No matter how old we are, we are still in the showerWe remain children, and this is especially evident when absolutely grown-up people come to full delight in such amusement parks as Coney Island Luna Park in New York. "Rabbit" island annually receives millions of Americans and tourists from around the world.
It is a former island, and now a peninsula,is located in the most southern part of Brooklyn and is popularly called rabbit. Its width is about 800 m, and the length is 6.4 km. Located on the oceanfront, the area has gained worldwide fame thanks to numerous beaches and amusement parks. However, not always everything was so cloudless. The peak of its popularity Coney Island survived in the 20s of the last century, and then for a long time was in oblivion.
The name "Land without a shadow" was then still given to the islandLocal tribes of Indians, who noted that it is always illuminated by the sun, and people do not cast shadows. According to beliefs, a man born in these places will live a long and happy life.
A popular holiday destination for New Yorkersthe peninsula began in the 1830s, and the first carousel was installed in 1876. Until the Second World War, it was the largest entertainment zone in the US.
In the best of times, the whole of Brooklyn (New York), and notonly, happily spent time in three amusement parks: "Luna", "Steeplechase" and "Dreamland", not counting other interesting places. Now only one of them functions.
"Steeplechase" worked for 67 years (from 1987 to 1964.). He pleased his visitors with races on mechanical horses or offered to hold onto a rotating person. In 1941, an attraction of 80 meters in height was erected in the park, it was called a "parachute jump". To this day it is a landmark for the entire Coney Island and is visible from afar, and the local call it "The Eiffel Tower in Brooklyn" (pictured below, during the night illumination).
Originally, the tower was used as asimulator for paratroopers, and later decided to make entertainment, not for the faint of heart. In uneasy for such a place of entertainment, as Coney Island (New York), the times the park was closed, the dismantling of the building weighing 150 tons was estimated in a tidy sum and decided to leave. Today Parachute Jump does not function, but performs only a decorative function.
The Kingdom of Dreams (Dreamland) still existedless, from 1903 to 1911, the cause was a strong fire. His design was amazing and interesting, the channels of Venice, towers were reproduced, but still the greatest fame was brought by the show of freaks.
But the most magical and fantastic place on theAnd there is and remains the Luna Park. It was inaugurated in 1903, the towering minarets and unusual architecture for those times caused admiration and admiration. Thousands of multicolored light bulbs lit up here at dusk and this was at a time when electricity was new. The park was closed in 1944.
The most recent is the "Astroland" (1962-2008) - this is the main entertainment place that Brooklyn (New York) had in the second half of the 20th century.
Now on the site of the former "Astroland" updated and"Dreamland" and Luna Park are open. About the distant past of this place reminds only two attractions - the Cyclone and the Wheel of Miracles. Once the biggest slides in America now no longer surprise anyone with their scale, but they are impressed by the special mood and spirit of antiquity. Young people call them "walking train" for the adult generation. However, their uniqueness is not rapid and steep bends, but in the design itself, the guides and booths are made of natural wood (photo below).
The forty-six-meter wheel continues to work with1920 and is a true symbol of Coney Island (USA, New York). In 2011, for the first time in 80 years, new attractions were opened to attract interest and tourists. The renewed zone is called Scream Zone. In fact, it is independent, although it is included in the new Luna Park. Now a fan of thrill and extreme can gladly feel their nerves on the most modern attractions. There is everything: from the sweet swings and carousels for the smallest, family entertainment, games to the chilling mind of the installations. And, of course, numerous restaurants and cafes, including the one in which the annual world championship on eating hot dogs is held every year.
In the distant past, an amusement parkConey Island was considered almost the most budgetary vacation spot for citizens. Much has changed since then. Tickets for entertainment will be cheaper on weekdays than on weekends. You can try all the rides in two ways: buy individual coupons for $ 1 each, or purchase a special bracelet that allows you to skate without restrictions for 4 hours. Its price is $ 26 on weekdays, 30 on weekends. The cost of an individual attraction ranges from 1 to 7 coupons.
Аттракционы – это не единственная a landmark that can offer visitors to Coney Island. So, walking along the quay, you can slowly reach the aquarium of New York, which was moved here from Battery Park. From the Atlantic Ocean it is separated by a sandy beach and a wooden promenade along the coastline. The aquarium includes several pavilions and a swimming pool in which circus performances with dolphins are held.
Visitors to Coney Island (USA, New York)speak about it exclusively positively. Someone calls it a place of former glory of American attractions, others mark a great historical significance, reminiscent of the landmarks of the development of the city.
Local residents and tourists recommend devotingthis place is not one hour, but at least half a day, and plunge into this amazing atmosphere, especially since, according to them, everyone will find something to do for themselves: measured and solitary walks along the wooden pavement, sandy beach, traditional roller coaster, tasty food.
When you arrive in New York, be sure to checkConey Island. The amusement park is not the only tourist place on it. Many inhabitants of the city consider the peninsula a landmark, it still feels the breath of antiquity and the past, it seems to be enveloped in a romantic halo. It is called a bit dated, but this is also the special charm of Coney Island.
