16 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Coney Island and Luna Park

Nothing compares to a summer day spent in Coney Island, enjoying the sea breezes, the sound of the beach, the ballet of waves, and the classic, legendary boardwalk. Start by walking along the 2.5-mile (4 km) boardwalk absorbing the nice atmosphere: the surf, the rides, the arcades, the legendary hot dogs at the original Nathan’s, the growing New York Aquarium, and the super fun Luna Park. A great family day is guaranteed!

the vibe at Brighton beach’s legendary boardwalk and luna park: coney island means a lot of fun. Photo: @lucascompan

 

Luna Park gathers classic rides like the 1918 Wonder Wheel and the 1927 Cyclone roller coaster – along with plenty of state of the art scream new machines and gentle thrills for little ones including a carousel. Watch this exciting video below.

 
 

Luna Park is synonymous with summer. Summer means fun. Hence, Luna Park equals fun. A lot of fun. It's an oasis where adults become kids, and kids go crazy. Luna Park is located in Coney Island, which is a great spot in Brooklyn and it's just a subway ride away. Coney Island is well known as Times Square – but is way more fun. Watch this video and take a fun tour.

 
 

100 years of Coney Island: then and now

 
 
 

How to get here

By subway you get to Coney Island taking the F, D or N train to Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue, the B train to Brighton Beach or the Q train to either Brighton Beach or Coney Island/Stillwell Ave stops – and any of the two stops in between (Ocean Parkway or New York Aquarium/West 8 Street). Always check out the MTA New York City's subway schedule or download their app to your mobile device. The Cyclone, the almost centenary roller coaster, the Wonder Wheel and the Parachute Jump are official New York City landmarks. Both the Cyclone and Wonder  Wheel date from the 1920s and are still in operation.

 
 

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45 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : NYPL - New York Public Library
45 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : NYPL - New York Public Library
44 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Lego Store Rockefeller Center
44 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Lego Store Rockefeller Center
43 – New York for Piccolas : American Girl Place
43 – New York for Piccolas : American Girl Place
42 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Astoria Park
42 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Astoria Park
41 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Spyscape
41 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Spyscape
40 – New York for PIccolas and PIccolos : Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park
40 – New York for PIccolas and PIccolos : Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park
39 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Smorbasburg Williamsburg
39 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Smorbasburg Williamsburg
38 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Hudson River Park
38 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Hudson River Park
37 – New York for Piccolos and Piccolas : Washington Square Park
37 – New York for Piccolos and Piccolas : Washington Square Park
36 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
36 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
35 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Governor's Island
35 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Governor's Island
34 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Gulliver's Gate
34 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Gulliver's Gate
33 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Queens County Farm Museum
33 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Queens County Farm Museum
32 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Rose Center for Earth and Space
32 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Rose Center for Earth and Space
31 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Molly's Cupcakes
31 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Molly's Cupcakes
30 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Max Brenner Chocolate Bar and Restaurant
30 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Max Brenner Chocolate Bar and Restaurant
29 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Dylan's Candy Bar
29 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Dylan's Candy Bar
28 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Jane's Carousel
28 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Jane's Carousel
27 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Chinatown
27 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Chinatown
26 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Chelsea Piers
26 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Chelsea Piers
25 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Gantry Plaza State Park
25 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Gantry Plaza State Park
24 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Hunter's Point South Park
24 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Hunter's Point South Park
23 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Roosevelt Island Tramway
23 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Roosevelt Island Tramway
22 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Children's Museum of Manhattan
22 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Children's Museum of Manhattan
21 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Brooklyn's Children Museum
21 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Brooklyn's Children Museum
20 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Central Park
20 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Central Park
19 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : NYC Transit Museum
19 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : NYC Transit Museum
18 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : NY Aquarium
18 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : NY Aquarium
17 – New York with Piccolas and Piccolos : Coney Island
17 – New York with Piccolas and Piccolos : Coney Island
16 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Coney Island and Luna Park
16 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Coney Island and Luna Park

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