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Coney Island

Brooklyn, New York Seaside Amusement Mecca

From Arthur Levine, About.com

The world-famous Coney Island has had its ups and downs, but its gritty charm endures as this gallery of images shows.
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  1. The Eye of the StormScreeching into the Coney Island station on the New York City subway, the Cyclone comes into view.
  2. Neon FlashbackThe Cyclone's riders line up along Surf Avenue under its glorious neon sign.
  3. Get Yer TicketsAfter paying the cashier in the old booth for a ticket, Cyclone passengers snake under the track.
  4. Euphoric AirtimeThe Cyclone features 12 drops and loads of euphoric airtime.
  5. The Definitive CoasterThe Cyclone includes 18 track crossovers.
  6. Joy and TerrorThe ride varies according to the seat position and other factors such as the time of day.
  7. To and FroTurns send the passengers on one side of the train slamming into their seatmates.
  8. Out-of-this-World ParkThe Cyclone roller coaster is part of Coney Island's Astroland amusement park.
  9. A Shore ThingAstroland, like all of Coney Island's amusements, is located along the shore.
  10. A Tight FitWith its modest footprint, Astroland packs a lot of rides into a relatively tiny space.
  11. This Ride is on SailAstroland offers a combination of thrill rides, family rides, and kiddie rides.
  12. Going for a SpinThe Teacups are always a popular ride.
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