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If youre looking to add some excitement to your upcoming Action Luxury Car Rental Big Apple vacation, look no further than the home of Americas original theme park Coney Island! Built atop the famous southern Brooklyn peninsula, Coney Island boasts a wide variety of events and attractions geared towards luxury car rental travelers of all ages. Home to numerous attractions, including the Astroland theme park and the New York Aquarium, Coney Island currently attracts tons of national and international attention, providing travelers with exhilarating rides and impressive entertainment. Once the site of three major American theme parks, Luna Park, Dreamland and Steeplechase Park; Coney Island continues to top the charts as one of New York Citys most popular family vacation destinations. Located just a short drive from most downtown Manhattan locations, Coney Island offers luxury car rental travelers with a chance to experience something new and unusual, so dont miss your chance to check it out soon! Located just east of Sea Gate and west of Brighton Beach, the Coney Island peninsula is easily accessible by four major subways, as well as the Belt Parkway.

Famous Rides at Coney Island

Over the years Coney Island has housed some of the worlds most intense thrill rides and adventures, providing luxury car rental travelers with hours of endless entertainment and fun. Record setting rides that have graced the Coney Island coast include:

The Wonder Wheel in 1920. This amazing Ferris Wheel features both stationary and moveable cars, adding an extra touch of terror to what was once amongst the worlds largest theme park attractions. Over 80 years old now, the Wonder Wheel is still in operation as a part of the Denos Wonder Wheel Amusement Park.
The Cyclone Roller Coaster, which was built in 1927, was one of the worlds first authentic roller coasters, and is now considered an NYC Historical Landmark. Designed by Vernon Keenan under the direction of Jack and Irving Rosenthals, the Cycle Rollercoaster opened as one of the worlds most popular rides in 1927, fueling tons of crazy rumors and legends. One of the most popular tales associated with the Cyclone involves a coal miner who was purportedly cured of his affliction with aphonia (a fear of speech) after riding the coaster. If you would like to ride the Cyclone during your upcoming luxury car rental vacation you can! The Cyclone is currently leased to the Astroland amusement park and was recently refurbished in 1975.

Other Popular Venues on Coney Island

If youre not a big fan of thrill rides dont worry Coney Island has plenty of other exciting attractions geared towards luxury car rental travelers of all ages. Popular venues in the area include the KeySpan Park, which opened in 2001 on the former site of Steeplechase Park, and the New York Aquarium, which was erected in 1957. Coney Island is also home to Coney Island, USA a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the communitys entertainment and attraction options. This exciting organization is responsible for producing the nations last remaining 10-in-1 sideshow, as well as maintaining the official Coney Island Museum. Coney Island, USA is also responsible for numerous community events including the annual Coney Island Film Festival, as well as the yearly Mermaid Parade. Other attractions along Brooklyns Coney Island peninsula include an array of excellent sun-drenched beaches, as well as the Riegelmann Boardwalk, which is reputed to be the worlds longest waterside promenade. Neighborhoods in and around Coney Island include the private Sea Gate community, Coney Island proper, Brighton Beach, Oriental Beach and Manhattan Beach.

If you would like to learn more about current attractions and upcoming events in and around Coney Island please feel free to visit the official Coney Island, USA website at www.coneyislandusa.com, or call 718-372-5101 for more details.