Coney Island Journals

over the hill theme park mecca

A travel journal to Coney Island by Breathmints

Quote: Coeny island is a palce thats so over the hill its hard to imagine. Back in the 20s it was a theme park mecca, bustling beaxches and newly invented roller coasters. due to housing projects and a stupid congressman, coney island is no more. for whats left,open this journal.

over the hill theme park mecca

Overview

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Coney Island has three things to do: Walk on the board walk, and enjoy the arcades, games, and eateries which are indigenous to the theme park atmosphere - like corn dogs, ice cream, or Nathan's Coney Island Original World Famous hot dogs. The next thing is to go to the beach. The beach is mediocre, as are most beaches in the Northeast- but maybe worth a visit. Third, but definitely not least, is the amusement park. This park used to be the center, mecca, and stronghold of theme parks and amusement. Becuse of a grumpy congressman the old park area has been turned into housing, creating a negative atmosphere. Coney Island used to be great, bustling, social hang out spot with a flare, ...Read More