. An example of novelty architecture, the seven-story tall structure designed by James V. Lafferty stood above Surf Avenue and West 12th Street from 1885 until 1896, when it burnt down in a fire.

Located at 40.5767, -73.9783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Coney Island, Buildings and structures in Brooklyn, Hotels in New York City, Novelty buildings in the United States, Former buildings and structures in New York City, Burned buildings and structures in the United States, Hotel buildings completed in 1885

Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies

Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is a public high school in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. It is a part of the New York City Department of Education.

Located at 40.5822, -73.9722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Coney Island, Geography education, High schools in New York City