Coney Island

05/13/02

Freaking Excellent

by DrewPisarra_Citysearch at Citysearch

While the previous mayor did his best to sanitize Times Square, he pretty much disregarded this seedier, saucier part of our great metropolis. Yes, the beach is littered. Sure, the rides can be rickety. But frankly, I like it that way. This place is pure atmosphere from the moment I emerge from the F train to the second I get to the Freakshow--and everything in between. This is the best place to go when Bindlestiff isn't in town? As far as the amusement park, the guys working the games still have that hypnotizing patter. The roller coaster rides are good. Carnie culture isn't dead. It's alive and kicking in Coney Island.

• Pros: Bright Colors, Easy Public Transit
• Cons: Melanoma