New York's seaside, about an hour by subway from Midtown: the boardwalk, the Wonder Wheel and the 1927 wooden Cyclone, a city and national landmark with an 85-foot first drop and 60 mph turns. Nathan's original stand is a block inland.
- Address
- Riegelmann Boardwalk at W 10th St (Cyclone: 834 Surf Ave), Brooklyn, NY 11224
- Hours
- Beach and boardwalk Mon-Sun 06:00-01:00 (Google via Wanderlog, 2026-09); Luna Park and the Cyclone seasonal, see lunaparknyc.com calendar
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 3 h
- Price
- Boardwalk and beach free; Cyclone ride Price not verified (lunaparknyc.com)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The Cyclone opened on 26 June 1927 and still runs on its original wooden track, 2,640 feet long.
- Walk east along the boardwalk to Brighton Beach for Russian and Ukrainian food.
- The rides are seasonal; off season the empty boardwalk is the local's walk.